Podcasts about Wausau

Welcome to Wausau, Wisconsin. Not much happens here, except for the day that the dead came back to life. Now Officer Dana Cypress is smack dab in the middle of it all, trying to solve a murder investigation - one where the victim is now alive, and everyone, whether living or revived, is a suspect.Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodeshttps://www.patreon.com/guanetworkGeek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast www.geekverse.caNetwork Schedule Monday: Rangers Alliance Tuesday: A Walk Through The MultiverseWednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars AllianceFriday: Marvel AllianceSaturday: DC AllianceFollow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!

When the small town of Wausau, Wisconsin is suddenly overrun by the recently deceased, the last job you'd want is as a local law enforcement officer. But that's exactly where Syfy's Revival begins—following officer Dana Cypress and her sister Em as they navigate family tensions, supernatural regeneration, and the investigation of a dead horse.It doesn't have the fast pace feel of Z Nation or early TWT, but the popular premise has found solid footing before—Glitch, The 4400, The Returned, etc...In this episode, we break down the pilot, talk through the comic-to-TV adaptation, and share our impressions and rating.Welcome to Today's Episode!

We'll talk to Chad Holmes about stories he's following in the Wausau area. We check in one more time with Joe Zepecki ahead of this weekend's Democratic state convention. And Sean O'Malley looks at how your money and the markets are impacted by all the latest news out of Washington, DC. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Sean O'Malley

WXPR News for 6-11-25

It's an “off” year for elections in Wisconsin, but that won't dampen the enthusiasm of delegates gathering this weekend at the state Democratic convention. Along with celebrating another state Supreme Court victory, they'll be voting on a new state chair to succeed Ben Wikler. Plus there will be chatter about whether Gov. Tony Evers will run for a third term next year. We'll cover all of it and more with Dan Shafer. Plus Chad Holmes gives us an update on spring high school sports championships and Wausau area news. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dan Shafer

WXPR News for 6-9-25

We'll talk to Civic Media political editor Dan Shafer about the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to deport almost anyone they want to take away, even if they're law-abiding and doing good works in our communities. Plus, Chad Holmes tells us about stories he's covering for Civic Media around Wausau. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dan Shafer

Back-to-back Friday Podcasts! This episode has DC Baeten joined by Lt. Luis Lopes-Serrao and city videographer, Ethan Bares, to talk about the department's use of social media and video content to connect with the community. We discussed the evolution of Wausau PD's social media presence, why we expend effort in reaching others through social media, and how original video content became a game-changer for us. We also shared some thoughts & suggestions on how other law enforcement agencies might further leverage this well-established means of connecting with their respective communities.Finally, as Ethan prepares to exit his current role as the city Community Communication Specialist (i.e., videographer) - he is joining our department in several weeks as a sworn officer - he shared his thoughts on the value of the videographer role and the opportunities it presents.If you or anyone you know might be interested in becoming the next Community Communication Specialist, submit an application online by June 12th, 2025: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wausauwiThe Wausau PD Podcast is also available on YouTube, Facebook, and other major platforms.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is not only fighting back against proposed cuts to Medicaid, she's putting forward a bill that would call for even more prescription drugs to have lower prices by giving the government the power to negotiate bulk pricing. We'll discuss that with Joe Zepecki. We'll talk to Chad Holmes about stories he's covering around Wausau. And Sean O'Malley talks about Money and Markets. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Sean O'Malley

Chad Holmes will give us an update on spring sports and news stories he's following in the Wausau area for Civic Media. And Melissa Baldauff helps us update the latest Trump administration efforts to kill clean energy progress, substantially increase nuclear power, and allow an oil rig executive sweeping powers over federal lands, without going through a US Senate confirmation. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Chad Holmes

Happy Podcast Friday!Reflecting on a career spanning 28 years, retired patrol officer & K9 handler, Mark Kurtzhals, came back to talk about lessons learned and advice he'd share with others.  We also found out what a police K9 does in retirement. *Teaser - it seems to involve a lot of sleeping.*Officer Kurtzhals retired from law enforcement in May of last year, but his impact will remain for a long time.The Wausau PD Podcast is also available on YouTube, Facebook, and other major platforms.

