Mike Leischner

Wausau

News Director at WSAU-AM (Wausau , WI)

News director at @WSAU, baseball, football, and soccer fan. God uncle to 4, uncle to 4, big brother to 2, cat dad to 1. Romans 5 1-5.

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Stevens Point Officials Warn of Extreme Heat This Weekend

1 week ago | 947thebeast.com | Mike Leischner

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — With the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for much of Wisconsin beginning Saturday afternoon, officials in Stevens Point are reminding residents how to stay cool. Everyone is reminded to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks. If outdoor work or exercise makes your heart pound and gives you shortness of breath, stop immediately and call for help.
Stevens Point Officials Warn of Extreme Heat This Weekend

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — With the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for much of Wisconsin beginning Saturday afternoon, officials in Stevens Point are reminding residents how to stay cool. Everyone is reminded to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks. If outdoor work or exercise makes your heart pound and gives you shortness of breath, stop immediately and call for help.
Packers to Open Training Camp July 23rd, Two Joint Practices Scheduled With Preseason Opponents

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) — The Green Bay Packers have announced the opening dates of Training Camp, Presented By Emplify Health by Bellin. Quarterbacks, rookies, and injured players will report to Green Bay on July 18th, with veteran players reporting four days later, on July 22nd. Full-squad workouts will begin Wednesday, July 23rd at 10:30 AM at Ray Nitschke Field. Public practices will be held each day through Friday.
Mayor Diny: “By the Time I’m Done, I Might Likely be The Last Mayor”

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — If Wausau Mayor Doug Diny has it his way, he will work himself out of a job. Speaking with reporters before a tour of the progress on the Foundry on 3rd Development, Diny says he envisions moving the city to a Manger-Council form of Government. “The Mayor would go away. There wouldn’t be one. By the time I’m done, I might likely be the last Mayor.”That would mean staff reporting directly to the City Manager, who would serve as the chief executive officer.
One Injured in Oneida County Rollover

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

TOWN OF NOKOMIS, WI (WSAU) — A Rhinelander man was injured in a rollover crash on Oneida County Road K Wednesday evening. Officers received numerous reports of a rollover involving a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette that was traveling west in the Town of Nokomis when the driver lost control and rolled the vehicle into the north ditch. One witness said the driver had passed them at “a high rate of speed” just before the crash. Investigators identified the driver as a 20-year-old Gabriel M. Wallmow.
Marshfield Residents: Stay Off the New Concrete

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) — The City of Marshfield says stay off the fresh concrete. In a press release, the city asks everyone to “be considerate and avoid the area so the concrete has time to set correctly.”Any fresh slab marked with cones or a barricade hasn’t set properly and should be avoided. That includes concrete panels, sidewalks, and storm structure repairs.
WisDOT Warns of Pavement Buckles as Temptratures Rise This Weekend

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Extreme heat is expected to take over this weekend, increasing the risk of pavement buckles on Wisconsin highways and interstates. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution. Pavement can buckle when the weather quickly goes from cool to very hot. This causes slabs of pavement to expand and push against one another.
REPORT: Wausau Mayor to Reccomend Change to City Manager Governance

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Wausau Mayor Doug Diny has issued an editorial recommending a City Manager form of government beginning as soon as next year. The letter, published in the Wausau Pilot and Review on Wednesday, Diny says the current structure at City Hall is holding the community back, and is not something that can be changed by simply switching out the pieces.
Bradyn’s Law Passes Assembly

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A bill that would make sextortion a Class B felony in Wisconsin passed the Assembly on a unanimous voice vote Wednesday afternoon. “Today, Wisconsin sent a clear message to the despicable predators trying to exploit and harm our children – stay out of Wisconsin,” said Rep. Jacobson. “My colleagues and I don’t have the power to bring Bradyn back.
Weather Forces “Concerts on the Square” Indoors

1 week ago | wsau.com | Mike Leischner

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Tonight’s performance by Brad Emanuel in the 400 Block will move indoors. Officials with Wausau Events are moving the show to the Rothschild Pavilion. Doors will open at 5 PM, with the band playing from 6:00 to 8:00. On-site parking will be available, and all guests will be wristbanded to track venue capacity. Carry-in coolers and food are welcome. Concertgoers should note that coolers may be inspected.

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Michael Leischner @WSAUMike

21 May 25

It's pretty cool when the big time media stars like @GasBuddyGuy take time for the local reporters. I've admired Patrick's work for some time, glad he makes time for media outlets of all sizes.