Sloane Wick
Reporter/ Anchor
WSAW

Sloane Wick joined WSAW as a multimedia journalist and Sunrise 7 Sunday anchor in June of 2023. Sloane graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in journalism.
Throughout her time at school, she wrote for various news magazine and taught a course designed to help incoming students adjust to college life.
Sloane was born and raised in Texas but grew up visiting Wisconsin frequently to see here family members who lived here.
When Sloane isn’t working, she loves paddleboarding, trying new coffee shops and spending time with her puppy. She is excited to be in Wisconsin and looks forward to engaging with the Wausau community.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Sloane Wick
As winter tightens its grip, experts emphasized the importance of walking cautiously to avoid such accidents.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
Lithium-ion batteries continue to power popular gifts like phones and e-bikes, however, these batteries can pose serious fire hazards if damaged.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
The city of Wausau is putting some holiday movie magic into its parade. It started around 6:30 p.m. at Marathon Park and made its way downtown to the 400 block.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
The Portage County Health Care Center could be going up for sale, and on Thursday, the County’s Health Care Center Committee met to discuss selling the facility.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:14 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions that if your children are riding in car seats while wearing puffy coats, those jackets could be doing more harm than good.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
First Presbyterian Church of Wausau celebrated its 54th annual Friends Thanksgiving Dinner.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 9:14 AM CST
|By Sloane Wick
Multiple fire departments are responding to a fire at a funeral home at 631 E Grand Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
Thanksgiving and the holidays overall can be a time of joy, but it can also be difficult for your mental health.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
The much-anticipated Leonid meteor shower is set to reach its peak between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on Nov. 18, providing skygazers with a remarkable celestial display.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
Millions of Americans are set to hit the roads for Thanksgiving in 2023. AAA estimated that approximately one million Wisconsinites will embark on journeys of 50 miles or more.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
North Central Health Care is reopening its residential treatment program in early 2024 for the first time since the pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
Though the holiday light setup was complete, the Winter Wonderland continued to seek volunteers to contribute to the seasonal festivities.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 11:03 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a significant spike in grocery prices, with a nearly 17% increase over the past two years. As Thanksgiving looms just weeks away, ‘The Neighbor’s Place’ community food market has felt that financial strain.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Sloane Wick
The Raptor Educational Group, Inc. (REGI) has warned Wisconsinittes of the unintended consequences of pest control methods.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
A surge in car accidents involving deer has left many drivers on high alert.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 2:37 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick and Sean White
77-year-old Gerald Pagel of New London was identified as the man killed.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 11:19 AM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
The Wisconsin DHS has launched a new service that will transform the support structure for families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, or mental health conditions.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
In a significant step towards enhancing cancer treatment capabilities, Marshfield Clinic in Weston introduced a cutting-edge medical device known as a Linear Accelerator.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Miracle Kids, Madisyn Lang, gave back to the organization through a fundraiser.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
The Village of Rib Mountain is in the process of changing its signs to reflect its newly acquired status.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
The Marathon County Alcohol and Drug Partnership hosted a two-day training session focused on drug impairment and intervention, with a unique twist – the participants were educators.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
For the second year, the Portage County Historical Society held “Twilight Tours” of the historical Forest Cemetery in Stevens Point.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
As Halloween approaches, safety concerns can loom in the shadows. Amanda Tabin, the Save Kids and Injury Prevention Coordinator at Aspirus, warned Halloween poses unique risks to children.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
In 2022, the state witnessed the fewest law enforcement officers on record since the Wisconsin Department of Justice began tracking these numbers in 2008.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Fans of pop sensation Taylor Swift got a taste of the concert experience on the big screen as they gathered in local theaters to watch her latest concert film Friday.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Nicolet College commemorated a significant move towards enhancing public safety training within Central and Northcentral Wisconsin with an open house event on Thursday.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