The 78th Alice in Dairyland finals made history over the weekend. It was the first time that Crawford county hosted the event, and it was the first time that sisters became a part of Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador tradition. 24 year old Sarah Hagenow of Poynette was selected from the field of 6 candidates. Kaitlyn Kessler visits with the newly crowned woman about her goals and ambitions in the position. Chilly weather is part of our forecast this week. Stu Muck gives us the details.Wisconsin dairy takes advantage of every area in a store, on a label or at an event to reach out to consumers. Charitee Seebecker visits with Gail Klinkner, dairy farmer from the Viroqua area about some of the items that might be overlooked as avenues to influence. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Marathon county has stepped up to host the 2026 Alice in Dairyland finals, May 14-16 in Wausau. What's agriculture like on Washington Island? The weather can have a big impact on how early farmers start, and how late they persist at the location just off the Door County coast. Pam Jahnke visits with Alessandra Rollfs, executive director of Gathering Grounds, a non-profit focused on amplifying Door County agriculture. They've got a June bike tour that gives people a chance to experience those farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for S5E1 of Inside Cyclones Hockey!Time sure flies doesn't it? We've turned the page on last season and are full bore into the 2025-26 campaign. There is already some very exciting things in the works, including big names and award winners who have committed to playing in Wausau next season.Join Jake and Zach as they walk you through the off season, including what we already know on the promotions and schedule side of things, a little baseball talk and much more.Make sure to keep that automatic downloads button on so you don't miss a second of Inside Cyclones Hockey action over the next several months. As always thank you for being here, supporting and sharing the podcast.Now, from Eye of the Cyclone...Jake Adopted a Kitten, Tender Signings & General Thoughts w/ PxP Voice Jake Sennholz (:31 - 13:18)Schedule Release Info, Returning Promotions, College Commits & More w/ Zach Serwe (14:05 - 31:40)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Don't Miss a Second of Cyclones Action this Season! Sign up for our Email Newsletter here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/newsletter/Tender Signings & Other News: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/category/news/Make sure you follow the Cyclones across your favorite social media @WausauCyclonesYou can find Jake on Twitter @SennholzOnSportGo Clones!!

Back to work on a steamy Monday. Looking at high temps around 90° today. Thankfully, some thunderstorms move in later this week & cool things off a bit. In the news this morning, some Pope stuff…including the video of him at the World Series a few years ago, and a restaurant in Chicago that has a new "Pope" sandwich on their menu. Plus, this year's inductees to the Video Game Hall of Fame, a deal between the US & China on tariffs, a drowning in Wausau, and a guy who stole a bunch of catalytic converters. In sports, the Brewers managed to get one win against the Rays this weekend, a recap of yesterday's NBA & NHL playoff action, Kyle Larson dominating at Kansas, and a look ahead to tonight's NBA & NHL schedules. Elsewhere in sports, legendary ECW wrestler "Sabu" passed away this weekend, Jose Aldo announced his retirement, and a cool Mother's Day gift for an MLB mom yesterday. We let you know what's on the TV tonight and talked about another news analyst who fainted during a live broadcast. Plus, a cool story about a mom & her son who both graduated from the same college. And did you see the maternity ward in Green Bay that is full of pregnant nurses? If you've ever wondered why your food seems to taste better after a couple of cocktails, there's apparently some science behind that. A recent poll asked people what the ideal "body count" is for a person to have. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man biting a dog, a Pizza Hut that was storing some of it's stuff in a bathroom, a guy who assaulted a kid with his lightsaber, a road-rage incident in #Florida that ended in a shooting, and a woman who divorced her husband because of ChatGPT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Holmes steps in for Pat Kreitlow and the episode kicks off with disbelief at President Trump's appointment of Jeanine Pirro as a federal prosecutor, showcasing chaos and lack of seriousness in leadership. The crowning of a Midwestern Pope, Pope Leo XIV, sparks a mix of excitement and controversy among Catholics, especially amid 'woke' accusations. The show also touches on local Wisconsin issues, like the mayoral antics in Wausau and the challenges facing a local ginseng farm due to trade wars Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

Kewaunee, Hayward, West Allis and Wausau were the gathering points for the Joint Finance Committees "Road Show", and turnout was strong - especially in Wausau. Wisconsin Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is the current chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue committee, and a member of the JFC. He tells Pam Jahnke about some of the programs that were singled out by attendees during the town hall conversations. Testin said ARIP, the Agricultural Road Improvement Program, was one that received tremendous support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin Legislature has scheduled a busy week of committee hearings. But some of the bills being put forward by Republican lawmakers are retreads—vetoed previously by Gov. Evers and sure to be rejected again, since lots of folks think legislators could be doing more to help struggling families rather than punishing them for losing their jobs or for simply being poor. We'll get an update from Dan Shafer. And we'll check in on stories around the Wausau area with Chad Holmes. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guest: Dan Shafer

In this throwback episode, originally aired on September 1, 2022, Andrew Atkinson, Business Insurance Professional from INSURICA Southwest, joined the show to discuss the best ways to provide value to your clients, prospects, and your team. Andrew brings a thorough and practical understanding of commercial insurance, with a specialization in Workers' Compensation. He works with clients to help them improve their Experience Modifier (E-Mod) rating, lower their total cost of risk, and win contracts at the bidding table. Becoming a successful advisor is not easy, but Andrew has some tips to make things clear to those who need some fresh takes. As a thought leader, Andrew has spoken at the Arizona Construction Industry Annual Conference, the One Hundred Year Birthday of Workers' Compensation Summit in Wausau, Wisconsin, and eleven different trade associations in four different states. This episode features special guest host Ben Woods.  Episode Links: Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/ Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/ INSURICA: https://insurica.com/ LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ LinkedIn: Elliot Bassett Ryan Brott Andrew Atkinson

