Perspective

Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker shares the September updates from his department. We cover everything from the fair to Flock cameras.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Shawn Becker

Wisconsin Rapids Public School District back-to-school conversation with Ron Rasmussen, Bill Oswald, Taylor Mancl, and German Olivares.

Guests: Bill Oswald, German Olivares, Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen, Taylor Mancl

Wood County August update with Board Chair Lance Pliml. The discussion centers on long-term county employees, ongoing projects and more.

Guests: Lance Pliml, Melissa Kaye

Senator Patrick Testin discusses corn, campaigns, and compromise with host Melissa Kaye. Data center discussions continue across the state.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Patrick Testin

Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher discusses data centers, moratoriums, and the new predictive mobility system to help first responders.

Guests: Matt Zacher, Melissa Kaye

Assumption Catholic School is gearing up for the start of the school year with everything from football to musicals.

Guests: Matt Zakowski, Melissa Kaye

Port Edwards historic statue of John Edwards will be moved from its location near the old mill to a prominent location on school grounds.

Guests: Ben Jennings, James Bena, Leslie Arendt, Melissa Kaye

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: Diane Blanchard, Melissa Kaye, Pamela Hilke

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

Guests: Diane Blanchard, Melissa Kaye, 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: Lance Pliml, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: Jean Mansavage, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: Matt Zacher, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: Matt Zakowski, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: James Bena, Melissa Kaye

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: Matt Zacher, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: Melanie Hanneman, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: Lance Pliml, Melissa Kaye

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: Audrey Day, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: Matt Zakowski, Melissa Kaye

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

Guests: James Bena, Melissa Kaye