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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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. -
The pipeline had been offline since August 25th when a semi-truck rolled into a section in Iron County causing a massive natural gas leak. -
The closure was between Mercer and Manitowish Waters. -
Heal Creek in Rhinelander offers mountain bike riders nearly 15 miles of single-track trail.The newer trail system near Northwood Golf Course features routes for different skill levels. -
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events that shook the United States on September 11, 2001. -
Today and this weekend, people across the Northwoods are remembering those who died with different ceremonies. -
It’s not uncommon for children to get a cold two to three times a year, according to the American Lung Association. -
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a horse in Portage County tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE).
