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Legacy.com is a United States–based website founded in 1998, [2] the world's largest commercial provider of online memorials. [3] The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. [4] Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation. [5]
The following are people born in or otherwise closely associated with Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and Sun Prairie (town), Wisconsin. Pages in category "People from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
Dave Frankel, 67, American news anchor and weatherman (WPVI-TV, KYW-TV), complications from primary progressive aphasia. [ 73 ] Jim Hatfield , 81, American basketball coach ( Kentucky Wildcats , Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns , Mississippi State Bulldogs ).
In July 2015, WLSP-LP (103.5), also run by the Sun Prairie Media Center, came to the air as a community radio station. [51] [52] The city is served by two local newspapers: the Sun Prairie Star (formerly the Star Countryman), and the Hometown Advertiser. Also available is the Wisconsin State Journal, a Madison regional newspaper.
The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.11. The age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.
[9] [10] The paper often interviews notables specifically for their obituaries, a practice begun by Alden Whitman in 1966. [10] As of 2021 [update] , The Washington Post has about 900 advance obituaries on file, and entertainment publication The Hollywood Reporter has prepared 800 advances for notable figures in the film and television industry.
[3] The transmitter and broadcast tower are located on the west side of Prairie du Chien next to the Mississippi River. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 74 m (243 ft) tall. [4] On August 30, 2014 WPRE changed their format from oldies (as "Cruisin' 980") to classic hits, branded as "Prairie's Own".
The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.28. The age distribution was 28.0% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.