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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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
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People across the Northwoods are remembering the 9/11 attacks, use of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline exceeds projections, Wisconsin voters to consider change to the state's equity efforts
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Scientists say climate change impacting ability of walleye to thrive, Michigan regulators reviewing Line 5 permits, Antigo has a physical memory of the 911 attacks as a remembrance is planned
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Wisconsin archery and crossbow deer season to open September 12, orchards opening up to pickers may have fewer apples to offer, Wausau scam artist sentenced for stealing more than $14-million
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Bike trail to connect St Germain and Eagle River takes step forward, traditional wave party bids farewell to Northwoods tourists, ticks still a concern as summer season draws to a close
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Enbridge to build a temporary bypass around a leak in the Line 5 pipeline in Iron County, state health workers say you can still get kids up to date on vaccines, lakes popular places as summer ends