Perspective

Wood County Sheriff discusses vital community issues with October designated domestic abuse awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Explore the Sand Counties' ancient roots, from the Cambrian period's tropical seas to the Ice Age's cataclysmic floods that sculpted today’s landscapes.

Dive into the transformation of Wisconsin’s economic landscape as a local historian unravels the intricate shift from fur trading to timber and eventually the paper industry in the 1800s.

Discussion on the new school year's progress and district-wide character development initiative. Update on the ongoing Boundaries and Buildings Task Force, and a reminder of a few staff openings the district still needs to fill.

Lance Pliml discusses the new Safe Haven Baby Box, data center moratoriums, the Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference, the county budget, and the ribbon cutting ceremony at Powers Bluff.

Senator Patrick Testin dives into Wisconsin's $3 billion budget surplus debate, rising diesel prices for farmers, data center regulations, local control, and environmental concerns. He also emphasizes workforce development grants to tackle labor shortages and technological advancements.

Wisconsin Rapids Mayor discusses the Downtown Grand Affair and the ATV/UTV ordinance passing. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for compromise and unity in local governance, encouraging neighborly cooperation.

Matt Zakowski and host Melissa Kaye discuss the construction on the front entrance at the high school, directing everyone to enter at the rear of the building on Mead Street. They cover sports, bingo, the upcoming musical, and Homecoming.

Host Melissa Kaye chats with Port Edwards District Administrator and Ed Heuer Elementary School Principal James Bena about the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Discussion about the $2.5 billion surplus in the state and the importance of returning that to tax payers. This episode also covers data center issues as well as concerns surrounding Flock cameras.

Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker shares the September updates from his department. We cover everything from the fair to Flock cameras.

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Wisconsin Rapids Public School District back-to-school conversation with Ron Rasmussen, Bill Oswald, Taylor Mancl, and German Olivares.

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Wood County August update with Board Chair Lance Pliml. The discussion centers on long-term county employees, ongoing projects and more.

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Senator Patrick Testin discusses corn, campaigns, and compromise with host Melissa Kaye. Data center discussions continue across the state.

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Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher discusses data centers, moratoriums, and the new predictive mobility system to help first responders.

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Assumption Catholic School is gearing up for the start of the school year with everything from football to musicals.

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Port Edwards historic statue of John Edwards will be moved from its location near the old mill to a prominent location on school grounds.

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The Wisconsin Rapids data center fight is ongoing. Rep Scott Krug discusses the pushback from the community and what city officials can do.

Wood County Sheriff Dept. August Update with Sheriff Shawn Becker talking about National Night Out, unsung heroes, Behind the Bars and more.

Join lifetime residents Diane Blanchard and Pamela Hilke for a nostalgic trip through the Wisconsin Rapids of days gone by.

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WFHR lifetime listeners Diane Blanchard and Pamela Hilke share memories of the radio station and Wisconsin Rapids.

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Wisconsin Rapids School July update covers new initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year and important dates for athletes and new students.

The Wood County July update covers topics from budget planning to hyperscale data centers with Wood County Board Chair Lance Pliml.

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Local historian Jean Mansavage discusses Also Leopold's book A Sand County Almanac with Perspective host Melissa Kaye.

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