Central Wisconsin
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WFHR Radio celebrates 85 years of local broadcasting and community service to Wisconsin Rapids
It started with local results from the 1940 presidential election and continues to this day with community information and conversation.
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13 famous people who are buried in Wisconsin
From famous architects to movie stars and rock ‘n’ roll legends, there are plenty of famous graves to pay your respects at in Wisconsin.
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Rural health care faces ‘death spiral’ from GOP Medicaid cuts
A doctor from Tomah talks to Pete Buttigieg’s online audiences about cuts in services and longer travel times for life-or-death care.
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WI Farm Bureau: Immigration reform could address labor shortage
Wisconsin’s largest farm organization wants what it calls “meaningful” immigration reform rather than aggressive federal detention and deportation efforts.
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Wisconsin DHS confirms nine measles cases, urges families to get vaccinated
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to get vaccinated amid the confirmation of the first measles cases in the state this year and as families begin back-to-school preparation with vaccine rates still down.
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WI mental health experts urge more back-to-school support
With a rise in youth mental health issues across Wisconsin, experts are urging parents to make their kids’ mental health a top priority for the back-to-school season.
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Rural Wisconsinites are facing a dangerous choice: housing or health
Increasing housing costs are forcing some rural residents to delay medical care, threatening both individual health outcomes and the long-term well-being of entire communities.
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New study ties weak state gun laws to child deaths in Wisconsin
States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.
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Madison On Tap: The perfect beverage trail to try out this summer
With more than 30 stops and prizes along the way, Madison On Tap is an ideal beverage trail of breweries, distilleries, and wineries to try out.
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Fantastic Fourth of July fireworks shows across Wisconsin
To help kick off the Fourth of July festivities across Wisconsin, we’ve compiled a list of 13 of the best fireworks shows to check out this year.
