Listen for your chance to meet Kane Brown in Dallas at the Texas Independence Jam!… More
All Things N.E.W
Meet Riley Green at the tour stop of your choice
Riley Green is headed out on his Damn Country Music Tour with Ella Langley, Drake White, and more – and we want to send you to MEET him at 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
‘Bring home the bacon’: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers announce 2025 Food Fight
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are inviting the public to its tenth annual Food Fight, set to highlight sandwiches that feature bacon. Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats is partnering with the Timber Rattlers to present the 2025 Food Fight with a bacon-infused sandwich challenge. The action begins on Thursday, February 6, with…… More
No one hurt following chimney fire in Oconto
OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Oconto say no one is hurt following a chimney fire Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from the Oconto Fire & Rescue, crews responded at 1:43 p.m. to the 500 block of Congress Street for reports of a chimney fire. Upon arrival, officials say they could see smoke coming…… More
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, dies at 102
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983.…… More
4 Wisconsin squad cars damaged as freezing rain causes multi-hour closure of I-94, 20+ crashes
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Overnight freezing rain conditions caused havoc on I-94 in southeastern Wisconsin, prompting a multi-hour full closure with several squad cars suffering disabling damage. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, I-94 became treacherous late Wednesday night through Thursday morning, with authorities responding to over 20 crashes multiple involving Sheriff’s Office…… More
WisDOT runs out of combinations starting with A, will debut new ‘B’ series of license plates
(WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say the Division of Motor Vehicles has run out of available combinations for ‘A’ license plates and will soon be debuting a new ‘B’ series. City of Green Bay hosting “Neighborhood Clean Energy Info Sessions” According to a release, it took nearly eight years and 4.7…… More
Country News
Max McNown’s New Album, ‘Night Driving,’ Reflects His Influences And Creative Freedom In Country Music
On Max McNown’s sophomore album, Night Driving – released on January 24 on Fugitive Recordings – the Oregon native effortlessly blends raw alt-country, soulful folk, and a hook-driven country sound that permeates the radio dial. The rising country star first found viral success on TikTok with songs featured his 2024 full-length debut, Willfully Blind, and…… More
Zach Bryan Confirms New ‘With Heaven On Top’ EP Is Coming Soon
Zach Bryan has confirmed the upcoming release of his new EP, With Heaven On Top. The country star’s new project follows the success of his recent singles, “This World’s A Giant” and “High Road.” With Heaven On Top will feature collaborations with New York indie artist Grumpy, violinist Hannah Lynn Cohen, cellist Ana Monwah Lei,…… More
Dwight Yoakam, Cam, Turnpike Troubadours Set To Take Part In L.A. Fire Relief Benefit Concert in Nashville
A stellar collection of country musicians are set to take part in the LA Revival benefit concert taking place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on February 19. Dwight Yoakam, Cam, Turnpike Troubadours, Corey Kent, Carter Faith, Shane Profitt, and Brit Taylor will all be part of the show, which will support MusiCares’ LA Fire Relief effort.…… More
Parmalee Release Catchy New Single, ‘Cowgirl,’ Featuring A UK Backbeat
Parmalee’s new single, “Cowgirl,” continues the string of successes that the North Carolina band has achieved since the release of their first single, 2012’s “Musta Had a Good Time.” Three of their recent singles, the Blanco Brown collaboration “Just the Way,” “Take My Name” and “Gonna Love You” all reached No. 1 on the Country…… More
