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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At its May 12th meeting, Rhinelander Common Council approved a proposal from Wendel-Five Bugles for design work for the new emergency services building. -
Some of the bigger injuries they see are often with motorcycle and automobile accidents, and more recently with ATV/UTVs. -
Lack of life jackets on board is one of the most common violations the DNR sees among boaters. -
The Discovery Center is funded by memberships, donations, and grants. Its biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up at the end of this month. -
As visitors and residents look to getting outside more over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do so safely. -
Several area fire departments and EMTs responded to a fake airplane crash at the Rhinelander Oneida County Airport Wednesday.The FAA requires airports to hold drills every three years. -
Savannah Merrill and Kyler Breese were last seen around midnight last Monday night. -
Another day of high fire risk is expected across northern Wisconsin and the western Upper Peninsula today.Red Flag Warnings are issued when there are hot temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. -
Tourism is one of the top industries in Oneida County providing more than 2,000 jobs, but that only tells part of the story on the impact it has on the economy.The Oneida County Tourism Council hosted a forum on tourism impacts. -
A Red Flag Warning is issued when a variety of weather factors come together to create especially dangerous wildland fire conditions
