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.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
Marathon County snowmobile trails in Zone 3 will open Friday at 8 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:40 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
One person is dead after a snowmobile accident in the town of Nokomis Friday night.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 8:50 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
North Central Health Care and the North Central Community Services Program Board have appointed Gary Olsen to serve as the organization’s new Executive Director.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 2:58 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The incident occurred at the Cenex gas station.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The Stevens Point Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a vehicle suspected to be involved in package thefts on the city’s east side.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:09 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The Mountain Bay Trail from County J going East into Shawano County will be open to snowmobiles beginning on Friday.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:17 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Wausau East High School Auditorium
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 9:33 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
Starting Monday, December 12, all village business will be held in the new location at 4747 Camp Phillips Rd.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:43 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
According to an email sent to parents, administration did not feel staff and student safety were in jeopardy at any point
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 9:53 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer and Emily Davies
Aspirus Network Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin on Wednesday announced a new agreement that ensures continued in-network access to care for all of Anthem’s members at Aspirus Network providers and facilities.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 10:46 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
One person has died in a crash in Amherst Junction Friday morning.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 8:30 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
Fire crews are currently fighting a house fire on Wausau’s west side.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 8:13 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
Wausau’s annual holiday parade will return to another year of holiday cheer on December 2nd in downtown Wausau.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wausau School District will host a public meeting Wednesday night to share more information about the future of the district.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 8:44 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The price of a Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is 4.3% more this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The Marshfield Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds Tuesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:18 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
Authorities in Portage County are investigating the death of a person found Saturday evening.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:52 AM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the recent theft of a trailer.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
Town officials submitted their formal application to the Wisconsin Department of Administration on Monday.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer
The Rib Mountain Plan Commission met with a developer Wednesday night to discuss the possibility of building a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Rib Mountain Drive.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 3:35 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer and Emily Davies
A two-week trial is scheduled to begin on Monday for the suspect in a 1984 homicide case.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:09 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
According to a press release, the body of 41-year-old Jeffery Manley was found in an outbuilding on his property.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 8:48 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Fourth-grade students from DC Everest and surrounding schools experienced what it’s like to live and work on a farm as part of the Food for America program.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Community Blood Center will be shipping blood products to Florida once transportation routes reopen.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 1:12 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, all eastbound lanes on Hwy 10 at mile marker 232 near Amherst Junction are closed.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer and Heather Poltrock
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in Rib Mountain Monday.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Wausau’s annual large item drop-off event is set for Friday and Saturday.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police and Vilas County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help in locating a missing Lac du Flambeau man.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:01 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Maier is charged with the murder of Benny Scruggs. Scruggs was found stabbed to death in his bed in his home on July 17, 1985.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 5:38 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
An 8-year-old boy is dead and four other people were injured in a crash on Hwy 17 in the Town of Merrill Saturday night.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office 911 center received a report of a crash on County Rd A in the Town of Bradley around 10:00 a.m Saturday.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 1:19 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge will close its doors after almost 50 years as part of the Wausau community.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received a five-year grant from the CDC to prevent suicide in Wisconsin.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 1:52 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wausau School District says a threatening message on social media that appeared to be directed at Wausau West High School was unsubstantiated.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wausau Environmental Charter School would have a nature-based focus and use the Waldorf method of learning
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
As the city of Wausau works to get its new drinking water facility online, residents may see some changes to the color of their water.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in Rib Mountain Monday.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 11:44 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
A Wausau teen charged with shooting and injuring another man will head to trial.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is hosting a movie night at Lake Pacawa Park in Plover Thursday.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wausau City Council voted to move ahead with plans for a new apartment complex on Wausau’s riverfront Wednesday night.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:53 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Marshfield Police Department is warning the community about a recent phone scam.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:26 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Grand Rapids Fire Department is mourning the loss of fellow firefighter Riley Huiras.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Merrill Common Council appointed a joint team to act as interim city administrators Wednesday night.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:12 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
One person was injured in an ATV crash in Waupaca County Wednesday night.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Firefighters from the Stevens Point Fire Department are ready to fire up their annual Fill the Boot campaign.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Dozens of pieces of medical equipment are being sent to Ukraine thanks to a Wausau non-profit.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
A 25-year-old man charged with firing a gun at a deputy will head to trial.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:12 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Area law enforcement and fire departments gathered in Kronenwetter Tuesday night for a National Night Out event.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 8:49 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Sandy’s Bark Park in the town of Rib Mountain is in the running to receive a $5,000 dog park grant.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Waushara County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to stay away from the area of 613 W Main St in the city of Wautoma after a report of a gas leak.
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