WXCO News

Start of the final week of July after a red hot weekend. The Wisconsin Valley Fair gets underway tomorrow. The Wausau Ethics Committee meets Tuesday as the never-ending Drop Box issue continues. A tragedy in Lincoln County yesterday. Number of the Day quiz involves Bugs Bunny.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

30:56

Today we discussed Governor Tony Evers deciding not to run for a third term plus this morning Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez officially launched her campaign for governor and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley indicated he is all but in as well. We also discussed great events coming this weekend including the Hmong Wausau Festival and […]

Fri Jul 25, 2025

30:58

We talk to Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil, who proposes a cross-party challenge in Marathon County: Democrats and Republicans are encouraged to donate to local school lunch programs, addressing the grim reality of ‘lunch debt.’ This initiative aims to foster bipartisanship and directly support students in need. We also talk about this weekend’s […]

Guest: Nancy Stencil

Thu Jul 24, 2025

30:57

In the first hour talk to Mary Kluz, Mary Clues, member of the Wausau Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Committee, who shares her lifelong passion for environmental issues, rooted in a childhood surrounded by nature. She reminisces about the bipartisan roots of environmentalism, highlighting achievements like the Clean Water Act. Clues emphasizes the committee’s initiatives, including […]

Guest: Mary Kluz

Wed Jul 23, 2025

30:57

We continue our conversation with Rob Hughes, a teacher in the Wausau School District, who shares his experiences and concerns about modern education. Awarded the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship, Hughes discusses his 25-year journey, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community support for students. He voices fears about AI’s impact on critical thinking and highlights […]

Guest: Rob Hughes

Tue Jul 22, 2025

30:54