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WSAW-TV
1114 Grand Ave.
Wausau, WI 54403

Phone: (715) 845-4211
Newsroom: (715) 845-0077
news@wsaw.com
Fax: (715) 845-2649

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Sales Department

Contact the following:
Al Lancaster, VP General Manager
Patti Shook, Operations Manager
Susan Ramsett, News Director
Dennis Dalsky, Assignment Editor
Chad Franzen, Web Director
Dan Froelich, Promotions Director
Chad Myers, Chief Engineer
Mike Breunling, Chief Meteorologist
Dale Ryman, Sports Director
Inside WSAW-TV
"Your Town" Returns June 8 with Visit to Northwoods
Last Updated: 1:59 PM 06/04/09 - WSAW is proud to present “Your Town: Minocqua” to air June 8-14, 2009, and "Your Town: Eagle River" from June 15-21.
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Raptor Education Group Inc. Office Technology Makeover Revealed

Last Updated: 6:35 PM 05/20/09 - NewsChannel 7 and E.O. Johnson reveal the Raptor Education Group Inc. of Anitgo's $25,000 Office Technology Makeover. (Full Story)
NewsChannel 7 Named 2008 Station of the Year by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

Last Updated: 9:32 AM 05/05/09 - WSAW-TV NewsChannel 7 has been named Station of the Year and Best News Operation in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association 2008 Awards for Excellence. This is the first time in the station’s 58-year history that it has received the top honor from the WBA. (Full Story)
WSAW.com Launches Tool to Help You Save Money

Last Updated: 3:39 PM 04/16/09 - WSAW.com has launched a new tool on the Money section with tips on saving some bucks on your grocery bill, increasing your vehicle's fuel efficiency, and other every day practical ideas. Check it out! (Full Story)
NewsChannel 7 Wins a Record Seven Associated Press Awards
Last Updated: 2:54 PM 04/09/09 - WSAW-TV, NewsChannel 7 Wins a Record Seven Associated Press Awards including Best Newscast. The awards are given from the Wisconsin Associated Press every year, with NewsChannel 7 winning more awards than any other television station in Wisconsin. (Full Story)
NewsChannel 7 Crowns Winner In U Pick 'Em Pro Football Challenge

Last Updated: 5:20 PM 02/06/09 - NewsChannel 7 hands over check for $2,000 to this years U Pick 'Em Pro Football Challenge. Leon Davidowski of Hately not only rakes up enough points to emerge winner of the local contest but places 67th out of 145,000 people across the country. (Full Story)
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Area Events for June 15

Last Updated: 8:24 AM 06/15/09 - Here's What's Happening Today in Your Area (Full Story)
Waiting for a Converter Box Coupon, or Need a Replacement?

Last Updated: 3:23 PM 02/19/09 - There’s good news if your name is on the waiting list for a converter box coupon from the Federal Government, or if your coupons expired. (Full Story)
Gray Television President Testifies before Congress about the DTV Transition

Last Updated: 3:49 PM 03/26/09 - Gray Television president Bob Prather appeared before Congress Thursday to discuss the DTV transition. Mr. Prather is testifying on the state of the DTV transition so far and what the company has experienced. (Full Story)
The History of NewsChannel 7

Last Updated: 11:30 PM 02/16/09 - With the switch to digital broadcasting happening Monday night, the analog signal which NewsChannel 7 has output for 55 years will be shut down. And with a chapter of Channel 7 history closing, we take a look back at the history of Wausau's first television station. (Full Story)
NEW INFO: WSAW's Switch from Analog to Digital will now take place Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:55 p.m.

Last Updated: 3:56 PM 02/14/09 - There is now a new date and time when NewsChannel 7 will switch from analog to full digital television. This switch will now take place on Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. WSAW will cease operations of its analog transmission and will continue to broadcast in full digital television. (Full Story)
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Station Bios
WSAW News Team

Susan Ramsett
News Director, Anchor
 
Jeff Thelen
Assistant News Director, Anchor, Producer
 
Mikel Lauber
Anchor, Reporter

Stephanie Luisier
Anchor, Producer
 
Bao Vang
Anchor, Producer
 
Amy Pflugshaupt
Anchor, Producer

Jonalee Merkel
Anchor, Producer, Reporter
 
Todd Hicks
Video Journalist
 
Liz Hayes
Video Journalist

Margo Spann
Video Journalist
 
Matt Behrens
Video Journalist
 
Julia Fello
Video Journalist

WSAW Storm Team

Mike Breunling
Chief Meteorologist
 
Lee Ann Okuly
Meteorologist
 
Chad Franzen
Meteorologist

Jeremy Tabin
Meterologist
 

WSAW Sports Team

Dale Ryman
Sports Director
 
Adam Kuhn
Sports Anchor