Perspective

Wisconsin Rapids Alderperson and Wood County Board of Supervisors member Jeff Penzkover and Director of Human Services in Wood County Brandon Vruwink discuss how the county and the city are collaborating on the issues surrounding homelessness in our community.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Brandon Vruwink, Jeff Penzkover

Tue Feb 3, 2026

23:25

Board of Supervisors Chair Lance Pliml discusses District 9 spring primary, sales tax revenues, Edgewater Haven updates, rezoning in Saratoga, and housing issues in the county.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml

Mon Feb 2, 2026

21:41

Supt. Rasmussen talks about the district’s first e-learning day because of the cold weather, registration for next school year, and the district going to referendum.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen

Tue Jan 27, 2026

21:05

Mayor Zacher talks about decisions made at the Common Council Meeting on January 20th regarding WW&LC’s solar power project and ATV/UTVs being approved on shared roads.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zacher

Mon Jan 26, 2026

21:14

Sen. Testin discusses legislation to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products and a bill to ban Wisconsin telecom providers from using foreign-adversary-linked equipment. We also discuss ICE activity in surrounding states.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

Tue Jan 20, 2026

23:06

Rep. Krug discusses school districts going to referendums, WisEye shutting down over lack of funding, the difference between federal law enforcement and local law enforcement, increases to grant levels for Veteran Service Offices, and datacenter legislation.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Scott Krug

Mon Jan 19, 2026

21:36

Director of Advancement/Alumni Relations discusses Catholic Schools Week January 25-31.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zakowski

Tue Jan 13, 2026

20:21

Updates on the increase to death certificate and cremation fees for the Coroners Office, how opioid settlement funds are disbursed in the county, future plans for Edgewater Haven Nursing Facility, explanation of how county board committees function, and a winter recreation update.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml

Mon Jan 12, 2026

21:53