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.
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Crews were called to the house on Creciente Dr just after 11:30 a.m.
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Multiple fire departments responded to an apartment building on the 200 block of E Pine St around 4:15 a.m.
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The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information about a structure fire in the town of Cameron Monday night.
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Expect increased emergency vehicles and personnel, no disruption to airport operations
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A graduation ceremony Thursday celebrated employment opportunities for these young adults with disabilities.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted this morning that Cobb is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Jets.
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The Class 1 recall is for the Stoney Pepperoni frozen pizzas
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Multiple crews are responding to a structure fire in the town of Eau Pleine in Portage County.
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Elier Bravo De Leon stabbed a 32-year woman and her 7-year-old child in their Stevens Point apartment on Dec. 20.
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The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of two people who were found dead Saturday evening. Investigators said Daniel Gumz, 65, and Ronnie Gumz, 62, died as a result of what is presumed to be a murder-suicide.
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A section of County Hwy KK near the Wausau School Forest is closed because of a culvert collapse.
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center received a call Saturday evening from a man who reported arriving home to find his father and uncle both dead inside the home.
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Thousands of people are without power in northern Wisconsin Saturday morning.
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There are also a number of disabled vehicles on Hwy 51 between Hwy J and Hwy S because of the road conditions.
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The lab has bacteria testing capabilities and will also work with another lab to offer nitrate testing
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After many veterinarian exams, it was determined Dasty was suffering from blastomycosis.
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In the past week, REGI has admitted seven barred owls. All were hit by vehicles and found on the side of the road.
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After a 6 day trial, Derek Goplin was convicted of 1st-degree intentional homicide.
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A 37-year-old Wausau man accused of cutting another man’s throat will enter a plea Monday.
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Central Wisconsin cheese and dairy manufacturers are set to compete for the title of United States Champion at the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest.
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The Hull Fire Department, along with other area departments, will conduct a live-fire training exercise in a previously purchased structure in the 5400 block of Golla Road on Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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John Breske of Elderon was named the 25th member of the Packers Fan Hall of Fame
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According to a report from the Wisconsin DNR, an 8-year-old girl died on a public trail in the town of Eisenstein Saturday afternoon
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Portage County Executive John Pavelski announced Monday that the social media app TikTok is not allowed on Portage County government devices.
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The tubing and downhill skiing runs at Powers Bluff Winter Recreation Area are now closed due to warm temperatures and deteriorating conditions.
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The department says warm temperatures and deteriorating trail conditions lead to the closure.
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No one was injured after a fire at a Wausau dry cleaner and laundromat Monday afternoon.
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Staff at the skilled nursing and rehab center are asking the community to send in or drop off Valentine’s Day cards.
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The 78-year-old Amherst man accused of shooting and killing an elderly man has pleaded not guilty to 1st-degree intentional homicide.
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Marathon County snowmobile trails in Zone 3 will open Friday at 8 a.m.
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One person is dead after a snowmobile accident in the town of Nokomis Friday night.
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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.
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The incident occurred at the Cenex gas station.
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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.
The Mountain Bay Trail from County J going East into Shawano County will be open to snowmobiles beginning on Friday.
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The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the Wausau East High School Auditorium
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Starting Monday, December 12, all village business will be held in the new location at 4747 Camp Phillips Rd.
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According to an email sent to parents, administration did not feel staff and student safety were in jeopardy at any point
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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.
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One person has died in a crash in Amherst Junction Friday morning.
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Fire crews are currently fighting a house fire on Wausau’s west side.
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Wausau’s annual holiday parade will return to another year of holiday cheer on December 2nd in downtown Wausau.
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The Wausau School District will host a public meeting Wednesday night to share more information about the future of the district.
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The price of a Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is 4.3% more this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey.
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The Marshfield Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds Tuesday morning.
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Authorities in Portage County are investigating the death of a person found Saturday evening.
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The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the recent theft of a trailer.
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