Hannah Borchert
Reporter/ Weekend anchor
WSAW
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Hannah Borchert joined NewsChannel 7 as a multimedia journalist in July of 2021. She also anchors NewsChannel 7 Weekend.
She majored in communication and journalism, advertising, and media studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She also earned a certificate in peace studies and conflict resolution.
Throughout college, Hannah enjoyed coordinating and participating in volunteering activities through the UW-Milwaukee National Residence Hall Honorary. And she sang in various choirs, her favorite being Forte Femmes A Capella Choir.
In her free time, Hannah enjoys listening to podcasts and going to coffee shops. While Hannah grew up in the Appleton area, she looks forward to calling Wausau her new home!
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:55 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
First Student addresses frustrations with unreliable bussing.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Avoiding frozen and broken pipes.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:42 AM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
A 20-year-old Stevens Point man accused of stabbing a woman and her child has pleaded not guilty.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
The Level III NICU helps babies as young as 23 weeks.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
Fresh off his Inaugural address two weeks ago, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2023 State of the State address from the Assembly chambers to the state legislature at 7 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
According to the ‘Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health 2022 annual report’ the recommended professional-to-patient ratio is 250 community-based mental health professionals to one, Wisconsin is at 440 to one.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 1:31 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Structure fire displaces several Minocqua residents.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
On Tuesday council will make final decisions about the referendum. If they sign off on it, the people of Marshfield will vote on it on the general election in April.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Wausau Fire Department up more than 3% in call volume in 2022 compared to the previous year.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Two out of three homes in Marathon County test higher than the EPA's Action level.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
The volunteer coordinator said the warming center has more than doubled attendance.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
A 20-year-old Stevens Points man is facing attempted homicide charges after he’s accused of stabbing a woman and her child.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Wausau is struggling to renew their fleets.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
2023 brings wage increases for millions of Americans.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:12 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
One-third of Americans took on an average of over $1,500 in holiday debt. Which is a 24% increase over last year
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 3:46 PM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department has identified the suspect in a home invasion and armed robbery as Alexander Watters of Wittenberg.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:38 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Jan. 3, 2023, is a day that will go down in history for the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office as Chad Billeb was officially sworn in as Marathon County’s 52nd sheriff.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 9:51 AM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
A 22-year-old man is dead following a home invasion early Tuesday morning in Elderon.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Packers win boosts business for Hoehn's Huddle.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 3:11 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Three new firefighters have already begun in house-training at Wausau Fire Department.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:48 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Sants Greg donates thousands of toys and a generous cash donation to Marshfield Children's Hospital.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
The day after Christmas shoppers make holiday returns.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:39 PM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
A 20-year-old Stevens Points man is facing attempted homicide charges after he’s accused of stabbing a woman and her child.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks will step down on Jan. 1st.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Snow sculptor shares his most recent piece.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
First responders face more challenges in the field when there is severe weather.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:44 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
School's plan for potential snow days or virtual learning days.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 5:29 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Wausau Free Clinic moves locations and expands.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:49 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Firefighters respond to fire in Pittsville.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
New technology can be extremely helpful, but it can also cause a lot of headaches for people including the Marathon County Dispatch.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
The First United Methodist Church of Wausau is the congregation's 5th building in 175 years.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
AAA explains why gas prices have drastically dropped.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Portage County Board will vote on Dec. 20th to decide if they will give the funds to the Adult Day Center.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Don't bring your holiday lights to the landfill. You can recycle them at the Habitat for Humanity.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:52 PM CST
|By Heather Poltrock and Hannah Borchert
A Wisconsin Rapids man who was reported missing in 1976 has been identified as a murder victim in a Montana cold case.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Giving Tuesday is a crucial day for many local non-profits.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
You can shop online and support local.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 4:30 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Police give advice on how to avoid falling victim to porch pirates.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Students experience severe bus delays and cancellations.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 3:41 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
The Wisconsin Rapids Hannah Center is scheduled to open in Spring.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Dry shampoos with cancer-causing chemicals remain on the shelves in stores.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 12:38 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
One resource that helps victims is the Hannah Center in Marshfield which has been serving women for more than 30 years.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Preparing for winter weather
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Portage County could lose its Adult Day Center.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 7:19 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Town of Rudolph crash leaves one dead and two injured.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 7:55 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Democratic Representative Katrina Shankland will once again face Scott Soik, a Republican, in the State Assembly race for District 71.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:05 PM CST
|By Hannah Borchert
Stevens Point voters will have to decide on several referendums during elections.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Hannah Borchert
The Wausau Police Department is hiring new patrol officers.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Hannah Borchert
Wausau Public Works is working overtime to collect leaves.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Hannah Borchert
Children staying at the hospital participate in trick-or-treating.
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