In this throwback episode, originally aired on September 1, 2022, Andrew Atkinson, Business Insurance Professional from INSURICA Southwest, joined the show to discuss the best ways to provide value to your clients, prospects, and your team.Andrew brings a thorough and practical understanding of commercial insurance, with a specialization in Workers' Compensation. He works with clients to help them improve their Experience Modifier (E-Mod) rating, lower their total cost of risk, and win contracts at the bidding table. Becoming a successful advisor is not easy, but Andrew has some tips to make things clear to those who need some fresh takes.As a thought leader, Andrew has spoken at the Arizona Construction Industry Annual Conference, the One Hundred Year Birthday of Workers' Compensation Summit in Wausau, Wisconsin, and eleven different trade associations in four different states.This episode features special guest host Ben Woods. Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: ⁠https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/⁠Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: ⁠https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/⁠INSURICA: ⁠https://insurica.com/⁠LAUNCH: ⁠https://getlaunch.io/⁠LinkedIn:⁠Elliot Bassett⁠⁠Ryan Brott⁠⁠Andrew Atkinson⁠This episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT'S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can't. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.

We'll begin a weekly series of check-ins with Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founder of the online news site The Recombobulation Area. He'll tell us about the big political stories he expects to follow each week—and we suspect he'll also express a high level of angst about his beloved Milwaukee Bucks. Plus, he's hosting a Recombobulation Happy Hour! We'll also check in with Chad Holmes on stories and topics he's following in the Wausau area. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guest: Dan Shafer

Ben Wikler's departure as chair of the state Democratic Party not only means a change at the top but throughout the WisDems organization. We'll talk to Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski about the role she'd like to play as a new chapter of leadership opens for Wisconsin Democrats. And we'll get an update from Chad Holmes on the Wausau mayor's effort to replace members of the local ethics board with political friends amidst the board looking into his conduct for removing an absentee ballot drop box against legal advice. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

The final two public hearings in the state budget process will be held next week in Hayward and Wausau, setting the stage for the Joint Finance Committee to begin crafting its version of the budget. Legislators face unique challenges this year calculating uncertainty about federal funding and any impact tariffs may have on inflation and […]

It may not be Friday, but here is a special podcast episode with Chief Barnes and Community Outreach Specialist Tracy Durante. There is some exigency in getting this episode's message out there because WE NEED YOUR HELP! Homelessness is a challenge that individuals & families across this country (and world) are facing with increasing frequency.  You would be hard-pressed to find a community that isn't struggling to find effective ways to provide programs and shelter for its unhoused citizens.In this podcast episode, Chief Barnes and Tracy Rieger detail an upcoming shelter provider gap in Wausau starting May 1st. As an interim solution, the Wausau Police Department will be overseeing the opening of the ‘Wausau Marathon County (WMC) Shelter.'How can you help?There is an urgent need for us to hire a number of folks to fill temporary positions (~ 8 months) to staff this shelter, along with securing invaluable volunteer assistance. These paid & volunteer opportunities will make an impact on others in an immediate and fulfilling way.  Learn more about the WMC Shelter in this 20th episode of the Wausau PD Podcast!To apply online for any of the temporary shelter positions, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wausauwi/The Wausau PD Podcast is also available on YouTube, Facebook, and other major platforms.

Welcome back for S4E35 of Inside Cyclones Hockey!It's the final episode of the season which means it is out annual highlights & stats year in review episode! You'll hear many exciting calls from the season, and a breakdown of each players statistics.You will also not want to miss Jake's conversation with Head Coach Nathan Oystrick. For the first time, he shares his very personal struggles and triumphs of overcoming alcoholism, and getting back to the game he loves after some time away.Thank you for all of your support this season. We will be back with off season episodes, so keep those auto downloads on!As always, you can keep up with the Cyclones during the off season by following @WausauCyclones across your favorite social media platforms.You can Find Jake on Twitter by searching @SennholzOnSportGo Clones!!

