Lorin Cox is a producer for “Wisconsin Today” on Wisconsin Public Radio.
He can be reached at Lorin.Cox@WPR.org.
Lorin Cox
Latest Posts
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Wisconsin neighborhoods compete with bolder and brighter holiday decorations
Communities spanning from Superior to Kenosha host competitions to see which houses can produce the strongest holiday spirit with lights, inflatables and music to entertain passersby.
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How the outdoor recreation industry markets towards our identities
Author Rachel Gross joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to share the history of outdoor recreation marketing and some of its Wisconsin ties.
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Inside Wisconsin’s standup comedy scene and the culture of clubs, crowds and comics
Local comedians appreciate the intimacy of Wisconsin comedy clubs and the quality of audiences they provide.
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Investigating Wisconsin ‘Brady Lists’ of police officers deemed unreliable for court testimony
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WTMJ and Wisconsin Watch are working together to uncover more about the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s list of police officers it views as unreliable witnesses for testimony in court cases.
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2 Superior men lead US team to world championship in sport of broomball
Broomball is a combination of hockey and lacrosse, played with a stick and a ball on ice with no skates.
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UW-Oshkosh starts its first-ever women’s wrestling program as sport grows across Wisconsin
Over 150 high schools in Wisconsin now offer girl’s wrestling. Colleges in the state are stepping up to meet the demand.
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Wisconsin food pantries report increasing demand as families grapple with high costs
From the rural Northwoods to the more affluent Waukesha area, food banks across the state say more families are in need of support.
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Madison-based rock band releases new album inspired by Wisconsinites in World War I
The Kissers’ new album features songs based on diaries and other historical records from Wisconsin veterans.
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50 years of frights: Sheboygan volunteer-run haunted house is Wisconsin’s longest-running
The Sheboygan Jaycees operate the Dominion of Terror to raise money for other local nonprofit organizations with every scream.
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With plan to revive extinct passenger pigeon species, researchers are testing Wisconsin trees
Passenger pigeons have been extinct for over a century, but conservation groups want to bring them back for their role in forestry management. Their hordes were thought to create exceptionally green forests and fertile farmland.
