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NPR affiliate serving news and diverse music to western Illinois, southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.
For decades, the government banned hemp. Now, it’s funding …
11 hours ago · Lincoln’s team is focused on growing three broad types of hemp: hemp that can be used for fiber, for grain (hemp seeds), and for both. These have a host of applications for consumer goods like textiles, livestock bedding, food for …
Holiday Programming
Enjoy Holiday Programming on TSPR. Monday, Dec. 23 9a.m., A Latin American Christmas: Warm and sunny music of the season and a lot of good cheer from many lands south of the border and even the equator. Feliz Navidad! 10 a.m, Carols As Home with Imani Winds: A modern take on classic Christmas carols, hosted by Imani Winds, with intimate stories of Christmas memories from the members of the ...
TSPR Local News - Tri States Public Radio
Dec 20, 2024 · Local News Coverage:Morning Edition: Mon.- Fri. 5:00am- 9:00am, with Mike Murray from 7:00am - 9:00am.Local New Updates also at 4:34pm, 5:34pm, and 6:34pm Monday- Friday.
TSPR Commentaries - Tri States Public Radio
Dec 4, 2024 · The opinions expressed in these commentaries are not necessarily those of Tri States Public Radio or Western Illinois University. Diverse viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged.
TSPR’s Top Ten Stories of 2024
6 days ago · 10. Guilty Homicide Verdicts. Guilty verdicts were handed down in several high-profile homicide cases in the region. In February, a Henry County jury found Daylon Richardson guilty of two counts of murder in the 2022 death of Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist near Alpha. In March, Emily Johnson of Gladstone was found guilty of reckless homicide in Henderson County for the 2022 ...
Millions face snow and ice as a major winter storm moves across …
1 day ago · Millions across the U.S. are facing weather warnings and watches as a major winter storm moves from the Central Plains into the mid-Atlantic, where parts of the Washington, D.C., area could receive up to a foot of snow through Tuesday morning.. Heavy snowfall and wind gusts more than 40 miles per hour will lead to blizzard conditions across parts of Missouri and Kansas, according to the ...
12 Days of Public Radio - tspr.org
Day Nine On the ninth day of public radio, TSPR brings you 9 hours of infotainment programming each weekend, with shows like Live Wire, Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me, Bullseye, Travel with Rick Steves, and The Splendid Table.TSPR offers you the perfect opportunity to unwind, enjoy captivating storytelling, and stimulate your mind—just the way public radio does best.
About Us - Tri States Public Radio
OUR MISSION. Tri States Public Radio is an outreach service of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Western Illinois University. We provide information and entertainment of the highest possible caliber to enrich and engage the public, enhance quality of life, and meet the diverse needs of people in our region and beyond.
TSPR's Top Ten Stories of 2023 - Tri States Public Radio
Jan 1, 2024 · Our small but mighty news team reported on a wide range of stories this year across our coverage area. We narrowed down the Top Ten Stories of 2023 by evaluating their impact and importance to our region, as well as the quality of the reporting.