Erinn Taylor
Sunrise 7 Anchor
Wausau, WI
Erinn Taylor joined NewsChannel 7 as an Anchor/Reporter in December 2021. She anchors and produces Sunrise 7 on weekday mornings.
Erinn started her career at WFRV-TV in Green Bay in September 2016, where she was initially hired as a producer. After working as a producer for about a year, she was promoted to a multimedia journalist. She also served as a fill-in anchor.
Erinn graduated from Grand Valley State University in the Spring of 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast News.
Originally from Muskegon, Michigan, Erinn grew up on Lake Michigan. She still enjoys getting to the beach whenever possible.
When she’s not at work, Erinn loves running, reading, spending time with friends and family, and being outside whenever it’s sunny.
She also enjoys playing with her two cats, Gravy and Pepper.
Police in Wisconsin Rapids say a police dog was utilized early Saturday morning to apprehend a suspect who ran from police.
This Sunday, internationally acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator Jan Brett will be making a stop in Wausau for her Winter Wonderland tour.
The holiday shopping season is in full swing in Stevens Point, and there’s quite a bit of incentive to support local business. Shop Small Week 2023 is underway, and is giving people the chance to win prizes when shopping downtown.
The weather outside is frightful, but warming up with a bowl of soup is delightful. Dana Rady with the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association stopped by Sunrise 7 Tuesday morning to share a soup recipe that’s sure to warm you from the inside out.
Monk Botanical Gardens is teaming up with Hsu Growing Supply for this winter’s Hands-on Plants workshops. In years past, the workshops were held outside in the gardens. For 2023, they are taking place inside at Hsu Growing Supply.
After Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday. Blake Opal-Wahoske from the Wausau River District says he’s hoping to see crowds in downtown Wausau as folks check off names from their holiday shopping lists.
The Rotary Winter Wonderland kicks off its 18th year on November 24 at the Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield. Organizers Danielle and Al Nystrom stopped by Sunrise 7 Tuesday morning to talk about the upcoming season.
The season of giving is upon us, and an effort to provide new pajamas to kids in our area through the annual Pajama Drive.
Before you dig into that turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, you’ll have a chance to get a little exercise in at the Festival Foods Turkey Trot. The grocery store chain is hosting 11 races across Wisconsin, including in Stevens Point and Marshfield.
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m.
Ben Lee with the United Way stopped by Sunrise 7 Tuesday morning to chat about the upcoming event that’s become a tradition for many families in North Central Wisconsin.
If your porch is starting to look a little drab this season, Monk Botanical Gardens is here to help. Education and Events Manager Elise Schuler stopped by Sunrise 7 Monday morning to share more about the Gardens’ upcoming ‘Hands-on Plants’ workshops.
Farmers market shopping does not end when the weather gets cold in Stevens Point. The Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market is open every Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., November through April. The market is held at the Boys and Girls Club Berard Center, located at 941 Michigan Avenue.
Fans of the movie ‘Mean Girls’ will have the chance to catch the musical version over the weekend at Wausau East High School. The Wausau East End Players are putting on performances of ‘Mean Girls’ the musical Friday through Sunday.
It’s getting colder outside, but there’s still plenty going on inside the Marathon County Public Library.
‘She Loves Me’ is a classical musical about mistaken identities and finding true love in unlikely places. The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point’s Department of Theatre and Dance is putting on the show over two weekends in November.
Lakeland Union High School will be closed on Thursday, November 2 due to a ‘potential threat via social media.’ The school made the announcement on its Facebook page Thursday morning. In the post, the school shared that “the purpose of not being at school is to allow law enforcement to complete their investigation and ensure safety to our students and school.”
he holidays are going to be here before we know it, and Saturday will offer a chance to get a jump start on holiday shopping. The Wausau West Gridiorn Craft and Vendor Show will be held at the Wausau West Fieldhouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monk Botanical Gardens is giving you the chance to learn more about and celebrate the Day of the Dead on Wednesday evening. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the gardens.