Drones have become a valuable part of production agriculture and agribusiness. Bob Bosold visits with Jeremy Williams from American Drone. He's headquartered in Wausau and says they're using the technology in many different ways from evaluating nutrient levels in crops to monitoring insect pressures. Wild winds will make getting around Wisconsin difficult today. Stu Muck describes the blustery conditions we'll face. Ashley Huhn says that there's still plenty of sales to complete before spring planting hits full stride. Paid for by Steffes Group. The first day of the WPS Farm Show was well attended, and as important - full of vendors. Pam Jahnke talks to Corey Kuchta, WPS Ag Manager, about the history of the show. She also finds out about the generous move in schedule they have that entices vendors to be a part of the show. That's according to Rob Juneau, show general manager. Farmers are frustrated that some of their expansion projects are being restricted or stopped by local ordinances that suddenly get developed while their project is in development. Stephanie Hoff hears the frustrations from Brad Olsen, President of the WI Farm Bureau Federation, about the struggles to get everyone on the same page as far as jurisdiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this gripping follow-up episode, Ashlee continues to unravel the shocking reality of her experience in Wisconsin. After exposing deep-seated issues within the local animal welfare system, the fallout intensifies. She shares the emotional and professional toll of standing up for what's right, the resistance she faced, and the unexpected allies who emerged. From internal battles to public scrutiny, this episode takes you behind the scenes of a broken system—and what it takes to fix it. Tune in as we dive deeper into Ashlee's fight for accountability, transparency, and real change.

Class, welcome to sprinter- that delightful damp windy transition from winter to spring. Chad, host of the WXCO morning show and Civic Media sports broadcaster and Jimmie, Civic Media sports editor, have been two of our favorites for this Friday segment. Today, they bring us a final update on the winter sports and a preview of spring activities. The winter season wrapped with a few location issues that reveal the interconnectedness of these essential activities and local economies. All in all though, this was an excellent season with so much learning for students to carry throughout their lives. Looking ahead to spring, make sure to keep up with Wisconsin essential activities on Civic Media! Chad broadcasts for the Wausau region WXCO. Richland Center (WRCE), Park Falls (WCQM), and Baraboo (WRPQ) will also broadcast various spring sports. Stay tuned for updates on baseball beginning in just two short weeks! This being Wisconsin, we expect "sprinter" to carry on for a bit and hope for warm sun for our broadcasters diamond-side! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guests: Chad Holmes, Jimmie Kaska

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Can Congress get away with taking away health care from millions to fund huge tax cuts for the rich? We preview Medicaid Town Halls in Wausau, La Crosse and Eau Claire that will help organize resistance to proposed slashing cuts to Medicaid. Meanwhile, Rep. Van Orden continued to hunker down in his basement bunker, holding a virtual town hall where he can avoid answering tough questions after misleading his own constituents about Medicaid cuts he rubber stamped in Congress. We cannot win by surrendering in advance. We continue to encourage Governor Evers to veto any budget the Legislature produces that fails to expand BadgerCare. The Spring Election is around the corner and Brad Schimel rehashes voter fraud conspiracies about Milwaukee that he knows are false. So much for his phony stance as a high minded judge above politics. This week the only debate in the State Superintendent of DPI election was held by WPEN and other allies. This race remains about Jill Underly's dedicated support for improving and properly funding our public schools vs. her opponent who is a supporter of siphoning even more money to private unaccountable voucher schools. Robert educates us on a legal case against Greenpeace who was found liable for $645 million for Dakota Access Pipeline protests that has huge implications for the Constitutional right of free speech and protest. Will this be the beginning of a legal strategy to bankrupt progressive nonprofits to silence free speech and assembly? We close with a soul-searching discussion with James Causey, a longtime columnist with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on adults forcing police officers back into Milwaukee Public Schools without ever listening to the kids.

Wisconsin Republican members of Congress are running scared from Medicaid cuts and the cowards are starting to do virtual town halls from bunkers, ducking open face-to-face dialogue with their own constituents. So much for the House of Representatives as the government closest to the people. Meanwhile House Republicans left Washington with no budget deal for a St. Patrick's Day vacation (we didn't know that was a thing), likely forcing a partial government shutdown Friday. Senate Democrats do the right thing and do not allow House Republicans to extort them into signing off on a bad deal which will give Trump and Musk a free hand to continue their unconstitutional assault on the civil service. As we are hurtling towards the critical April1st Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction elections, Crawford and Schimel debate. Was anyone listening? We welcome Citizen Action Organizer Kristie Tweed to clue us in on upcoming Medicaid Town Halls in La Crosse, Wausau, and Eau Claire later this month. Also, Citizen Action Climate Coordinator Kat Klawes joins us to discuss the path-breaking Climate Accountability Act and how you can get involved with our organizing. We also review the terrifying Mahmoud Khalil case, which reminds us of Red Scares and other dark moments in American history when civil rights were shredded.

