WSAU-AM (Wausau , WI)

WSAU (550 AM) is a radio station that airs a News/Talk format, catering to the Wausau, Wisconsin area. It is also broadcasted on WSAU-FM 99.9 in Stevens Point, which is licensed to Rudolph. The station is operated by Midwest Communications and includes two local morning talk shows, along with local news updates and hourly news from Fox News Radio.

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#869704

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#231355

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Wings Over Wausau Friday and Saturday

2 days ago | wsau.com | Chris Conley

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office has announced a temporary safety zone and closures near Wausau Municipal Airport for the Wings Over Wausau Air Show on June 27-28, 2025. This will impact a large portion of Lake Wausau. Boaters should be aware that Lake Wausau will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on both days of the event.
CONLEY COMMENTARY - You didn’t know… but you’re still responsible

2 days ago | wsau.com | Chris Conley

CONLEY COMMENTARY (WSAU) – The latest non-sensical ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court involves Forever Chemicals, or PFAS. Businesses are now responsible for cleaning up chemicals even if there was no way of knowing, years earlier, that certain substances are harmful. Businesses can also be ordered to clean up contaminants that haven’t even been ruled or tested to harmful – yet. Companies that are doing nothing wrong today can be on-the-hook as polluters tomorrow.
Legion Baseball Scoreboard & Schedule

3 days ago | wsau.com | Tom King

Legion Baseball WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Here is this week’s American Legion baseball scoreboard:MondayWausau 18 Antigo 9DC Everest 8 Merrill 4TuesdayPlover 8 Stevens Point 7TonightMarshfield at Wisconsin RapidsStevens Point at DC Everest
Ortiz Leads Brewers Over Pirates

3 days ago | wsau.com | Tom King

MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — Joey Ortiz hit two home runs and four RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Tuesday night at American Family Field. Caleb Durbin had a three-run homer in the win. Freddy Peralta ran his record to 8-4 tossed five innings, gicing up three runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and no walks. The Brewers run their record to 44-36 and stand 2.5 games behind the Cubs in the Central.
Woodchucks Hammer Chinooks & Rest Of NWL Scores

3 days ago | wsau.com | Tom King

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — The Wausau Woodchucks beat the Lakeshore Chinooks 17-7 on Tuesday night at Athletic Park in Wausau. The Chucks banged out 17 hits and hit four home runs including Noah Malone who went deep three times. They were all solo shots and he finished with three RBIs.Dylan Schlotterback also had a solo shot. Ethan Guerra and Jake Berkland had three RBIs each while Dom Rodriguez & Max Galvin drove in two each. Garrett Landry picked up the win in relief.
CONLEY COMMENTARY - Religious bias

3 days ago | wsau.com | Chris Conley

CONLEY COMMENTARY (WSAU) – Of all the non-profit and charitable groups in Wausau, there is only one, the Bridge Street Mission, that is interested in running a year-round homeless shelter in the city. The Bridge Street Mission is a faith based organization. Like many Christian groups, they are opposed to homosexuality and follow traditional teachings on gender and human sexuality.
Pirates Edge Brewers

4 days ago | wsau.com | Tom King

MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the Milwaukee Brewers four game winning streak with a 5-4 win on Monday night at American Family Field. Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer to tie the game in the fifth but the Pirates scored a run in the 6th and made it stand up. Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin had the other Brewer RBIs.Nick Mears took the loss in relief. Chad Patrick started and went five innings allowing four runs with nine strikeouts and one walk.
Woodchucks Win & Rest Of NWL Scores

4 days ago | wsau.com | Tom King

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — The Wausau Woodchucks beat the Lakeshore Chinooks 8-3 on Monday afternoon at Athletic Park in Wausau. Carter White improved his record to 3-0 as he took a no-hitter into the 6th inning. He ended up giving up just one run on one hit striking out six with three walks. Max Soliz and Dom Rodriguez hit home runs for the Chucks with both driving in three runs.
Storm damage in Wood County

4 days ago | wsau.com | Chris Conley

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – A line of storms moved through Wood County on Monday afternoon, leaving behind damage and causing power outages for some. Damage at South Wood County Park closed the Lake Wazeecha walking trail, while officials urged caution in other parts of the park. The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids posted a video to their Facebook page, showing a number of trees down and flooding on parts of the course.
Badgers Suing University Of Miami

5 days ago | wsau.com | Tom King

Wisconsin Badgers MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Wisconsin is suing the University of Miami for allegedly breaking rules that restrict tampering with college athletes. The lawsuit marks a groundbreaking legal attempt to enforce a financial contract between an athlete and their school. The case focuses on the Xavier Lucas football transfer. Wisconsin is seeking damages for financial and reputational harm it says it experienced and a declaration that Miami’s conduct with Lucas was tampering.