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Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney

99.5 PKR welcomes KENNY CHESNEY to American Family Field, Milwaukee Saturday, June 22, 2024 TICKET ON SALE Friday, November 17 10a-10p TICKET PRESALE Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10a-10p CODE: GETALONG WIN with WPKR:  November 11 & 12:  Listen for texting keywords for your chance to be at this concert!More

Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw

Three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw is bringing his Standing Room Only Tour, produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, to Fiserv Forum on Friday, April 19! Grammy® Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce will join as direct support!More

Listen Live

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

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Shawano voters to decide on school referendum April 2

Shawano voters to decide on school referendum April 2

SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – A $54.5 million school referendum will appear on the ballot in Shawano during the April election. The school district has hosted a series of events for community members to ask district officials questions about the referendum. The latest one took place on Monday night inside the high school library. Community member…More

Police find Wisconsin woman laying on ground near vehicle, arrested for 7th OWI

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 42-year-old Wisconsin woman was arrested on Sunday night after allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, her seventh offense. According to the Middleton Police Department, at around 6:45 p.m., officers were sent to the area of the Bristled Boar Bar in reference to an intoxicated woman who allegedly got into…More

Green Bay Men’s Basketball: Who will stay, who will go?

(WFRV) – The college basketball world has been flipped upside down in recent years with the popularity of the transfer portal and here’s what we know about the Green Bay men’s program as the season has reached its finish line. This year’s transfer portal officially opened up on Monday, March 18, and will remain open…More

What to know about carbon monoxide exposure and alarm regulations in Wisconsin

What to know about carbon monoxide exposure and alarm regulations in Wisconsin

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Carbon Monoxide is a hazardous gas produced when heating systems are not working properly. It can’t be seen or smelled, which makes it more dangerous. To avoid accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, you should install a carbon monoxide detector for safety precautions. If you or any of your family members suspect…More

Country News

Lainey Wilson Teams Up With The Black Crowes On ‘Wilted Rose’

Lainey Wilson Teams Up With The Black Crowes On ‘Wilted Rose’

Lainey Wilson has teamed up with The Black Crowes for a collaborative track, “Wilted Rose,” from the band’s new album, Happiness Bastards, which arrived on March 15. “Wilted Rose” is a Southern rock ballad, featuring soulful guitar lines. The song sees Wilson lending harmonies to Chris Robinson’s soulful lead vocals. The track slowly progresses into…More

Willie Nelson Announces New Album ‘The Border’

Willie Nelson Announces New Album ‘The Border’

Country legend Willie Nelson has announced a new studio album, The Border. Legacy Recordings will release the album in all configurations – digitally, on CD and black vinyl – on May 31. Meanwhile, Barnes & Noble will be offering an exclusive LP edition of The Border, pressed on orange vinyl and there will be an…More

Kelly Clarkson To Co-Host 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kelly Clarkson To Co-Host 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kelly Clarkson is set to co-host the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Clarkson will be joined by NFL hall of famer Peyton Manning and veteran NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico as hosts of the opening ceremony. Paris is set to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the…More

CMA Fest 2024 Reveals Star-Studded Lineup

CMA Fest 2024 Reveals Star-Studded Lineup

The Country Music Association has announced the initial lineup for the 51st CMA Fest. Hundreds of artists will perform across 10 stages throughout the four-day festival, beginning in downtown Nashville on June 6. The nightly shows at Nissan Stadium will see some of the biggest stars in country music, including Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Luke…More

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