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WISR Extended News at Noon Interviews

WISR Extended News at Noon Interviews

By WISR 680-am

Interviews and discussion with local experts on Butler County news and events.
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Independence Health System Blood Drive

WISR Extended News at Noon InterviewsNov 16, 2023

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Dr. Nic Bogs

Dr. Nic Bogs

Dr. Nic Bogs, a 1984 Butler High graduate, talks about being a Rooney International visiting scholar at Robert Morris University.

Dec 01, 202322:56
Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease

Andrea Korman is Chronic Wasting Disease Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Game Commission and talks about the latest surrounding CWD in the deer population.

Nov 30, 202310:52
Moon Doh

Moon Doh

Guest conductor Moon Doh previews the upcoming Holiday Classics show by the Butler County Symphony.

Nov 29, 202308:05
Dr. Shanea Clancy

Dr. Shanea Clancy

Dr. Shanea Clancy of the Butler Collaborative for Families talks about their upcoming Holiday Huddle event.

Nov 28, 202309:48
Sami Roth

Sami Roth

Miss Butler County Sami Roth joins the show to talk about her recent pageant win and her Take A Stand initiative.

Nov 27, 202312:26
Bill May's Parade History

Bill May's Parade History

Local Butler historian Bill May fondly tells the tale of the first Christmas Parade in Downtown Butler.

Nov 24, 202312:47
Joel Klatt

Joel Klatt

Fox Sports Joel Klatt talks about the upcoming rivalry matchup between Ohio State vs. Michigan, along with other college football notes.

Nov 22, 202309:52
Senator Bob Casey

Senator Bob Casey

Senator Bob Casey talks about his office's work in helping get a signed photo of President Biden to a local resident. He also discusses' America's role in the War in Israel.

Nov 21, 202309:55
Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon, chief of economic planning and development with Butler County, joins the show to talk about the latest infrastructure projects.

Nov 20, 202323:25
Butterball Turkey Hot Line

Butterball Turkey Hot Line

Gwen Carlysle of the Butterball Turkey Talk Line discusses the best preparations for Thanksgiving and how to use the Turkey Line resources.

Nov 17, 202310:01
Independence Health System Blood Drive

Independence Health System Blood Drive

Indepedence Health System is hosting an upcoming blood drive on Nov. 21. Dee Rosenthal of the Community Blood Bank and Tammy Fierst of Butler Memorial Hospital talk about information that is needed.

Nov 16, 202310:10
Mayor Bob Dandoy

Mayor Bob Dandoy

Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy talks about the sale of the Butler Area Sewer Authority to the Pennsylvania American Water Company.

Nov 15, 202317:31
Intermediate High School Play

Intermediate High School Play

Co-directors Mia Tepper and Emily Cirelli of the Butler Intermediate High School play, Matilda Jr., talk about the upcoming performance.

Nov 14, 202311:11
Mrs Claus

Mrs Claus

Mrs. Claus describes the Hang Tough, stockings stuffed with care program which donates stockings to cancer patients in Butler County.

Nov 13, 202323:22
Skip Hesidenz

Skip Hesidenz

Butler County Veteran of the Year Skip Hesidenz talks about his military service with the Marines and his volunteer work in the community.

Nov 10, 202312:25
American Legion

American Legion

Jon Baker and John Cyprian of the American Legion talk about the Legion's scholarship programs, which are available for students from 6th-12th grade.

Nov 09, 202329:43
BHS Play

BHS Play

Cast members of the Butler Senior High School Play, No Signs of Intelligent Life, discuss the upcoming performance. Director Dale Van Lanningham, Liza Wick, Katie White, Delaney Rea.

Nov 08, 202318:41
Remote Area Medical

Remote Area Medical

Lynn McKinnis and Sarah Beth Swain join the show to talk about Remote Area Medical, the free healthcare clinic happening this weekend at Butler Intermediate High School.

Nov 07, 202315:18
Election Preview

Election Preview

Tyler Friel previews the races that Butler County voters will cast a ballot for during Tuesday's Municipal Election.

Nov 06, 202314:30
Butterball Turkey Talk Line

Butterball Turkey Talk Line

Gwen Carlysle of the Butterball Turkey Talk Line discusses the best preparations for Thanksgiving and how to use the Turkey Line resources.

Nov 03, 202309:58
Jennifer GV Gilliland Vanasdale

Jennifer GV Gilliland Vanasdale

Independent candidate for District Attorney Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale discusses her campaign.

Nov 02, 202315:48
Tim DeFoor

Tim DeFoor

Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor discusses the latest with his office.

Nov 01, 202326:44
Rich Goldinger

Rich Goldinger

Butler County District Attorney Rich Goldinger talks about his re-election bid.

