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The WRPN Tuesday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Waupun Mayor Rohn Bishop discussed the Police Department’s use of Flock cameras to monitor traffic, complaints about the smell of roasting soybeans from the United Co-op plant, Waupun’s assistance to Tornado victims in Menasha, and a new sculpture coming to the city.  Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

The WRPN Monday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Michelle Reinen is the Administrator for the state’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. Michelle discussed how bank imposters are now using video calls, unclaimed life insurance scams, and Workers’ Compensation Fraud. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

The WRPN Friday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

Ripon Public Library Children’s Librarian Linda DeCramer discussed a couple of events going on this weekend. Today and tomorrow’s Downtown Ripon Historic Walk and this afternoon a concert at the Boys & Girls Club by the Grammy nominated and award-winning Children’s entertainers Wendy and DB. She also talked briefly about the library’s renovation. Interviewer: Bob […]

The WRPN Thursday News Roundup is your state and local news, weather, and sports. Listen live over the air, via your smart speaker, or on the Civic Media app for more, or find your favorite news and shows wherever you find your podcasts.

8/5/26-Wayne Mausser with News.

 Sadie Howell is the CEO and President of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. She discussed her recent annual report to the Ripon Common Council. She also talked about Envision’s Quarterly Impact Report and the Make My Move program. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

8/4/26- Wayne Mausser with News.

8/3/26- Wayne Mausser with News.

7/31/26- Wayne Mausser with News.

Tanya Marcoe is the Executive Director for ADVOCAP. She discussed last week’s Point in Time homeless count and a community resource fair, registration for their 3 and 4-year-old Head Start program, and progress on constructing a Child Care Incubator in Oshkosh. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

7/30/26- Wayne Mausser with News.

7/29/26- Wayne Mausser with the News.

7/28/26-Wayne Mausser with News.

Guest: Bob Nelson

Kim Mueller is the Public Health Officer for Fond du Lac County. Kim discussed an intestinal parasite outbreak the majority of which was spread through the use of iceberg lettuce at a popular Taco restaurant chain. She also talked about a falls’ prevention class being offered in Fond du Lac starting next month, and ticks.  […]

Adam Sonntag discussed the Request for Proposals for the Shared Ride Taxi Service Procurement, an unexpected delay in the Houston Street improvement project, and how helpful the city’s quarterly newsletter is for keeping residents informed.  Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

7/24/26- Wayne Mausser with the News.

Guest: Bob Nelson

Laura Nakielski is the Community Health Manager for SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac. Laura participated in the point in time homeless count conducted overnight. She discussed the purpose of the count and SSM Health’s role in serving health care needs of those with housing challenges. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

Sam Kaufman discussed the County Board’s vote to close the County’s Inpatient Behavioral Acute Healthcare Unit at the beginning of next year. He also discussed the schematic designs for a new jail that the board reviewed this week. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

7/23/26- Wayne Mausser with the News.

7/22/26- Wayne Mausser with News.

Guest: Bob Nelson

Joe Venhuizen is Envision’s Vice President of Membership and Resource Development. Joe talked about a Golf Outing for members in Waupun in September, and a health insurance benefit available to Envision members only. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.

Ron Rivard discussed the results of a community survey, preparations for an operational referendum, and readiness for the start of school in September.  Interviewer: Bob Nelson.