Ken Krall
Polka HostKen Krall hosts the WXPR Saturday morning polka show. He loves many styles of music, especially those that DON'T include a guitar.
Ken served as WXPR Operations Manager and Morning Edition host from 1987-1995 and News Director from 2000 until his retirement in August 2020.
A 1976 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, he has served in a variety of roles in radio including sports play-by-play, sales, Program Director along with an extensive background in news. Ken has also worked as an assignment editor in a TV newsroom and as a city reporter for a local newspaper.
In 2018, Ken was chosen to receive the Wisconsin Public Health Association's 2018 Excellence in Public Health Media Award for his work covering public health in northern Wisconsin.
A native of Antigo, he likes to birdwatch, fish and read and hopes to someday publish a book he's had in his computer for 15 years.
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Chemicals that are suspected of health problems have been found in Rhinelander's water, but the offending well has been shut down and the city water has… -
We're continuing our Curious North series today with a listener question about something you may or may not have heard of.An anonymous listener in the… -
Listeners have been sending WXPR questions to ask of area experts so we can report back to you. It's part of our Curious North project.Several questions… -
Kim Eierman interview:You've probably noticed more wasps or yellow jackets buzzing around. This time of the year they're getting themselves ready for the… -
Many natural areas and local recreation sites have been funded by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Dozens of environmental and hunting and fishing… -
Every year since 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) have awarded the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center it's highest rating for… -
Like many governments have done recently, Oneida county is moving toward changing how you get into the courthouse building. The Administration committee… -
Several Northwoods first responder groups have picked up grant money to help their agencies.The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is providing a total of… -
In a quiet ceremony August 14, the new Northwoods National Cemetery was dedicated in Harshaw west of Rhinelander.Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs Randy… -
The Rhinelander Common Council Monday heard an update on the planning process to modernize Hodag and Pioneer Parks.Justin Frahm is project consultant for…