Ever wondered how your backyard rain gauge could help improve weather forecasts and even assist farmers? The National Weather Service is calling on Wisconsin residents to join the CoCoRaHS Network (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network) through their Rain Gauge Rally. This volunteer network of dedicated weather watchers records rainfall, snowfall, and drought conditions right from their own backyards. Whether you're a farmer, teacher, or just fascinated by the weather, your observations can make a big impact. Michelle Margraf, Observation Program Leader with the National Weather Service, says Wisconsin volunteers are already playing a key role — and now there’s a friendly rivalry with Minnesota to recruit even more observers. Your reports could be the difference-maker! Currently, about 26,000 CoCoRaHS observers share data nationwide, including several hundred in Wisconsin. However, more volunteers are needed, particularly in rural areas. Central and northern Wisconsin, including regions between Stevens Point and Eau Claire, as well as north of Wausau, have a greater need for participants. To join the network, visit www.cocorahs.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was with my ex the first time I tasted a peanut butter pie crust sundae. At that time he was not my ex, of course—he was my very new boyfriend. I was the perfect age to shout-sing Taylor Swift (when you're fifteen and somebody tells you they love you, you're gonna believe them) and mold my identity around everyone I liked, pushing against their boundaries in lieu of forming any of my own.It was a delicious sundae. I'd been to my hometown's local ice cream chain many times before—I still carry golden memories of using the uneven exterior beneath the walk-up window as a little kid rock climbing wall—but I'd never ordered anything except vanilla soft serve with krunch kote. The peanut butter pie crust was a revelation.It was his revelation.My ex knew about this delicious thing—hot fudge, peanut butter, graham cracker crumble perfection—first, and he shared it with me, and I felt that bonded us more deeply. Even when I ordered our favorite sundae without him present on the increasingly rare occasions I hung out with my high school best friend or sister, I thought about Matt. Peanut butter pie crusts were ours. Everything we did together, even just a single time, was ours. My world existed in shades of him.But then I left.I mean, it wasn't that simple, my departure. Those months, after so many years, were a snotty-teared mess. But finally I came out of “us” as “just me”, and even though we weren't yet married (I had to cancel the DJ and photographer, deposits lost) I found myself internally battling for custody.We didn't have property or pets or children. But we had our own version of a life, the kind college students can easily build: favorite restaurants and TV shows and memories. Prom photographs. Mutual friends. Peanut butter pie crust sundaes. We were too young when we started dating. (I was too young.) I'd yet to build my own sense of self, and he was too willing to act as my backstop, and so I became his shadow, his shape, his image—“Matt's girlfriend”, not “Haley as a person”.What was ours and what was his and what was mine?I wish I could tell you I ordered the damn sundaes and stopped thinking about him. That I still played “On My Way” by Phil Collins just because I liked it. That I said “these preferences are pretty tiny and trivial, anyway, and they don't have to have anything to do with him”. In reality? My stamina improved, and I jogged faster over time, but the memories stayed on my heels.When I started dating Sean, we went to our my beloved ice cream chain before I was ready. “We passed a soft serve place that sells one pound cones!” my new boyfriend announced when I arrived to stay with him and a few other friends at an up-north cabin. “We have to go!”“I grew up in Wausau! Of course I know Briq's,” I said. It still makes me think of Matt, I didn't.I told Sean to order the peanut butter pie crust. The employees made it wrong—no hot fudge—which was a disappointing introduction to the deliciousness. But I realized, sitting there with our friends as Sophie joked about how Sean can “do bad things to ice cream” (he did indeed order the one pound version), that to them peanut butter pie crust sundaes were Haley's recommendation. They were my preference. Just mine.It was a start.Still, over the years when we visited my hometown and ordered Briq's, stubborn and unwelcome recollections sometimes insisted on tagging along. You build new memories on top of old ones, you round out your life, but there's no rewrite button. Reclamation is a slow process.Until finally… the old foundation just crumbles. And you get in there to chuck out the debris and realize you breathe so much better without the moldy stench you'd somehow grown used to and erroneously accepted as a fact of life. You shout-sing from a later Taylor Swift album, now: I think I am finally clean.This past summer Sean and I started making homemade peanut butter pie crust sundaes. The recipe: Melt peanut butter and dark chocolate chips in a mug, stirring to a smooth consistency. Scoop a hearty amount of Häagen-Dazs vanilla bean (vanilla bean, not just vanilla) ice cream on top. Sprinkle crushed pie crust (we like to buy the miniature premade ones in a six pack) over the whole thing. Then savor, passing back and forth after every spoonful, sharing the joy.These sundaes are a new ours. They are not just an experience we happened to share once, to which I assigned unreasonable importance—they are an intentional creation inspired by old tastes and made even better. A tiny thing, to be sure, but a thing we built together.One of many, many things we built together. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pawsandreflect.blog/subscribe

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast, hosts Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with their very own co-host, Ashlee Bishop, to discuss the unexpected and challenging turn in her career as an animal control officer.Ashlee opens up about losing her position as Wausau's full-time humane officer following a controversial city council decision. The move, pushed forward by the police department to restructure animal control services, replaced Ashlee's full-time role with three part-time positions — a shift that city leaders claim will expand services without increasing costs.We delve into the emotional and professional impact this decision has had on Ashlee, as well as the community's strong reaction. Former council member Tom Kilian voiced concerns over the council's failure to implement the original plan, which would have included Ashlee and two part-time animal control officers. Instead, the city opted for a broader approach, assigning community service and code enforcement officers to handle animal-related calls alongside other duties.Ashlee shares her firsthand experience of what it means to be a humane officer, the importance of dedicated animal control professionals, and the real-life consequences of blending animal welfare with unrelated code enforcement responsibilities.This episode sheds light not only on Ashlee's personal journey but also on the larger issue of how cities balance budgets, public safety, and animal welfare. It's a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of animal control and the vital role of compassionate, trained professionals in our communities.Tune in to hear Ashlee's story — raw, unfiltered, and eye-opening.

