Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a long-standing media organization committed to delivering high-quality news and cultural content to the people of Wisconsin. With a history dating back to 1917, WPR is deeply rooted in the Wisconsin Idea that aims to make the benefits of the university accessible to all state residents. The organization is proud of its award-winning work produced by a dedicated team of over 100 staff located across various cities in Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Superior, and Wausau. WPR operates 38 stations that collectively reach a weekly audience of more than 400,000 through various platforms such as broadcast, digital, podcast, and social media. As a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, WPR functions as a service of the Educational Communications Board and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, with listener support coming through the Wisconsin Public Radio Association. The organization's mission is supported by a diverse team of professionals, with skilled individuals in IT, web development, marketing, and business sponsorship working alongside reporters, on-air producers, editors, hosts, and audio engineers. This collective effort aims to inform, entertain, educate, and inspire the community through open exchange of ideas and information. Though no specific recent investment information is available for WPR, its dedication to serving the people of Wisconsin and its alignment with the values of the University position it as a significant player in the media and broadcasting industry.