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11/16/2024

If you missed today's episode of the Wausau Business Show you can hear it and all of the previous episodes anytime at https://civicmedia.us/shows/wausau-business-show and on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts.

11/16/2024

The disconnect between Latino voters and political messaging.
Why there's a growing failure to resonate is discussed on The Maggie Daun Show:

Laura Rodriguez, VP of Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress, discusses the failure of political parties to resonate with Latino voters on The Maggie Daun Show.

11/16/2024

Wausau West and Newman Catholic meeting in a girls basketball scrimmage at Merrill this afternoon. We will have the Cardinals season opener vs. Assumption Thursday and the Warriors vs. Neenah next Friday on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm & Civic Media app.

11/15/2024

You’ll have to wait almost an entire year to see another full moon look this big and bright, don’t miss it this weekend alongside a meteor shower.

Look Up! It’s The Final Supermoon Of The Year You’ll have to wait almost an entire year to see another full moon look this big and bright, don’t miss it this weekend.

11/15/2024

With hopes to build a new hospital, plans are in place and approvals are needed before it can be up and running.

Aspirus in the Chippewa Valley after HSHS closures. With hopes to build a new hospital, plans are in place and approvals are needed before it can be up and running.

11/15/2024

Wisconsin farmer calls election results a disaster for agriculture.
What Hans Breitenmoser wants you to know about the new administration's impact on rural communities:

Lincoln County Farmer Hans Breitenmoser sounds an alarm about the new administration’s pending impact on agriculture and rural communities.

11/14/2024

The grants offer up to $500,000 to nonprofit organizations for recruiting, training, and licensing teachers.

The grants offer up to $500,000 to nonprofit organizations for recruiting, training, and licensing teachers.

11/14/2024

A recent wave of racist texts aimed at Black Wisconsinites has renewed discussions about the importance of data privacy – and the lack of regulation that makes these types of cyberattacks far too easy to commit.

Experts say because anyone can have such detailed information about their targets is where an intimidation factor comes in.

11/14/2024

Next week in Wisconsin is a time to prep and plan for cold and snowy conditions, especially as a snow storm sets its sights on us.

Winter Weather Awareness Week Comes With New Warnings. Next week in Wisconsin is a time to prep and plan for cold and snowy conditions, especially as a storm sets up with sights set on us.

11/12/2024

There is good news out there!
Here's a conversation around kindness and how small gestures can make a big difference on The Chad Holmes Show:

A conversation around kindness and how small gestures can make a big difference for World Kindness Day and everyday on The Chad Holmes Show.

11/12/2024

Tuesday 8-10 am Bob Look will again be guest hosting the Chad Holmes Show for the vacationing host. Bob will be joined by Jane Graham Jennings from the Wausau Women's Community and science fiction author Sue Burke. Tune in on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app.

11/11/2024

Hear the Wisconsin musician's song honoring female veterans; plus, how many veterans in the state are women and other things you may not know about veterans:

How to get involved with Warrior Songs and ten things you may not know about Veterans who call the Badgers State home.

11/09/2024

Donald Trump prevails in a red-wave election, Tammy Baldwin survives, the WOW shift slows, State Senate Dems shine, Republicans keep the legislature, and much more.

It happened again. Donald Trump won the presidential election, and it was his victory in Wisconsin that put him over the top. It’s not great. Trump was a bad president in his first term, and he’ll be a bad and potentially even more dangerous president in his next term. We’re going to have to s...

11/09/2024

Some Medicare beneficiaries may be surprised by a downside to a health care law passed this year: premium increases for some plans.

https://civicmedia.us/news/2024/11/01/medicare-drug-plans-are-getting-better-next-year-some-will-also-cost-more

11/09/2024

It’s been celebrated in the area since 1986 and was declared a holiday just last year in Wausau by former Mayor Katie Rosenburg.

Hmong New Years in Central Wisconsin this Weekend. It’s been celebrated in the area since 1986 and was declared a holiday just last year in Wausau by former Mayor Katie Rosenburg.

11/08/2024

The funding will support projects such as replacing lead service lines and addressing contaminants like PFAS.

The funding will support projects such as replacing lead service lines and addressing contaminants like PFAS.