Our first guests for the hour are Dan and Kim Weber with Timekeeper Distillery in Green Bay and Wausau. They're part of the Maino & The Mayor Top Craft Pick promotion! Timekeeper Distillery is located in the iconic Milwaukee Road Train Depot in Wausau.  The depot was built in 1901 by the railroad, with architecture courtesy of Charles Sumner Frost. They also just opened a location on Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon. We love their story and are grateful for their involvement in the contest! Then, Ashley is in from Heights Pub & Parlor for LIVE Music Series segment. This week we feature the music of Tyler SJ. Tyler has been on the show before, but we love his music so much that we had to have him back. Plus, he's performing at Heights next week! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you about the tragic case of baby Benson, a two-month-old who met a horrific fate at the hands of his babysitter, Marissa Tietsort. On October 18, 2018, a frantic call from a laundromat in Wausau, Wisconsin, revealed a mother desperately attempting CPR on her lifeless son. How did this happen? The true story was far more horrifying than anyone could have imagined.Ky recounts the details of how Marissa, with a history of child abuse, inflicted fatal injuries on Benson, covering up the crime instead of seeking help. Join Ky as she explores the dark underbelly of childcare and the devastating consequences of neglect and abuse.We want to hear your thoughts on this case—do you think the system failed Benson? Share your opinions in the comments below.Share this episode with everyone you know and help us grow the Love and Murder community! **********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:

Send us a textWelcome to Murder By Nature, where the darkness of true crime, unsolved disappearances, and chilling mysteries come to life. I'm your host, Jazmin Ramirez, and if you're brave enough to join us, prepare for a journey into the unknown.References:https://luminolpod.com/blog/f/the-captivity-of-jessyca-mullenberghttps://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2954522&page=1https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-jessyca-mullenbe/161513907/https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-7th-circuit/1297379.htmlhttps://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-jessyca-mullenberg-now/https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-steven-oliver-now/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/29/Missing-13-year-old-girl-found-in-Texas/6788820213200/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/news/a49502/i-was-kidnapped-and-raped-by-my-neighbor/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3332762/Mom-two-kidnapped-raped-neighbor-13-admits-memory-horrific-abduction-haunts-20-years-on.htmlhttps://people.com/jessyca-mullenberg-kidnapping-survivor-advocacy-efforts-8719046https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13912871/woman-jessyca-mullenberg-kidnapped-wisconsin-teacher-aide-survivor.htmlhttps://www.weau.com/content/news/Raising-awareness-Kidnapped-teen-shares-story-20-years-later-420418333.htmlThe streets of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, were quiet, lined with cozy homes and the sounds of children playing in backyards. It was the kind of place where parents felt safe letting their kids ride their bikes until the streetlights flickered on. But in the fall of 1995, that sense of security was shattered. A girl vanished without a trace—one moment, she was there, a bright, imaginative 13-year-old with dreams of becoming a writer. The next, she was gone.Her name was Jessyca Mullenberg.Jessyca's life had already seen its share of changes. After her parents divorced, she moved to Wausau, Wisconsin, with her mother, stepfather, and two younger brothers. She missed Eau Claire, missed the familiarity of her old neighborhood. But she still visited her father often, spending weekends with him in the house she once called home. It was during those visits that she met a man who would change the course of her life forever.Support the show

Several months ago, Ofc. Andy Kutchenriter sat down to interview Det. Dave Bertram. This time the roles are reversed as Det. Bertram tosses out some questions to get to know Ofc. Kutchenriter better! Learn more about this Wausau native's upbringing, military experience, and forays into different career paths on his way to finding a home at Wausau PD. Ofc. Kutchenriter's background and drive to serve others make him a big part of our department!The Wausau PD Podcast is also available on YouTube, Facebook, and other major platforms.

