WXCO News

Chad Holmes says “enough” of the right-wing attacks, calls for resignations, and calls for firings of anyone who doesn’t toe their line when it comes to discussion of the murder of Charlie Kirk. Now conservative Wausau residents are trying to run District 10 Alder Lou Larson out of office for comments on Kirk. Tickets are […]

Tue Sep 16, 2025

31:12

Chanel Volpel and Paula Hawkins, cast members of the Wausau Community Theatre production of “Home, I’m Darling” join us to discuss the play, their roles and more. The show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening and a matinee on Sunday (however, Sunday’s show is already sold out!) Tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s performances are […]

Guests: Chanel Volpel, Paula Hawkins

Mon Sep 15, 2025

31:08

Ian returns and we get a report on his trip to Chicago to see the Doobie Brothers in concert. We discuss the removal of the head of the Wausau River District for a social media post about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Paul Michlig joins us to talk Wisconsin sports including the Packers win over […]

Guest: Paul Michlig

Fri Sep 12, 2025

31:14

We are joined by Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater and Wausau Performing Arts Foundation to talk about what’s happening and who’s coming to the Grand Theater over the next couple of weeks. Plus, it’s the anniversary of 9/11/01. Thoughts on the Charlie Kirk assassination.

Guest: Sean Wright

Thu Sep 11, 2025

31:13

Today we talk about Ian’s trip to Chicago tonight to see the Doobie Brothers in concert. Plus, discuss Mayor Doug Diny’s appointment of former Mayor Katie Rosenberg to the Wausau Police and Fire Commission as a bipartisan move that does mean something. Attorney General Josh Kaul visits Kronenwetter to discuss sextortion along with the mother […]

Wed Sep 10, 2025

31:14

We talk to new 98.9 WXCO news reporter Isabela Nieto about her background and perspective on covering the news in central Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers made a visit to Wausau East High School yesterday and we report on what we saw during the visit. To contact Isabela Nieto with any news stories/tips/ideas e-mail at isabela.nieto@civicmedia.us

Guest: Isabela Nieto

Tue Sep 9, 2025

31:08

We talk a great sports weekend for the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. It was Artrageous Weekend in Wausau with great activities all over the place. Tensions continue with the Mayor and City Attorney and an update on the complaint made by the City Attorney Jacobson. Finally some AI talk. Leadership is needed before it’s too […]

Mon Sep 8, 2025

31:13

Christine Daniels from the Good News Project shares insights on strategic planning, emphasizing action over shelf dusting and the importance of diverse perspectives. Reflecting on past successes, she highlights the significance of historical knowledge in business planning. We are then joined by Paul Michlig to talk Wisconsin sports including the Packers’ season opener vs. Detroit, […]

Guests: Christine Daniels, Paul Michlig

Fri Sep 5, 2025

31:10

Kick off your morning with an eclectic mix of theater, politics, and sports. Ian Welsh fills in for Chad Holmes for the first segment, announcing auditions for Wausau Community Theater’s ‘Sweeney Todd,’ a dark comedic musical with auditions this weekend. Nancy Stencil, Chair of Marathon County Democratic Party, joins to discuss environmental policy battles, frustrations […]

Guest: Nancy Stencil

Thu Sep 4, 2025

31:15

Ben Heindel shares the heartfelt journey of his son Emmett’s battle with leukemia, emphasizing the highs and lows of their two-and-a-half-year ordeal. Emmett, now in remission, recently completed chemotherapy and is thriving like any typical three-year-old. Ben discusses the Emmett Strong Sunshine Foundation, aimed at supporting families facing medical crises, and promotes an upcoming blood […]

Guest: Ben Heindel

Wed Sep 3, 2025

31:14