Tony Langfellow
Weekend Anchor & MMJ
Wausau, WI
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Tony Langfellow joined the NewsChannel 7 team in May 2020 and is a weekday reporter and the NewsChannel 7 Weekend Anchor and Producer. He is a native of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
Tony graduated from St. Cloud State University in May 2020 with a degree in Mass Communications and an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. He was the Editor-In-Chief of the campus newspaper, the University Chronicle in the spring of 2020 and was a News Intern at WCCO Channel 4 in Minneapolis in the fall of 2019.
When Tony is not reporting the news, watching the news, reading the news, or looking for news story ideas, he enjoys watching sports and doing other fun outdoor activities and hanging out with his friends and family.
Education
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Erinn Taylor and Tony Langfellow
The month of October will be a busy one for staff at the Grand Theater in Wausau.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Tony Langfellow
Between 40-70% of older adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic sleep issues.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
This month we’re saluting the terrific tuber, the stunning spud, also known as the potato. September is National Potato Month and to celebrate, we’re showing you how to prepare baked potatoes in several ways.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 8:36 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
‘Artrageous weekend’ is returning to Wausau Sept. 10-11 to showcase artwork in a variety of styles and price ranges from over 120 juried, professional artists from across the nation. A variety of food selections along with musical entertainment will also be taking place at the 400 Block.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
There’s a lot going on this summer in Stevens Point. Mayor Mike Wiza stopped by Sunrise 7 to sit down with Tony Langfellow and provide some updates.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:15 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The Wausau City Council is expected to decide Tuesday if it will sell the former Wausau Chemical building to a group looking to create an indoor green space.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The Northwoods Marching Band has been formally invited to perform at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 2, 2023.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
UW Health said nationwide, more than 3,000 kids under 15-years-old are sent to the emergency room from firework related injuries.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:07 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The Merrill Police Department is getting a new tool that will make their job easier and more importantly, save lives. It’s a small device that will make a big difference.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A non-profit in Marshfield that helps women and children in crisis is expanding to serve more people.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The Wausau Water Works Committee is moving forward with a new strategy to manage PFAS in the city's drinking water. The committee held a special meeting Monday afternoon. They voted to move forward with a long-term solution to remove PFAS.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 12:09 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The sport of pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and it’s also gaining more popularity in Your Town Stevens Point.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:05 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
It was a fun filled evening in downtown Wausau with the first night of Concerts on the Square and Dining on the Street.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Indoor green space may soon be coming to Wausau to give people a place to gather all year long.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The Wausau Economic Development Committee held a meeting Tuesday night to discuss the project for the former Westside Battery and Electric Service building.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The city opened their first dedicated pickleball court. The crack of the ball hitting a paddle will now be a familiar sound at Stevens Point’s Mead Park.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday has left many people at a loss for words.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The cheers and enthusiasm for the re-opening of the Wausau Boys and Girls Club rang out Tuesday afternoon to mark a new beginning.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Parents and students are angry and scared that the Wausau School district might change its sex ed curriculum. The district said there’s nothing to be worried about.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The city of Rhinelander is breaking ground on a project that improves one of its popular parks.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Scammers are coming up with new and different ways to steal your loved ones’ money.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A program that helps seniors with food insecurity is gaining ground in central Wisconsin.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Wausau Events and the Wausau River District are getting ready for Concerts on the Square and Dining on the Street.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The sudden shift from cold to warm weather has area small engine shops seeing an influx of customers.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Emily Davies and Tony Langfellow
The Kronenwetter Village Board held a special meeting Monday evening related to a budget amendment and to consider dismissing, demoting, licensing, to disciplining the village administrator.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Gardening for a cause, that’s what a group in Marshfield is doing to get fresh produce to people in need.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Contaminated water in a Portage County village is causing controversy and people are speaking out.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Mental health is being highlighted in the City of Marshfield to try and end the stigma surrounding it.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:56 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Catching early signs of drug and alcohol use in your teen. That’s the idea of a presentation that took place at D.C. Everest High School Wednesday night.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Petition created for ‘Lily Alerts’ after Chippewa Falls girl’s death
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Students at area schools are helping Wisconsin veterans get ready for their Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
One person is recovering at Marshfield Medical Center after their vehicle rolled over in Wood County.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A Portage County man is getting overwhelming community support as he battles Chronic Lyme Disease. It's a disease that's changed Lance Aeby’s life, and has set him back financially.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A compromise has been reached for a 4.5 mile stretch of road in the Town of Linwood, that’s just west of Stevens Point.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Everyone is safe after a house fire in Wausau Saturday morning.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A non-profit group out of Rhinelander is planning to provide temporary housing to homeless veterans.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Native American women are murdered at a rate of 10 times more than the national average.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
The Wisconsin Paper Council is a top 60 finalist to potentially receive a grant as part of the American Rescue Plan.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
‘Spring cleaning for a cause.’ That’s a new fundraiser that the Medical Assistant Club at Mid-State Technical College is doing. They’re collecting donations to help people in Ukraine.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow and Heather Poltrock
Voters in Portage County have said ‘yes’ to building a new Portage County Health Care Center.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Remembering what may have been forgotten. That’s the goal of a Birnamwood man writing a book showcasing the first-hand experiences of Korean War veterans in battle.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 3:00 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
This is one of the most difficult times of year for snow removal companies, they’re trying to keep up with the changing weather.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Marshfield Clinic and Aspirus Health are scrambling for more help. Marshfield and Aspirus are mostly losing people to other careers or retirement.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:14 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow and Brittany Dobbins
The incoming storm is an important reminder for people to be prepared at your home for power outages.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow and Brittany Dobbins
The Marathon County Highway Department is trying to keep the roads as safe as possible.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 12:49 AM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A state grant could help employees at private businesses afford childcare, as people struggle to find providers and prices continue to rise.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
A unique and new childcare center is coming soon to the Wausau area. The program is said to be the first of its kind in the state. The new childcare center is going to focus on helping kids with disabilities.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Restaurants across the Wausau area are helping remember the life of Everest Metro Detective Jason Weiland. They put on a fundraiser in his honor. The fundraiser was called 'Dining for J.' There were 12 area restaurants are participating including the Eagle's Nest.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Ukrainian exchange student shares experiences to Stevens Point council.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Tony Langfellow
Parents in Marathon City have been struggling to find childcare nearby, but now with the opening of Little Lions Childcare, it’s filling a void and the opportunity couldn’t come soon enough.
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