Perspective

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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Wisconsin Rapids July update with Mayor Zacher touches on Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest, road construction and more.

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Assumption’s Matt Zakowski brings the July update discussing the Royal Golf Scramble and events leading up to next school year.

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Port Edwards School District July Update with District Administrator and Ed Heuer Elementary Principal James Bena.

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Wood County Sheriff Chief Deputy Quentin Ellis brings the community a July update covering recent events, scam alerts, e-bike safety and more.

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Wisconsin Rapids July update with Mayor Zacher talks about the city’s 4th of July Freedom Fest, downtown farmers market, and more.

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WRPS Food Service Director Melanie Hanneman talks about federally funded school meals for kids in the summer and other district initiatives.

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Wood County June Update with Lance Pliml covers hosting the WI County Forest Association, Marshfield fairground investments, and more.

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Senator Patrick Testin’s June update covers the stalled tax relief package, school vouchers, June dairy month, and more.

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The data center debate happening in Wisconsin Rapids is being pioneered by the South Wood County Neighbors for Responsible Development.

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Assumption Catholic Schools athletic triumphs and summer plans – A conversation with Matt Zakowski, Director of Advancement/Alumni relations.

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Port Edwards School District June update with James Bena. He discusses the Blackhawk Scramble and end of school year events.

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Rep Scott Krug discusses the failed $1.8 billion budget surplus agreement, federally funded health centers, data centers, and more.

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Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker gives the June update with discussion on Crime Stoppers, canine training, road construction and more.

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South Wood County Airport gets $2.7 million FFA grant. Airport Manager Jeremy Sickler discusses what that means for the community airport.

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Wood County May update with Lance Pliml. Discussion includes reorganizing the board after the election, budget process, and county parks.

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Superintendent Ron Rasmussen and River Cities Principal Steve Hepp discuss Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools May updates.

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Data center developments stall in Wisconsin Rapids. Mayor Matt Zacher discusses the mill site and other issues in the city.

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