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17/07/2025

A Wisconsin farmer is calling the protection of weedkiller products ‘Total BS.’

How he believes corporate giants like Bayer and Roundup should be held accountable:

Hans Breitenmoser wants common sense in state agriculture policy and accountability for corporate giants like Bayer and Roundup

17/07/2025

The East-Merrill United Bluejacks hockey program (co-op of Wausau East, Merrill and Newman Catholic) have a new coach. Brian Bednarczyk becomes to new EMU coach, succeeding Nate Pagel.

https://wxco.fm/news/2025/07/17/east-merrill-united-names-brian-bednarczyk-new-head-hockey-coach

The East-Merrill United Bluejacks, the hockey co-op of Wausau East, Merrill and Newman Catholic has a new head coach. Per a release by the Wausau School District, Brian Bednarczyk is the new head coach of the Bluejacks. Bennarczyk succeeds Nate Pagel in the position. Bednarczyk is a Rothschild nativ...

17/07/2025

EAA AirVenture brings hundreds of thousands of people to Oshkosh’s Wittman airport each year. This year’s event gets underway on July 21.

EAA AirVenture brings hundreds of thousands of people to Oshkosh’s Wittman airport each year. This year’s event gets underway on July 21.

17/07/2025

Damage surveys underway to find strength and distance twisters that may have traveled through parts of Wisconsin.

Damage surveys underway to find strength and distance twisters may have traveled through parts of Wisconsin.

17/07/2025

In a step that signals a break in party ranks, state Senator Chris Larson is urging Democratic Governor Tony Evers not to run for a third term next year.

In a step that signals a break in party ranks, state Sen. Chris Larson is urging Democratic Gov. Tony Evers not to run for a third term next year.

17/07/2025

Wisconsin’s race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.

Wisconsin’s race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.

17/07/2025

Today on the WXCO Morning Report we were joined by Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright and also gave information on a Tom Tiffany protest happening today in Wausau and discussed the GOP elimination of funding for public broadcasting.

Hear it at https://civicmedia.us/shows/wxco-news or by subscribing to WXCO News on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

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16/07/2025

Wisconsin is suing the Trump administration for the $7 million currently on hold for adult education.

The Trump administration said it was withholding the nearly $7 million Wisconsin was previously set to receive for adult education.

16/07/2025

A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are gerrymandered and unconstitutional.

A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are gerrymandered and unconstitutional.

16/07/2025

Wisconsin’s new biennial budget includes funding to encourage the production of more movies and television shows in the state.

Wisconsin’s new biennial budget includes funding to encourage the production of more movies and television shows in the state.

16/07/2025

Today on the WXCO Morning Report Chad Holmes was joined for the final time by Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library. Robyn is moving on to other adventures and we are appreciative of her bi-weekly visits over the past year to talk about what’s happening at the library.

16/07/2025

A 30-degree temperature spread across Wisconsin sparks threats for flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes.

A 30 degree temperature spread across Wisconsin sparks threats for flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes possible.