Welcome back for S4E31 of Inside Cyclones Hockey.Your Cyclones are coming off a weekend sweep of epic proportions, outscoring the Mustangs of Peoria 15-0 across two games. With just two weeks left until playoffs, Wausau now faces what are the most important and anticipated games of the season. Jake and Zach break down how it could all playout, as so much is still left to be decided!Cyclones starting goaltender Tanner Bonjernoor joins the show to discuss his phenomenal season, what the team has to do to avoid feeling the same sting as last year and so much more. Just a few regular season episodes remain. Thanks for being here Inside Cyclones Hockey!Now, from the Eye of the Cyclone...Weekend Recap & Highlights, John Kriz Scores 100 Points & Weekend Preview w/ PxP Voice Jake Sennholz (1:10 - 15:25)Playoff Scenarios; Possible Opponents and Game Time/Location, Bottle Opener Giveaway & More w/ Zach Serwe (16:29 - 24:52)Players Only w/ G #1 Tanner Bonjernoor ()~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Don't Miss a Second of Cyclones Action this Season! Sign up for our Email Newsletter here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/newsletter/Cyclones Printable Home Schedule: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/52524-2/2024-25 Full Promotional Schedule: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/schedule/promotions/Cyclones Game Results & Stats: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/schedule/?league_id=5&season_id=136&team_id=652&month=09&stat_class=7Cyclones Season Long Player Stats: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/skater-stats/?league_id=5&team_id=652&season_id=142&stat_class=7Central Division Standings: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/standings/?league_id=5&season_id=142&stat_class=7&type=division&mode=overallWant to Intern w/ the Wausau Cyclones?! Find Out How to Apply Here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/1252-2/Cyclones Game Highlights & Other Fun Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@wausaucyclonesMake sure you follow the Cyclones across your favorite social media @WausauCyclonesYou can find Jake on Twitter @SennholzOnSportGo Clones!!

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Oconto County: https://bit.ly/3CG8ZD1The Cabin is also presented by GHT; https://bit.ly/4hlhwuiCampfire Conversation:Guided by AnaElise Beckman, Eric Paulsen, and Apurba Banerjee, this episode of The Cabin uncovers the coziest bookstores and libraries the state has to offer! Ana's got you covered with Madison's must-visits, including Leopold's Books Bar Caffè and the Wisconsin Historical Society Library, and unique favorites like Janesville's Bookmobile.Apurba's top picks include The Story Cellar in Wausau, the hidden treasure JC Weddle Books in Rhinelander, Frankie's Book Nook in Thiensville, Boswell Books in Shorewood, and the stunning Milwaukee Public Library. Plus, she shares bonus spots like Apostle Island Booksellers, Northwind Book & Fiber, and The Village BookSmith.Later, Eric turns the page to reveal more cozy finds—Renaissance Books at Mitchell International Airport, Chequamegon Books in Washburn, The Book Store in Appleton, and Wisconsin's oldest bookstore, Janke Book Store, in Wausau. From ancient libraries to modern-day book havens, Wisconsin's coziest hallmarks await your visit!Inside Sponsors:Washington County: https://bit.ly/4iE74yQ

Welcome back for S4E30 of Inside Cyclones Hockey!What an outstanding, exhilarating and incredible weekend of hockey we just witnessed. At the most pivitol point of the season, the Wausau Cyclones responded with two wins, including a shutout and shootout. We'll take a look at goaltender Tanner Bonjernoor's performance which earned him the Central Division Star of the Week.It's also top prospects week! Which four Cyclones got the chance to represent the organization on a national scale? We'll break it down for you.Multi-year Cyclone D #13 Spencer Dahl joins the show to talk about his career in Wausau, what might be next for him, the confusion surrounding his goal this weekend, and much more! Just five games left in the regular season! Thanks for being here Inside Cyclones Hockey.Now, from the Eye of the Cyclone..Weekend Highlights & Recap, plus NA3HL Top-Prospects Tournament w/ PxP Voice Jake Sennholz (1:10 - 18:00)Pink the Rink Recap, Family Night, Current Division Standings and more w/ Zach Serwe (18:49 - 28:09)Players Only w/ D #13 Spencer Dahl (28:52 - 43:52)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Don't Miss a Second of Cyclones Action this Season! Sign up for our Email Newsletter here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/newsletter/Cyclones Printable Home Schedule: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/52524-2/2024-25 Full Promotional Schedule: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/schedule/promotions/Cyclones Game Results & Stats: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/schedule/?league_id=5&season_id=136&team_id=652&month=09&stat_class=7Cyclones Season Long Player Stats: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/skater-stats/?league_id=5&team_id=652&season_id=142&stat_class=7Central Division Standings: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/standings/?league_id=5&season_id=142&stat_class=7&type=division&mode=overallWant to Intern w/ the Wausau Cyclones?! Find Out How to Apply Here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/1252-2/Cyclones Game Highlights & Other Fun Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@wausaucyclonesMake sure you follow the Cyclones across your favorite social media @WausauCyclonesYou can find Jake on Twitter @SennholzOnSportGo Clones!!

