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 in Oneida County will be selecting a new Oneida County Circuit Court Judge for Branch II.
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Voters in Oneida County will be selecting a new Oneida County Circuit Court Judge for Branch Two.Judge Michael Bloom is not seeking re-election.
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The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office says a Manitowish Waters restaurant is a total loss after an early morning fire.
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Wisconsin voters will decide if the state constitution should be amended to keep non-government funding and groups out of elections.
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The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office is recommending theft and misconduct in office charges for the Town of Ackley treasurer.
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Voters in Forest County will be deciding if the county should continue to run as is or if it should cut back on services.
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The Oneida County Board is urging the Wisconsin Legislature to “engage in meaningful discussion” when it works to adopt enhanced wake regulations.The legislature ended this session without passing any legislation regarding boats that make powerful waves, though a bill had been introduced on the topic.
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Wisconsin lawmakers in northern Wisconsin are reacting to the carbon monoxide incident at the Crandon School District last week.
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The School District of Prentice is asking voters to increase taxes to cover operational expenses for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Construction on Highway 51 south of Minocqua is set to start next month.