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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Wisconsin Native Vote is a non-partisan organization that works to combat historic voter disenfranchisement and contemporary barriers. -
Gorall has 26 years of local government experience—with a career spanning municipal administration, finance, human resources, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and community development. -
Cancer treatments have come a long way in the last three decades with survival rates much higher that they used to be.Precision medicine is one of the reasons for that. -
There may still be a couple week’s yet in the growing season for Northwoods farmers. Local farmers have seen increased interest this summer because of national food safety concerns. -
Ahead of a logging operation, foresters in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest will go through the trees stand and mark trees. DNR NHAL Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what each of those colors mean in this episode of All Things Outdoors. -
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This year's Suicide Prevention Month theme, "Start a Conversation. Be the Difference," reflects a simple truth: reaching out matters. A text message, a phone call, or a quick check-in can help someone feel less alone and open the door to support. -
The Northwoods is one of the best places in the country to experience fall colors.Local and state tourism organizations have been working to take advantage and increase visitation during this time of year. -
Fall hunting seasons are starting back up, what people need to know before hitting the woods. -
Going into business for yourself is no easy task.The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation puts a large focus on supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses get started and stay successful.
