TAYLOR SWIFT. The world’s biggest artist. THE ERAS TOUR. The tour that broke all the records. AND YOU. COULD. BE THERE.… More
All Things N.E.W
See Kelsea Ballerini in New York City
Enter for your chance to win a trip to celebrate Kelsea’s new album, Patterns, available 10/25, with a trip to see her LIVE in New York City!… More
A Helping of Hope
99.5 PKR welcomes you to A Helping of Hope, November 9, to support local veterans… More
Touch A Truck
The Association of Children’s Museums and CMFDL is encouraging all families to participate in Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! … More
Listen Live
Listen Live to 99.5 WPKR We’re making it even easier for you to stay connected to 99.5 WPKR wherever you go. In addition to tuning in on your radio, you can now listen to 99.5 WPKR through any of your favorite streaming devices and audio apps! FM RADIO: If you are in or near the…… More
WFRV Local 5
Madison man sentenced to 3.5 years in prison following guilty plea of illegal gun ownership
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced on Wednesday that a 36-year-old Madison man will spend 3.5 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Dedonta J. Davis was sentenced on Sept. 12, and pled guilty to the charge on June 13. The…… More
“We’re not out of the woods yet”: Brown County sees decrease in opioid-related deaths, but says there’s still a lot to do
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach declared fentanyl a public health crisis back in 2022, and since then, officials have worked to fight the opioid crisis through prevention and recovery programs. According to a release from Tuesday, the county has seen the number of fentanyl and opioid-related overdose deaths decrease 50%…… More
Wisconsin Department of Health Services monitoring significant increase in Whooping Cough
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a significant increase in Whooping Cough cases across the Badger State. Formally known as pertussis, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received reports of 625 confirmed cases, compared to 51 cases reported in 2023. “We’re not out of the woods yet”: Brown County sees…… More
Manitowoc Police Department urging residents about crypto scam with callers posing as police
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – In another report about potential scam calls in the area, the Manitowoc Police Department (MPD) is warning residents about a cryptocurrency scammer posing as an employee of the MPD. The release also added a reminder that there will never be anybody at the MPD who contacts an individual requesting payment in…… More
Police: Four businesses in Wisconsin fail alcohol compliance check, found selling to underage person
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southwestern Wisconsin say that four out of 15 local businesses sold alcohol during a recent alcohol compliance check. According to the Janesville Police Department, on September 16 the department did alcohol compliance checks at 15 businesses. The release said that the goal of the checks was to make sure…… More
Country News
Parker McCollum Thinks His New Single, “What Kinda Man,” Will ‘Stick Out At Country Radio’
Parker McCollum’s new single, “What Kinda Man,” premiered on country radio on September 13, and the rollicking song sounded different than anything else the singer released before. “I’m a little nervous about this song,” McCollum admits. “I think it’s going to stick out on country radio like a sore thumb.” The country star wrote “What…… More
Elle King Discloses That She And Partner Dan Tooker Have Reconciled, And She’s Releasing A New Single
Elle King has revealed that she and Dan Tooker are giving their relationship another shot following a previous split. “We’re back together,” said the 35-year-old Grammy-nominated singer. King is set to release her brand new single, “High Road,” this Friday (September 20), and she is taking the song title’s advice by reconciling with her partner…… More
Dolly Parton Shares Her Thoughts About Beyoncé Getting Shut Out Of CMA Award Nominations
During a new interview with Variety, Dolly Parton was asked about the controversy surrounding Beyoncé not receiving any CMA Award nominations for her country-inspired album, Cowboy Carter. Parton is featured on two tracks on the album, “Dolly P” and “Tyrant,” while Beyoncé also covered the country legend’s hit song, “Jolene,” on the record. It shouldn’t…… More
Brett Eldredge Shares New Holiday Song Featuring Kelly Clarkson
Brett Eldredge is celebrating Christmas a little early this year, sharing a brand new original holiday song, “Sweet December,” which features Kelly Clarkson. The two music stars trade verses throughout the catchy number before duetting in the sweet chorus, with the pair playing the roles of a couple who are looking forward to spending the…… More