As the war in Israel captures the world’s attention, be mindful of potential charity scams.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
For many of the graduations, this program was the first Wausau resource to give them help and allow them to heal with others.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Kassandra Sepeda and Sloane Wick
US 51 North closed from County WW because of an incident.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Today marked the debut of Avelo Airlines’ first flight from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Orlando, and this is just the beginning.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Casey Hildebrandt, is a teacher at Wausau West High School during the day but in the evening he transforms into a world-class cyclo-cross rider.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Desiree Fischer and Sloane Wick
After an extensive search, authorities in Vilas County have arrested a 15-year-old boy who is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase, breaking into a home, and stealing a UTV and guns.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Are you looking for the fright of your life? Or maybe just to support a great cause? You can do both at the Haunted Sawmill in Merrill.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
As the looming threat of a government shutdown persists, millions of individuals find themselves abruptly without income, a situation that not only impacts federal employees but also poses serious economic risks for the entire nation.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Volunteers at the Wausau Curling Club took on the process every day, methodically laying down thin layers of water. They allow the water to freeze and then repeat the cycle.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 11:58 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
The Wood County Local Emergency Planning Committee in collaboration with Wisconsin Emergency Management will host a hazardous material training exercise at ERCO Worldwide on Sept. 26 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.. It will involve 6 local agencies. Police, fire and EMS personnel will be on the scene but there will be no real emergency or threat to the public. No hazardous materials are to be released.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Though the official start of fall is Saturday, Granite Peak Resort wasted no time in launching the season with its breathtaking chairlift rides. The resort, known for its picturesque views and outdoor activities, opened its chairlifts to eager riders on Friday.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
The Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin reported the state is currently grappling with the presence of nearly 150 invasive plant species, a situation that poses significant threats to both public health and the economy. These invasive species are capable of wreaking havoc on Wisconsin’s natural landscape. To help fix this issue, the Wisconsin Women in Conservation organization hosted an Invasive Species Management Workshop on Sept. 21 at the Schmeeckle Reserve in Stevens Point.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
There are no low-cost clinics within an hour’s drive of Wausau. The nearest clinic offering appointments for anyone is located in Clark County.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Looking for a full-throttle weekend? The Northwoods Fall Ride is back for the 42nd year.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Dale's Weston Lanes helps organize fundraiser for mental health initiatives in Marathon County
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, tends to reemerge every fall and winter. The disorder often reaches its peak around December, but symptoms frequently start in September and October.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Across northcentral Wisconsin, leaves have begun to change from green into red, orange, yellow, and brown earlier than in previous years.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Despite recent rainfall, the summer of 2023 proved to be one of the driest of recent years. The drought caused concern for pumpkin farmers as they worked to shield their crops from the effects of the prolonged dry spell.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Amid the whirl of carousel rides, the aroma of corndogs and the excitement of shooting games at this year’s Portage County fair, a more serious concern took center stage — the safety of the drinking water. Portage County officials offered free nitrate screening, allowing fairgoers to bring water samples for on-the-spot examination by water specialists.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
Do you want another “Reason to Live?” call “Dr. Love,” “Mr. Speed” and “Beth” because it’s going to be one of those “Crazy Crazy Nights” in Crandon tonight.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
In an innovative approach to tackle road safety concerns, a Wisconsin State Patrol plane took to the skies to aid ground police in identifying and stopping dangerous behaviors on the roads.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
UW-Madison marks its 175th anniversary in 2023, and as part of the celebration, university staff members and farmers went on a tour of one of the most unique working spaces in the area, DuBay Cranberry Co.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crash on Highway 29 on Sunday, Aug. 27 between the Hwy. 51 interchange and the Wisconsin River.A Sheriff’s office official confirmed at least one ambulance was present at the scene and at least one motorcycle was involved.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Sloane Wick
It’s a show that attracts up to 10,000 people a day and people have been in line for its first big weekend in four years as the Edgar Steam Engine Show celebrates 50 years.