Oct 31, 202311:22
Maureen Boyle

Maureen Boyle

Author of the book Child Last Seen, Maureen Boyle, talks about her latest true crime novel.

Oct 30, 202326:14
Michael Lombardi

Michael Lombardi

Michael Lombardi is the author of the new book, Football Done Right. He talks about the history of football, the impact the Pittsburgh Steelers have had on the game, and on leadership in the NFL.

Oct 27, 202325:33
Hunter Swidinzki & Travis Shingleton

Hunter Swidinzki & Travis Shingleton

Butler High School golfer Hunter Swidinzki and Golf Coach Travis Shingleton talk about Hunter's recent PIAA state championship.

Oct 26, 202326:21
Dan Herr

Dan Herr

Butler City Council candidate Dan Herr talks about his candidacy and other issues surrounding the City.

Oct 25, 202311:14
Tom Donaldson

Tom Donaldson

Republican candidate for Butler City Council Tom Donaldson discusses issues surrounding the race.

Oct 24, 202313:20
Troy Douthett

Troy Douthett

Butler City Council candidate Troy Douthett discusses his run for office and issues within the City.

Oct 23, 202312:35
Jake Kradel

Jake Kradel

Pitt offensive lineman and Butler graduate Jake Kradel talks about the Pitt season so far.

Oct 20, 202309:51
SBCBA

SBCBA

Bill Dimond and Jordan Grady of the newly established Southern Butler County Business Association talk about the organization and its goals.

Oct 19, 202317:53
Jim Garrity

Jim Garrity

AAA spokesman Jim Garrity talks about tips as deer accident season comes upon us. He also discusses the drop in gas prices.

Oct 18, 202311:52
Mob Pizza

Mob Pizza

Peter Candia of New Jersey Digest talks about his story on how Al Capone helped create the modern day pizza.

Oct 17, 202313:46
Kyle Kopko

Kyle Kopko

Kyle Kopko, the executive director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, discusses the organization's study that predicts a drastic population decline in Western PA over the next 30 years.

Oct 16, 202311:58
Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease

Andrea Korman is Chronic Wasting Disease Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Game Commission and talks about the latest surrounding CWD in the deer population.

Oct 13, 202310:52
 Eugene Friesen

Eugene Friesen

Grammy award winning cellist Eugene Friesen talks about his style ahead of his performance this weekend in Harmony.

Oct 12, 202317:20
Howie Pentony

Howie Pentony

Howie Pentony of Pentony Capital Management reviews the 3rd quarter and previews the rest of the year.

Oct 11, 202330:19
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

Butler Radio Sports Director Bob Cupp joins the show to preview the upcoming Pittsburgh Penguins season.

Oct 10, 202317:03
Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

Lisa Moore and Mishelle Grates of the Women's Imaging Center talk about the importance of getting annual mammograms.

Oct 09, 202317:56
Congressman Mike Kelly

Congressman Mike Kelly

Congressman Mike Kelly talks about the battle of the Speakership race in the House of Representatives.

Oct 06, 202310:46
Zeke Faux

Zeke Faux

Author of the new book "Number Go Up" Zeke Faux details his story on the rise and fall of the crypto industry.

Oct 05, 202325:19
Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Matt McConnell of the Connoquenessing VFC offers tips for Fire Safety Awareness Month.

Oct 04, 202309:50
Fall Folliage

Fall Folliage

Brittany Betts of SmokyMountains.com talks about the upcoming fall foliage season and premier destinations to visit.

Oct 03, 202310:14
Jim Owen & The Classical Mystery Tour

Jim Owen & The Classical Mystery Tour

Jim Owen of the Classical Mystery Tour talks about their upcoming performance with the Butler County Symphony.

Oct 02, 202310:28
Peter Candia

Peter Candia

Peter Candia of New Jersey Digest talks about his story on how Al Capone helped create the modern day pizza.

Sep 29, 202313:53
Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown

Jan Murphy, reporter for PennLive.com, talks about the possible government shutdown and the impact it will have on the state.

Sep 28, 202313:25
Tim DeFoor

Tim DeFoor

Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor discusses the latest with his office.eventOrganizer: News Interviews

Sep 27, 202326:44
Butler Rotary Club

Butler Rotary Club

Butler Rotary member Leslie Osche talks about the upcoming Meat Raffle this weekend along with other ventures with the Rotary Club.

Sep 26, 202309:56
Butler Fall Festival

Butler Fall Festival

Christina Green and Dawn Kilroy talk about the upcoming Butler Fall Festival, which returns to Main Street this Saturday.

Sep 25, 202311:07
Andrew Fee

Andrew Fee

Special Olympics Executive Director Andrew Fee discusses the upcoming Western Fall Sectionals at Slippery Rock University.

Sep 22, 202311:42