WFHR and WIRI News

Wisconsin Rapids Alderperson and Wood County Board of Supervisors member Jeff Penzkover and Director of Human Services in Wood County Brandon Vruwink discuss how the county and the city are collaborating on the issues surrounding homelessness in our community. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Brandon Vruwink, Jeff Penzkover

Board of Supervisors Chair Lance Pliml discusses District 9 spring primary, sales tax revenues, Edgewater Haven updates, rezoning in Saratoga, and housing issues in the county. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml

Supt. Rasmussen talks about Wisconsin Rapids Public School District’s first e-learning day because of the cold weather, registration for next school year, and the district going to referendum. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen

Mayor Zacher talks about decisions made at the Common Council Meeting on January 20th regarding WW&LC's solar power project and ATV/UTVs being approved on shared roads. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zacher

Sen. Testin discusses legislation to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products and a bill to ban Wisconsin telecom providers from using foreign-adversary-linked equipment. We also discuss ICE activity in surrounding states. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

Rep. Krug discusses school districts going to referendums, WisEye shutting down over lack of funding, the difference between federal law enforcement and local law enforcement, increases to grant levels for Veteran Service Offices, and datacenter legislation. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Scott Krug

Director of Advancement/Alumni Relations, Matt Zakowski discusses Catholic Schools Week January 25-31. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Matt Zakowski

Updates on the increase to death certificate and cremation fees, how opioid settlement funds are disbursed in the county, future plans for Edgewater Haven Nursing Facility, explanation of how county board committees function, and a winter recreation update. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Lance Pliml