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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As of Friday afternoon, the forecast calls for significant totals of snow. Many parts of the area are expected to see at least a foot of snow. Certain parts of Wisconsin could get more than two feet by Monday. -
A former sawmill site in Vilas County is an opportunity for economic growth in Land O’Lakes.The owners of the old Nagel Mill are looking to re-develop the site. -
The two-year initiative will bring together industry leaders and other experts in the field to identify challenges and opportunities for the long-term success and health of Wisconsin’s forest and wood products sector. -
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A winter storm warning is in effect from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 through 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 for Iron, Price, Vilas, Oneida, Forest, and Gogebic Counties. -
The data show Wisconsin's childhood vaccination rates continued to decrease last year. -
The National Conservation Legacy Center being built by the National Museum of Forest Service History will highlight the conservation history of America’s natural resources.When the center opens in July, visitors will find bits of the Northwoods within thanks, in part, to a local retired forester. -
Oneida County says they may re-open their trails when/if weather and trail conditions improve. -
The Wisconsin DNR released a summary of 2025 CWD sampling efforts Wednesday. -
Loss of mills, climate change, invasive species, and land use conversion all put the health of forests at risk.
