The Extra
The Extra is WXPR’s daily news podcast. Get the news you need to stay informed about your local community.
Latest Episodes
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Major construction project at Copper Peak making good progress, rescuers save two people who plunged over Rainbow Falls in the UP, restructuring of the Eagle River Fire Department under consideration
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The USDA has formally filed a proposal to end the Roadless Rule, state trooper accused of hit and run that injured a man near Merrill, artist creating a veteran's memorial mural in Antigo
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Options considered to deal with tight funds for wolf related claims, Crandon receives $1-million grant for infrastructure, hunters and processors needed to participate in the Deer Donation Program
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Natural Resources Board approves a 77 acre addition to the Willow Flowage, court fight over access to Lake Michigan shoreline, Rhinelander warns of scam bills seeking wire transfers for payment
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Moratorium will allow rules for data centers to be created for Oneida County, Northwoods Land Trust releases film to celebrate 25 years, man dead after being pulled from a burning home in Wausau
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Firefighters from Wisconsin have helped with efforts in Minnesota, dry conditions allowed a spark to cause a field fire in Eagle River, hit and run in Lincoln County puts a man in the hospital
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Natural Resources Board approves 1,200 acre conservation easement in Vilas County, DNR statistics show need for helmets and seatbelts on ATVs and UTVs, family meals have meaningful benefits for kids
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Drought conditions in the Northwoods impacting lake levels, oak trees in Wisconsin being hurt by disease and dry weather, key federal permit approved for Line-5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac
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Construction starts on a 48-unit senior housing community in Rhinelander, fire response ranger station in Crandon to be replaced, Gartzke Flowage bridge replacement project in Langlade County
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Crowley and Tiffany advance in Governor race for Governor, 7th District Congressional race to feature Clark and Alfonso, Minocqua area home destroyed by fire