Perspective

The Wisconsin Rapids data center fight is ongoing. Rep Scott Krug discusses the pushback from the community and what city officials can do.

Guest: Scott Krug

Wood County Sheriff Dept. August Update with Sheriff Shawn Becker talking about National Night Out, unsung heroes, Behind the Bars and more.

Guest: Shawn Becker

Join lifetime residents Diane Blanchard and Pamela Hilke for a nostalgic trip through the Wisconsin Rapids of days gone by.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Diane Blanchard, Pamela Hilke

WFHR lifetime listeners Diane Blanchard and Pamela Hilke share memories of the radio station and Wisconsin Rapids.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Diane Blanchard, Pamela Hilke

Wisconsin Rapids School July update covers new initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year and important dates for athletes and new students.

Guests: Chris Feidt, Kelly Zwyicki

The Wood County July update covers topics from budget planning to hyperscale data centers with Wood County Board Chair Lance Pliml.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml

Local historian Jean Mansavage discusses Also Leopold’s book A Sand County Almanac with Perspective host Melissa Kaye.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Jean Mansavage

Wisconsin Rapids July update with Mayor Zacher touches on Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest, road construction and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zacher

Assumption’s Matt Zakowski brings the July update discussing the Royal Golf Scramble and events leading up to next school year.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zakowski

Port Edwards School District July Update with District Administrator and Ed Heuer Elementary Principal James Bena.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, James Bena

Wood County Sheriff Chief Deputy Quentin Ellis brings the community a July update covering recent events, scam alerts, e-bike safety and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Quentin Ellis

Wisconsin Rapids July update with Mayor Zacher talks about the city’s 4th of July Freedom Fest, downtown farmers market, and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zacher

WRPS Food Service Director Melanie Hanneman talks about federally funded school meals for kids in the summer and other district initiatives.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Melanie Hanneman

Wood County June Update with Lance Pliml covers hosting the WI County Forest Association, Marshfield fairground investments, and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml

Senator Patrick Testin’s June update covers the stalled tax relief package, school vouchers, June dairy month, and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

The data center debate happening in Wisconsin Rapids is being pioneered by the South Wood County Neighbors for Responsible Development.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Audrey Day

Assumption Catholic Schools athletic triumphs and summer plans – A conversation with Matt Zakowski, Director of Advancement/Alumni relations.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zakowski

Port Edwards School District June update with James Bena. He discusses the Blackhawk Scramble and end of school year events.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, James Bena

Rep Scott Krug discusses the failed $1.8 billion budget surplus agreement, federally funded health centers, data centers, and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Scott Krug

Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker gives the June update with discussion on Crime Stoppers, canine training, road construction and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Shawn Becker

South Wood County Airport gets $2.7 million FFA grant. Airport Manager Jeremy Sickler discusses what that means for the community airport.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Jeremy Sickler

Wood County May update with Lance Pliml. Discussion includes reorganizing the board after the election, budget process, and county parks.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml, Mike Clemens

Superintendent Ron Rasmussen and River Cities Principal Steve Hepp discuss Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools May updates.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Steve Hepp, Ron Rasmussen

Data center developments stall in Wisconsin Rapids. Mayor Matt Zacher discusses the mill site and other issues in the city.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zacher

Discussions with Sen. Testin about the recently failed surplus bill in Madison, data centers, AG road updates, and more.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin