Desiree Fischer
Assignment Editor
Wausau, WI
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Desiree Fischer came to NewsChannel 7 in 2002 as a part time production assistant and now serves as NewsChannel 7’s Assignment Manager.
After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005 with a degree in Communication, she began working full-time in the news department as a Videojournalist.
Desiree lives in Wausau with her husband Bill and son Jack. She grew up in Marathon, Wis.
Paper Excellence is expected to finalize its purchase of Domtar by this summer.
A Mosinee man is dead after a 3-vehicle crash in Plover Saturday afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon the first of four peregrine falcon eggs hatched at the Weston Power Plant.
Eightteen USPS mail processing facilities nationwide, including one in central Wisconsin, will close by November 2021.
The Village of Weston launched a rummage sale app Friday to help people in the area find the best deals.
The Marathon County Early Years Coalition, a program of the United Way, is planning a series of online programs aimed at helping families transition to a new normal after a year full of changes caused by the pandemic.
Riverfront Rendezvous will return July 2-4 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point.
The world’s largest trivia contest begins Friday at 6 p.m.
Five Wisconsin Rapids men are facing charges related to a shooting at a Sun Prairie apartment in September of 2020.
The Langlade County Health Department has canceled their COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Friday after the CDC and FDA recommended the immediate halt of the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Some two-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin system will see the return of athletics this fall.
The Northcentral Technical College District Board of Trustees has approved the hiring of Dr. Jeannie Worden as the next president of NTC
Marshfield Clinic Health System will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus.
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in Langlade County Monday afternoon
A brush fire in western Oneida County Sunday afternoon is causing think smoke in the area of Hwy 51 and Cty Hwy L in the Town of Nokomis.
According to the DNR, 36 fires burned over 100 acres on Saturday
Wisconsin’s longest-running blues festival could return this summer.
The Town of Rib Mountain will host a meeting next week to gather public input on the Rib Mountain Drive Master Plan.
The world’s largest trivia contest is set to return to Stevens Point this spring.
One person is injured after a semi was struck by a train in the Town of Marshfield Friday morning.
The Clark County Health Department will be holding another COVID-19 vaccination clinic next Thursday.
WisDOT is looking for input about proposed projects in Spencer and Colby.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a new hotline to help answer questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a new tool to help people connect with COVID-19 vaccine providers.
The Marathon County Community Outreach Task Force has repurposed a motorcoach to help the homeless in the Wausau area.
One person is in jail after a traffic stop in Marshfield Friday night lead to the discovery of a large amount of drugs and drug-related items, as well as a loaded handgun.
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Friday that will now allow pharmacy technicians and students to administer COVID-19 vaccines under certain conditions.
The American Red Cross is assisting residents displaced by an apartment fire in Clintonville early Sunday morning.
Crews are working to repair a water main break in the City of Medford Sunday afternoon.
One person is dead and another is facing charges after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Oneida County Friday night.
Many snowmobile trails in Wood County are set to open in the coming days
Zones A and B of the Langlade County funded snowmobile trail system will open Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
The Clark County Health Department will host another COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Feb 4.
It may be the dead of winter, but it’s the beginning of ice cream season for one area shop.
A study conducted by an Aspirus pediatrician found cases of COVID-19 among students and teachers at 17 South Wood County schools remained low when measures to limit the spread of the virus were implemented.
After the news of Aaron’s death, we talked with Zelich about his time with the home run king.
Aspirus is asking eligible patients to submit their request for a COVID-19 vaccination online.
The Village of Marathon City is one step closer to building a new grocery store and retail center.
The Wisconsin DNR has confirmed the first wild deer to test positive for chronic wasting disease in southern Wood County.
One person is dead after their snowmobile broke through the ice Tuesday evening.
Sexual assault can be devastating at any age, but especially as a child while their brain is still developing. 7 Investigates has provided the basic context around the number of sexual assaults in north-central Wisconsin, but in Part 12 of this A Cycle of Abuse series the experts have advice for parents and caregivers, and things you can look out for to protect and support your child.
“Knowing that 12 strangers believed in us, and we heard guilty.”
In Part 3 of the 7 Investigates: Cycle of Abuse series, we shared someone reports a child sexual assault two to three times daily in our 15 county viewing area, but there are countless more that go unreported. That is because reporting can be difficult and complicated for victims.
In Part 5 of the 7 Investigates: Cycle of Abuse series, we shared that in 98% of the child sexual assault cases we studied, the victim knew the suspect. The suspect was only a stranger 2% of the time.
“The biggest danger is family members and trusted friends.” (Lee Shipway, Peaceful Solutions Counseling executive director.)
Despite reports of child sexual assault happening two to three times daily across north-central Wisconsin, charges are only being filed for that crime about twice a week across the same area.
Gov. Tony Evers has announced the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin National Guard will launch a Mobile Vaccination Program beginning January 19.
Northcentral Techincal College President Dr. Lori Weyers will retire in June 2021. Dr. Weyers’ notice of retirement was accepted by the NTC District Board of Trustees Tuesday night at their regular meeting.
Aspirus Health and Ascension have signed an agreement to transfer ownership of seven Ascension hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport services located in north and central Wisconsin to Aspirus.