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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Voters within the MHLT School District will see an operational referendum question on the November 3rd Ballot. -
The hour-long debate between Democratic Candidate David Crowley and Republican Candidate Tom Tiffany starts at 7:00 p.m. -
The annual Food for Kidz Event helps packing meals for children locally and across the world. -
The couple hundred people gathered at Pioneer Park were some of the thousands that joined No Kings demonstrations across the country Saturday. -
More than 470,000 people in Wisconsin working manufacturing jobs.Nicolet College works closely with local manufacturers to ensure potential employees are ready for the industry. -
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration released its Winter Seasonal Outlook for the U.S. this week. -
Northwoods community members quickly stepped upped this week to ensure people experiencing homelessness have a warm place to stay this winter. -
Sokaogon Chippewa Community partners with Nicolet College to create broadband apprenticeship programThe one-year program is a registered apprenticeship program. They receive on the job-training from their employer while taking courses at Nicolet College. -
Young forests are a critical part of the landscape. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Forester for the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Dan Killam about the benefits of young forests and the role they play. -
The Black River Fire is roughly 100 acres. Both are in remote areas.
