Perspective

The WRPS April update with Superintendent Ron Rasmussen and special guests from Mead Elementary Kim Akey and Amber Applebee.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen

Mon Apr 27, 2026

24:24

Sen. Patrick Testin talks about tax relief, changes in leadership ahead, and the special session kept open to get more work done.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

Tue Apr 21, 2026

20:18

Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher updates on city happenings. No roundabout at Griffith and 8th Street. The city has ended ‘No-Mow May’ and preparations for Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest are underway.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zacher

Mon Apr 20, 2026

21:22

Matt Zakowski shares about Run the Rapids 5K in Wisconsin Rapids, hosted by Assumption Catholic Schools, on April 25th.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zakowski

Tue Apr 14, 2026

18:38

Port Edwards School District updates from the District Administrator and Mrs. Frizzell shares about the Spanish class Costa Rica trip.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, James Bena, Rachel Frizzell

Mon Apr 13, 2026

24:51

Rep. Scott Krug discusses PFAS legislation, local vigilance in infrastructure programs, the state’s election integrity, and the necessity of citizen engagement outside of legislative sessions.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Scott Krug

Tue Apr 7, 2026

23:07

Wood County Sheriff’s Department April update on crypto bill, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), K9 Bingo, and COPS filming.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Shawn Becker

Mon Apr 6, 2026

23:26

Kelly Bluell and 3 elementary students talk about the Math 24 competition. Superintendent Ron Rasmussen gives district updates and referendum information and Pitsch Elementary Principal Teri Thomas shares information on 4K registration.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen, Teri Thomas

Tue Mar 31, 2026

24:17

Wood County Board Chair Lance Pliml joins Melissa Kaye to hear an update from the Board of Supervisors.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml

Tue Mar 31, 2026

23:15

Senator Patrick Testin outlines recent legislative achievements in Wisconsin, the state’s $2.5 billion surplus and upcoming elections.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

Tue Mar 24, 2026

23:49