WPR's Special Events Channel 🇺🇸

WPR's Special Events Channel is a digital radio station from Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) dedicated to live coverage of significant events within Wisconsin and beyond. It serves as a crucial resource for listeners seeking real-time updates on important proceedings, speeches, and happenings that WPR's main news and classical music stations do not cover. The channel broadcasts live coverage of events deemed newsworthy and of public interest, including Wisconsin State Legislature sessions, debates, votes, committee hearings, speeches by elected officials, press conferences by government agencies and public health officials, town hall meetings, public forums, debates, and emergency broadcasts. The Special Events Channel allows WPR to offer comprehensive coverage without disrupting the regular programming on its news and classical music stations. This ensures that listeners who prefer the standard programming are not inconvenienced, while those interested in the live event can tune in. WPR announces upcoming special events coverage on its main news station and on its website, providing listeners with advance notice. Access the Special Events Channel through online streaming at wpr.org, the WPR mobile app for iOS and Android, or smart speakers. The channel broadcasts events live and without interruption, focusing on a direct feed of the event with minimal commentary from WPR staff. Depending on the event, WPR may archive recordings of the broadcasts on its website for later listening.