WRFW FM 88.7
Eau Claire, WI 54701
T: (715) 679-5131
E: molly.gardner@wpr.org
News In Your Area
-
Democrat Rebecca Cooke to again challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Months after losing a close election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Democrat Rebecca Cooke says she’ll once again challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden for the seat.
-
A producer revisits his Eau Claire hometown with new ’80s-themed concept album
The musician and “Radiolab” producer behind “Windstar Solutions” calls it a “sonic hall of mirrors” with musical inspiration and archival news footage from the 1980s.
-
Western Wisconsin voters have mixed feelings on Trump’s first months in office
The latest Marquette University Law School poll found 48 percent of surveyed voters in the state approve of the work President Donald Trump has done while 51 percent said they disapprove.
-
Student-led initiative seeks to reduce food insecurity at UW-Eau Claire
About 47 percent of its more than 8,700 enrolled students have some level of food insecurity, according to the university’s 2024 spring survey.Â
-
DOGE terminates leases for federal offices in Wisconsin
The Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk is terminating leases for at least 16 federal offices in Wisconsin, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Ashland.
-
Wisconsin farmers share uncertainty caused by Trump administration policies, funding freeze
Farmers from western Wisconsin shared their frustrations and fears over the Trump administration’s shakeup of federal programs at a town hall event Friday.
-
State regulators approve large dairy farm’s plans to expand in Pierce County
Ridge Breeze Dairy currently runs a 1,700-cow dairy farm in Pierce County. Under the plan, it would grow to about 6,500 cows next year.
-
Mauston voters approve referendum to keep school district open
The School District of Mauston asked voters to exceed the state-imposed revenue limit by $1.75 million annually for the next four years. The referendum passed on Tuesday with around 66 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results.
-
New hospital in western Wisconsin is on track for construction
A new hospital planned for a western Wisconsin city is moving forward after receiving approval from the city’s planning commission.
-
State officials say colleges can do more to improve student mental health
The Office of Children’s Mental Health released new recommendations this week for students, parents and colleges to improve mental health and sense of belonging on campus.
