99.5 PKR welcomes CoComelon to The Oshkosh Arena Wednesday, April 30, 2025 TICKETS ON SALE Friday, February 21 WIN with WPKR: February 22 7 23: Listen for texting keywords for your chance to be at this event with a family 4-pack of tickets!… More
All Things N.E.W
See Jason Aldean at the Tour Stop of Your Choice
Jason Aldean is headed out on his Full Throttle Tour with Nate Smith & RaeLynn, and we want to send you to the U.S. tour stop of your choice!… More
Camp Randall Concert
Morgan Wallen is coming to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, June 28 for the I’m the Problem Tour 2025, with special guests Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley!… More
Chula Vista Giveaway
Spring Break is coming.. or maybe you just need a getaway… Either way, 99.5 PKR has the destination for you! Head to Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells to take advantage of their indoor waterpark and a chance at a BIG payout! … More
Harley Davidson Homecoming
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival is an annual 4-day celebration of music, moto-culture, and our hometown of Milwaukee. This year we’re bringing together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment at Veterans Park on Friday and Saturday.… More
99.5 PKR Welcomes Rascal Flatts
RASCAL FLATTS with Chris Lane & Lauren Alaina Friday, February 28, 2025
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Boost Digital Workshop Appleton
When a potential customer searches for your business, will they find you?
Will they like what they find? We can make sure they do. … 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
Wausau man ‘Bee Her’ receives 8-year prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine
(WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say a man who pleaded guilty to distributing over 50 grams or more of methamphetamine is now sentenced to eight years in federal prison. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, investigators with the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force identified 45-year-old…… More
Renderings released for 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The NFL unveiled renderings on Thursday showcasing the setup for the 2025 NFL Draft, which will take place on the Lambeau Field campus from April 24-26. The renderings provide fans with a first look at the league’s marquee offseason event, highlighting plans for the “draft theater” to be located in…… More
Bucks Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games for violating NBA’s anti-drug policy
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Milwaukee Bucks fan-favorite Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended by the NBA for 25 games. The Milwaukee Bucks say that Portis Jr. is receiving a 25-game suspension for reportedly violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell gets 1-year extension on contract that runs through 2031 “I was dealing with…… More
‘The NFL generates the revenue’: Why the Packers won’t make a profit on the NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Years before the NFL Draft arrives in its host city, millions of dollars are already invested into competitive bids to secure the event. For the Packers, years of effort culminated on April 27, 2023, when it was announced that the 2025 NFL Draft would be coming to Titletown. “For the…… More
Temperatures trending upward starting today
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… The last three days featured cold highs of 7 degrees, 12 degrees, and 16 degrees. Now, the trend will be getting closer to our normal high of 31 degrees – in fact, much above average highs next week with several 40 degree days! A few…… More
Country News
Zach Bryan Recorded While Getting Into A Verbal Altercation At New York City Bar
Zach Bryan was captured on video engaging in a heated argument with a fellow bar patron in New York City on Monday night (February 17). The country star was seen playing pool with friends, and after losing a few games he got into a loud disagreement with a bar patron. The altercation was recorded on…… More
Lee Brice Embraces Experimentation On Trendsetting New Single ‘Cry’
Lee Brice’s latest single “Cry” fluidly blends a modern country sound with old-school influences, The heartbroken lyrics and catchy chorus gives way to a surprising “baby, baby, baby” melody, which creates a reverse pre-chorus effect that was intriguing to everyone involved in writing and recording the song. “That kind of threw me when I first…… More
Kelsea Ballerini Recalls Bidding On A Date With Craig Conover On ‘Southern Charm’
Kelsea Ballerini reflects on her missed opportunity over going on a date with Craig Conover on Southern Charm, joking that the incident still haunts her. During an appearance on Cosmopolitan’s “Cheap Shots” game show, Ballerini was asked about the incident, and shared the backstory. She unintentionally found herself on the Bravo reality show’s set while…… More
Sabrina Carpenter Fangirls Over Dolly Parton In Behind-The-Scenes Footage Of ‘Please Please Please’ Video
Sabrina Carpenter had a fangirl moment over Dolly Parton during the behind-the-scenes peek of their collaboration on Carpenter’s track “Please Please Please.” In a TikTok video shared by Parton, the two blonde singers bonded on set as they filmed the music video for their country version of Carpenter’s Billboard No. 1 hit. The footage captured…… More
