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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Gabriel Ross was convicted Thursday of aggravated battery and threats to injure after he attacked another man outside of his Park Ridge home in July 2019.
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Severe storms produced numerous reports of wind damage, including down trees and power outages.
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Riverside Fire District Chief Rob Bowen said the preliminary cause of a fire at Waterstone Mortage appears to have been caused by an electrical issue.
The fire is located on Grand Ave, just north of the Schofield Dam
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Due to an increase in the demand for COVID-19 testing, community testing sites are being expanded in Marathon County.
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A juvenile is under investigation for suspicion of arson after a fire damaged a home in Stevens Point Thursday night.
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Portions of the snowmobile trails in Marathon County will open Friday and Saturday.
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A Wisconsin State Patrol cruiser was struck from behind Thursday night near Wausau.
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Due to heavy fog and slippery road conditions, only vehicles that are presenting a public safety hazard will be towed.
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Crews responded to a 4-unit apartment building on the 700 block of North Memorial Drive just before 7:00 a.m. Friday
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The Wausau Eagles Club will be providing free meals on Christmas Day.
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The Wisconsin Rapids School District is warning families of troubling post that has been shared on the social media platform, TikTok.
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The Wausau Man of Honor Society annual ham giveaway will take place Saturday, Dec. 11.
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The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department is working with an anthropologist to determine the origin of a human skull found outside in the town of Cassian.
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Community partners from across Marathon County hosted a community vigil Tuesday night to honor those who have died from COVID-19. The event was held on the 400 Block in downtown Wausau.
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The Wausau Police Department says a sex offender accused of tampering with his GPS monitoring equipment is back in police custody.
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Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff Tuesday to honor Wisconsin State Patrol Master Trooper Daniel Stainbrook, who lost his life in the line of duty due to complications from contracting COVID-19.
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Admission stickers and trail passes for Wisconsin’s state parks and forests go on sale Friday.
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The one-vehicle crash occurred just before 9:00 a.m on US Hwy 10 just east of Cty Rd G in the Town of Eau Pleine.
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Nine people were injured after a vehicle hit an Amish buggy in Taylor County Wednesday afternoon.
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The Salvation Army of Wausau is asking for for volunteer bell ringers in the Marathon County area.
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Administrators with the Wausau School District have proposed $1 million in stipends as a thank you to staff members.
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The Salvation Army in Wausau will begin its annual Red Kettle Campaign with a concert on the 400 Block Nov. 12.
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One person is in custody after running from police in Wausau Wednesday morning.
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The Uninversity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has reached a 70% vaccination rate among students.
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Flags to fly at half staff in honor of Navy Fireman, Antigo native killed during Pearl Harbor attack
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags to be flown at half staff Saturday in honor of Navy Fireman First Class Kenneth E. Doernenburg, who lost his life during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Hazelhurst Wednesday evening.
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Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, as “Bob Uecker Day” in Wisconsin
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People living in a Stevens Point mobile home park will not have their water shut off Thursday morning.
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The Operation Allies Welcome team at Fort McCoy has vaccinated 97% of Afghan refugees against measles, mumps, and rubella, and chickenpox.
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Hately Elementary School was one of 325 schools nationwide to receive the award
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A 54-year-old Wausau man pleaded guilty in federal court today to one count of mail fraud and one count of money laundering and was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison.
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Lakeland Union High School is hosting a viewing of the movie “United 93″ Thursday evening to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks
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A five-day trial is scheduled to begin in March for the suspect in a 1984 homicide case.
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirmed a deer farm in Langlade County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
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Mayor Derek Woellner explained in the last month, Lincoln County has seen a very high disease activity level.
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The Stevens Point Area School District will require face coverings inside all district schools and buildings beginning Monday, August 23.
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For every blizzard ice cream treat purchased on Thursday, $2 will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network to benefit kids at Marshfield Children’s Hospital.
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Classic car enthusiasts will have one more chance to get their fix at the 2nd annual Rally for Iola event this fall.
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating after two people were shot in a critical incident in the Village of Maine Friday night.
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One man is in custody after leading police on a chase from Marshfield into rural Clark County Wednesday night.
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Loy’s resignation was effective July 1
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Wisconsin State Patrol officers will take to the sky to monitor traffic on state highways in four counties next week.
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Bottles of free hand sanitizer will be available in a display near checkout at Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores
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The Wausau River District is partnering with the City of Wausau and downtown businesses to celebrate 715 Day on Thursday, July 15.
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Five people from central Wisconsin will be charged with attempted homicide next week in Dane County for their alleged roles in a shooting last fall in Sun Prairie.
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A new Little Free Library location is now open outside of the Woodson YMCA in downtown Wausau.
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A man has been arrested for his alleged role in the murder of Hannah Miller.
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The health care system will offer either the Johnson & Johnson or Pfizer vaccine
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The driver of the motorcycle has been identified as Brian Rygiel, 49, of Chippewa Falls.