Avery Martinez

Avery Martinez is a rural communities reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.

Avery's Recent Stories

Tom Tiffany shakes the hand of a firefighter wearing a station uniform, with three other firefighters standing in the background in front of an out-of-focus vehicle.

Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in Lake Wausau

A plane carrying U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7th Congressional District, made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on approach to the Wausau Downtown Airport — Tiffany, who is the 2026 Republican candidate for governor, swam with the pilot to a sandbar where they were rescued by first responders.

Sunday September 13, 2026

Elections

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Michael Alfonso, who won the 2026 Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District race, offers thanks to his supporters and to President Donald Trump for making a campaign endorsement.

Thursday August 13, 2026