Halloween is quickly approaching, and that means spooky decorations, fun costumes, and of course, candy. Aspirus Clinical Dietician Ashley Chrisinger stopped by Sunrise 7 Monday morning to share some tips on making healthy choices this Halloween.
October is National Pork Month, celebrating the hard work and dedication of Wisconsin’s farmers. It’s also prime time for cranberry harvesting in Wisconsin. To mark both, Ashley Hagenow, the 76th Alice in Dairyland, is sharing a recipe for Cranberry Pork Chops.
The 3rd annual Halloween Luminary Fest at Calvary Lutheran Church is set for October 20 and 21. A portion of profits from the event will benefit Patriot K-9s of Wisconsin - Wausau.
Kids will have the chance to show off their costumes and get some candy on Saturday, October 21 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Wausau at the cemetery’s first Trunk or Treat Trail event. The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
If you’re looking for a fun and spooky way to spend your weekend while supporting a good cause, you’ll want to check out the Auburndale School Forest Pumpkin Glow. The event is set to take place Saturday, October 14 at the Auburndale School Forest.
It’s spooky season, and the Wausau Paranormal Research Society is inviting you on a ghost tour, to learn about the history of some of Wausau’s landmarks.
Officials in Wood County are searching for an 11-year-old boy with autism. He reportedly left his home in the Hewitt area at around 3 p.m. Monday without telling anyone and was last seen at around 11 p.m. near the intersection of Yellowstone Drive and Mallard Lane.
Tammy Stezenski, the Director of Marketing at the Grand Theater, stopped by Sunrise 7 to go over the theater’s lineup for the month of October and announce The Price is Right Live.
The house opens Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., with the show set to start at 7:00 p.m.
aregivers looking to connect with other adoptive parents, foster parents, or guardians have the chance to do so at an event Tuesday in Wausau. It’s also an opportunity for the kids to have a fun night.
Kids can get creative and design a car for the upcoming Pinewood Derby. The race will be held on November 4 at the Wausau Boys and Girls Club.
Football season is here, and that means it’s time to enjoy some yummy food while watching the game.
This weekend Marshfield is falling into Autumn with its 31st annual Maple Fall Fest. The event is set to take place September 16 and 17 at Wildwood Park.
Pointoberfest will return to Stevens Point for its 11th year on Saturday, September 16.
The Polish Heritage Awareness Society of Central Wisconsin is preparing for the Dozynki Harvest Festival on September 16 and 17 in downtown Stevens Point.
Residents of north central Wisconsin will have three opportunities to join the ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ this September.
Walk for Hope 2023 aims to end the stigma surrounding mental health, prevent suicide
Stephanie Daniels, the Aspirus branch and Childcare services director at the Woodson YMCA, and Sara Vick, the Camp and School Age Director stopped by Sunrise 7 to share more information about the after-school programs offered at the YMCA.
Wausau School District Pupil Services Director Cale Bushman and Coordinator of Pupil Services Andy Grimm stopped by Sunrise 7 Tuesday morning to talk about mental health resources available in their district.
If you’re looking to help others while getting a discount on hardware items, an annual event that benefits the Children’s Miracle Network begins Friday.
The 4th annual Stilettos Ride for ALS is Saturday, August 5. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hog Creek Bar & Grill in Mosinee.
Monday morning, the owners of The Big Garlic stopped by Sunrise 7 to celebrate one year in business.
Ashley Hagenow, the 76th Alice in Dairyland stopped by Sunrise 7 Wednesday morning to share some fun facts about ice cream in the Dairy State, and a recipe for homemade ice cream.
For the 21st year, the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners are putting on their annual Garden Walk. It’s a chance to get out in nature and see some of the beautiful gardens in our area.
The Marathon County Public Library is offering programming this summer to keep kids busy all summer long.
Dana Rady from the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association stopped by NewsChannel 7 Tuesday morning with a couple of recipes that will fit right in at your family dinner or barbeque cookout.
The Pittsville Area Community Theater will present ‘Murder on the Orient Express”. It’s July 14-16 and 21-23.
Officials with the Stevens Point Fire Department say no one was injured after an attached garage caught fire early Wednesday morning.
