Austin Schindler

Wausau

Sports Reporter at WAOW-TV (Wausau, WI)

Sports journalist. 2-time WBA winner (2025). Best Feature. Best Sportscast. Minnesotan. @10khowls. @10k_takes. Minnesotan. MN➡️AZ➡️WI.

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45th annual Dairyfest returns to Marshfield

1 week ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WAOW) - The 2025 Dairyfest has opened up shop for their 45th year kicking it off with the annual Mayor's breakfast. Hundreds coming out to the Marshfield Fairgrounds Friday morning to catch a pancake and eggs breakfast hosted by the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce. Staff says they were astounded by the turnout with people waiting before the 5:30 a.m. start for their special eggs and pancakes which has been a favorite for decades"It's the eggs. It's a special recipe.
Medford hopes business grants revitalize downtown area

1 week ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

MEDFORD, Wis. (WAOW) - A central Wisconsin town is eager to give its downtown area some new life. Medford working hand in hand with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to give out grants to local business in hopes to revitalize downtown. The WEDC surprising The Haymow owner on Thursday their their fix-it and CDI grants to help businesses with necessary repairs to their buildings while keeping it's historic charm.
Children's House of Montessori in Marshfield receives $100,000 grant

1 week ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WAOW) - The Children's House of Montessori in Marshfield is celebrating a $100,000 dollar grant and now ready to get work started to make themselves a sustainable child care center years into the future. "This was an opportunity unlike any other," said Megan DeLeske, Owner of Children's House of Montessori. That $100,000 opportunity came from the Wood County Capacity Building grant through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Motorcyclists ride 22 states in 22 days for veteran suicide awareness

1 week ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WAOW) - Many veterans can have a hard time adjusting to society once they return home. That's why an initiative that's now underway looks to bring awareness to vets who are in a crisis. Organizers call it 'Riding 22 States in 22 Days' for veteran suicide awareness. The event takes on that name because organizers say around 22 veterans commit suicide every day.
Recent study links dementia and hearing loss

2 weeks ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - Dementia is on the rise in the United States and accounts for more than 100,000 American deaths each year. A new study shows a prominent link between hearing loss and dementia. "There is such a coalition and relationship between dementia and hearing loss," said Karen Beyer, a hearing instrument specialist with The Hearing House in Wausau. The JAMA study found 32% of dementia is associated with hearing loss. Beyer compares the loss of hearing to a broken arm.
Recent study links dementia and hearing loss

2 weeks ago | kimt.com | Austin Schindler

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - Dementia is on the rise in the United States and accounts for more than 100,000 American deaths each year. A new shows a prominent link between hearing loss and dementia. "There is such a coalition and relationship between dementia and hearing loss," said Karen Beyer, a hearing instrument specialist with The Hearing House in Wausau. The JAMA study found 32% of dementia is associated with hearing loss. Beyer compares the loss of hearing to a broken arm.
King Cone in Plover to remove artificial dyes from their ice cream

2 weeks ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

PLOVER, Wis. (WAOW) - An area business is getting into the artificial food dye conversation by deciding to move away from them. "We like being in the forefront, and leading the area where we can," said Ben Klosinski, Owner of King Cone. King Cone has been a leader in the Plover community for over forty years. Now they're taking big steps to transition to natural food dyes for their ice cream. It's a move that allows Klosinski's kids and others to enjoy their homemade frozen dessert.
King Cone in Plover to remove artificial dyes from their ice cream

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Austin Schindler

PLOVER, Wis. (WAOW) - An area business is getting into the artificial food dye conversation by deciding to move away from them. "We like being in the forefront, and leading the area where we can," said Ben Klosinski, Owner of King Cone. King Cone has been a leader in the Plover community for over forty years. Now they're taking big steps to transition to natural food dyes for their ice cream. It's a move that allows Klosinski's kids and others to enjoy their homemade frozen dessert.
Department of Homeland Security issues order to revoke deportation protections for Afghan Refugees

2 weeks ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - A week after the Department of Homeland Security revoked deportation protections for Afghans, a local organization is speaking out. "I think many of them are becoming numb to the situation," said Yee Leng Xiong, executive director for New Beginnings for Refugees in Wausau. "I think they're concerned, but I think there's a lot of mental health trauma that comes into play as well to that.
Sincerely for Heroes opens online shop to custom make care packages for military members

3 weeks ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

HAZELHURST, Wis. (WAOW) - Serving overseas in the military can be a lonely experience for some. Now a new area business named 'Sincerely for Heroes' is working to make every service member feel special. "I can imagine somebody opening it up and going, wow," said Cindy Dunbar, owner of Sincerely for Heroes. Cindy Dunbar always had an admiration for U.S. troops from the moment she saw her father drop a tear during the national anthem on a 4th of July as a chlid.