Katie Thoresen
News Director/Vice PresidentKatie Thoresen joined WXPR as the News Director in August of 2020. While new to WXPR, she's not new to Rhinelander. Katie previously worked for WJFW and has spent the last five years working in TV. She covers the news that matters to people in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula and takes a special interest in environmental and health care related stories.
Katie is happy to be back in the Northwoods after living in Oregon for two years. She grew up in Illinois and has spent her entire life visiting the area. Katie is a graduate of Central Michigan University. Outside of work you can find her on the hiking trails or out on the water.
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The Iron County Sheriff’s Office says it responded the single-car rollover on County Highway D in the Town of Kimball just after 1:00 p.m. Thursday. -
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee passed an interim moratorium on data centers.It still needs to be approved by the full county board. -
Every summer, local water ski shows dazzle crowds with their acrobatic feats on the lakes.A local filmmaker documented one local team’s road to state champsionships while dealing the potential loss of their ski site. -
A new Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows how emergency services are trying to adapt to a decline in volunteers. -
A flyer over, multiples bands, and a new sensory friendly area is on tap for Rhinelander’s 4th of July Parade.Organizers are pulling out all the stops in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. -
Boulder Junction is celebrating the completion of its 18-hold disc golf course this Sunday. -
The Elcho Historical Society has been working for nearly seven years to raise funds and restore the old Grange Hall in town.It will be celebrating the grand opening this 4th of July. -
Holiday Travel for Independence Day is once again expected to break records, according to AAA’s latest projections. -
Land O’Lakes is hosting a week of activities in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. -
Many peoples 4th of July plans including camping and campfires. What you need to know to prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases.
