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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Many Americans appear to have changed their minds when it comes climate change.A survey released last week by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR found 70% of the U.S. sees climate change as crisis and a major problem. -
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers about some basic rules and how they can help keep lakes free of invasive species.
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People camping north of Lake Tomahawk will soon be able to access the town by bike.Lake Tomahawk is currently raising money to covert old railroad grade to a multi-use trail.
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Local news for Thursday, June 23, 2022.
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The high gas prices may have you looking for alternatives to driving your car everywhere.But the Northwoods isn’t always the easiest place to bike or walk around.
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In the last two years, there have been 31 new businesses to open, expand, or change ownership in Eagle River.
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Last week, the FDA and CDC approved Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children 6 months to 5 years old.
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In Tuesday's order, Evers said the disruption in supply “poses a serious risk to the economic well-being of Wisconsin, both at the individual consumer level and to our essential tourism industry.”
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Built back in 1908, the Oneida County Courthouse has a long and rich history.Visitors are often curious about that history, but with limited staff there’s not always someone around to share that history, until now.
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The Northwoods is under a heat advisory.It’s in effect from 3:00 p.m. Monday until 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, another one is likely to be issued for Tuesday afternoon.
