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: 19 hours ago
|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.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:04 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
One person is in custody after a drug bust in Portage County Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Police are responding to an incident near the UW-Stevens Point campus.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved critical incident in the town of Lincoln in Forest County.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
One of two people charged with multiple felonies stemming from a child sexual assault investigation has pleaded not guilty.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 12:41 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in a ditch Saturday morning.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wausau Police Department is asking the public for help to identify the suspects in a recent theft.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has identified the first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Dane County.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 11:23 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Cass Cousins to serve as Portage County District Attorney.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 1:59 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Stevens Point Common Council and the Police and Fire Commission agreed Tuesday to provide fire protection service to the village of Park Ridge.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 9:48 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Marshfield Police Department has received a number of complaints from people who have found anti-Semitic pamphlets in their yards.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing man.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
A Tomahawk man is under arrest after an extensive investigation linked him to various thefts, burglaries, and drug activity.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 5-year-old drowned in an Adams County pond Monday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The sixth year of the Levitt AMP Concert Series is underway this summer in Stevens Point.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Due to the storm damage from Wednesday’s storms, the city of Wausau has extended its yard waste site hours.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Wausau Events has canceled Wednesday night’s Concert on the Square because of the threat of severe weather. They will not utilize the rain location.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s with a heat index close to 100 degrees.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
The Wausau Elks Lodge #248 will celebrate Flag Day on the 400 Block Tuesday evening.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 11:22 AM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Crews have been paged to Festive Foods on Cty Hwy D.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
Brandon Colligan, 26, was last seen June 10 when he met with a friend for coffee in Stevens Point
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
A Wood County man is facing multiple drug charges after investigators seized a large amount of methamphetamine at a Port Edwards home Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer
A Weston man has been charged with criminal damage to property after police say he vandalized several Wausau businesses.
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