Today on my "What's it like to..." edition, I have with me, Sadie Fisher. Sadie is the morning news anchor for my local news, WAOW, in Wausau, WI. Sadie discusses with me how she got her start in broadcast journalism, how she prioritizes news stories, how she keeps up with all the latest headlines, what her typical day looks like, does she get free reign of what she wears each morning, and so much more. As a cherry on top, I find out she's a Bachelor, Bravo and reality TV fan, so we go there as well at the end of the episode. I would love it if you would join us!Intro music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock

In this episode, retired agent Tom Burg reviews his domestic terrorism case about a 1970s conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government with laser weaponry. During the three-year-long case, a Wausau, Wisconsin scientist was recruited as a cooperating witness. He provided invaluable information about the activities of dangerous right-wing extremists, who included a chemist, a Wisconsin assemblyman, and a Guatemalan deputy defense minister. Tom served in the FBI for 32 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/345-tom-burg-laser-weaponry-conspiracy/   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/  

Welcome back for S4E27 of Inside Cyclones HockeyWe've got a packed episode for you today. Information and promotion overload!!The Clones are about to play at home for five straight weeks, and Jake and Zach are here to let you know how to make the most of it.The guys also discuss playoff clinching scenarios, how to get your hands on this years awesome Pink the Rink game worn jerseys and much much more.Brady Ernst joins the show to talk about his lengthy NA3HL career, what it is like to be traded, the culture here in Wausau, and nearly being bit by a Corgi! (haha)Now, from the Eye of the Cyclone..Weekend Recap & Highlights w/ PxP Voice Jake Sennholz:32 - 5:49Pink the Rink, Wiener Dog Races, Nine Straight Home Games, Playoffs & More w/ Zach Serwe6:41 - 19:55Players Only w/ D #27 Brady Ernst20:59 - 35:31~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wiener Dog Race Tix & Merch: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/wienerdograces/Pink the Rink Auction: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/pink/Don't Miss a Second of Cyclones Action this Season! Sign up for our Email Newsletter here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/newsletter/Cyclones Printable Home Schedule: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/52524-2/2024-25 Full Promotional Schedule: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/schedule/promotions/Cyclones Game Results & Stats: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/schedule/?league_id=5&season_id=136&team_id=652&month=09&stat_class=7Cyclones Season Long Player Stats: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/skater-stats/?league_id=5&team_id=652&season_id=142&stat_class=7Central Division Standings: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/standings/?league_id=5&season_id=142&stat_class=7&type=division&mode=overallWant to Intern w/ the Wausau Cyclones?! Find Out How to Apply Here: https://www.wausaucyclones.com/1252-2/Cyclones Game Highlights & Other Fun Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@wausaucyclonesMake sure you follow the Cyclones across your favorite social media @WausauCyclonesYou can find Jake on Twitter @SennholzOnSportGo Clones!!

On August 11th, 2009, 15-year-old Kayla Berg, after a fairly unremarkable day of hanging out with friends, went out with a trusted family friend, named Kevin Kielcheski.  Although Kevin was 9 years older, Kayla had known Kevin virtually her entire life, was somewhat of a 'protective older brother-type,' and there was nothing unusual about them spending time together, according to her friends and family. Kayla has never returned home. After 16 years of investigations and searches, authorities have been unable to find her. Kevin, who is the last person known to be with her, reports he dropped her off at a friend's house, though has been unable to give much more information.  Scott and Mickey discuss the missing persons case of Kayla Berg, some of the theories about what may have happened to her, the important players, and ask you for more help.    Facebook Twitter Website Email us:  badgerbizarre@outlook.com   Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion Frank Lloyd Wright and Jeffery Dahmer Sound Byte - WISN 12 News - Milwaukee, WI Jeffery Dahmer Quotes: "Inside Edition"  - King World/CBS Television/CBS Media     Attribution for Music: Trailer: Composer: Adam Phillip Zwirchmayr https://www.pond5.com/ Intro: https://pixabay.com/ Outro: Composer: Viacheslav Sarancha  https://www.pond5.com/     Attribution for logo design: Red Claw Scratch Photo    Sources:  Charleyproject.org "Disappeared - The Last Summer" Missing Kayla May Berg Trace Evidence Podcast Wausau Daily Herald - Archives Websleuths.com Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune - Archives   Please visit our sponsor: FrameMakers      

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Lincoln County; https://bit.ly/3ZYoz4yThe Cabin is also presented by GHT; https://bit.ly/4hlhwuiCampfire Conversation:Tune in as we explore ten must-visit locations for health connoisseurs! First, we highlight Tapuat Kombucha in Sister Bay, known for its small-batch kombucha with unique flavors. Next, Healthy Being Café and Juicery in Madison offers delicious cold-pressed juices and wellness shots made from fresh, local ingredients. In Green Bay, The Juicery serves fresh juices and açaí bowls, while The Wellness Bar in Hudson features delectable smoothies and protein shakes.We also spotlight Blooming Lotus Juice Bar in Wausau, alongside Moka Origins Café in Eau Claire, known for its plant-based lattes. Discover these fantastic wellness drink destinations and more across Wisconsin!Inside Sponsors:Ho-Chunk Nation; https://bit.ly/4g7y5sx

Join me today as we chat about my trip to Wausau, why is everyone pooping at Barnes and Noble and what in the world does "Zoog" mean?