The Extra
The Extra is WXPR’s daily news podcast. Get the news you need to stay informed about your local community.
Latest Episodes
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Wisconsin's DNR Secretary says agency is deeply concerned about Line 5 leak, Tomahawk woman enters a plea to a reduced charge in stabbing death, medication side effects can increase the risk of falls
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Town of Stella selected for a study to look at the effects of PFAS, tribal and environmental leaders speak on the Line-5 leak, Preparedness Month underway in Wisconsin to urge planning for emergencies
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Hunters encouraged to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease, Rhinelander Walk to End Alzheimer's expected to raise $200,000, Chippewa County now on the list of locations where measles seen
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Natural Resources Board to consider 1,800 acre conservation easement in Langlade County, talking about suicide prevention can save lives, teachers feeling stressed as a new school year begins
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Potential Roadless Rule repeal creates debate about fire risk, Enbridge equipment burns in a fire the company calls suspicious, ribbon cutting planned for $26 million improvement project at RHS
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Boulder Junction Winter Park raising funds to make some improvements, action urged to address more frequent algal blooms on Lake Superior, Tomahawk Fall Ride draws motorcyclists to the Northwoods
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Opponents challenge a $50-million grant for a proposed UP mine, hemp sellers brace for a federal ban on many of their products, absentee ballots sent out for those who requested them in Rhinelander
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City of Tomahawk regulates artificially enhanced wakes on Lake Mohawksin, Evers hopes budget surplus could be dealt with after elections, lighting another concern raised about data centers
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Enbridge Line 5 pipeline back in service after a massive leak in Iron County, plane that crashed while carrying Tom Tiffany recovered, Wisconsin health leaders say climate change a medical emergency
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Governor candidate Tom Tiffany has minor injuries after plane forced to make a water landing, efforts to create a bike patrol for Heal Creek, Congress considers funding to help repair public lands