WXCO News

We talk about a very, very cold start to the day and a week that will stay frigid in northcentral Wisconsin. Be prepared if you have any travel plans!

We are also joined by Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes to discuss her background, why she’s the best choice for Governor, issues that affect rural areas and central Wisconsin and more.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the “Sports 2 Stream” of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.

We received a visit to our 98.9 WXCO studios on Saturday by State Senator and Democratic candidate for Governor Kelda Roys. We discussed her being born and raised in central Wisconsin, her reasons for running, issues such as dealing with the federal government, wind and solar power, rural access to health care and more.

It is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. We go back to May of 1967 and listen to a speech the Civic Rights Icon gave at Marathon Park in Wausau. So many of the issues and topics that King discussed that day are still relevant to our country today.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the “Sports 2 Stream” of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.

We are joined in studio by former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for Governor in 2026. We discuss a number of issues including dealing with threats from the federal government, clean energy, health care access, rural issues and more.

We also talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig. Matt Lafleur and the Packers, Bucks continue to struggle, Badger basketball on a win streak and Marquette in the Big East cellar.

We are also joined by Ron Alexander, one of the organizers of a special event tonight at Marathon Park in Wausau to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. We discuss King’s legacy, getting his message to young people and the details of the event from 5 to 8:30 pm this evening.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the “Sports 2 Stream” of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.

We start the show with a commentary on the scenes last night in Minneapolis. Discuss how the “plan” of too many Democratic leaders is to wait for November and win the midterm elections. With Trump threatening to use the Insurrection Act, there is not a guarantee there will be elections. Plus, it appears the people are once against ahead of their leaders. We also discuss the water carrying for the fascists by the radio station down the street and their morning show host.

Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright joined us to discuss what was a busy end to 2025 and beginning of 2026 plus some great shows coming to the Grand soon. Also an update as they great closer to the beginning of the renovation of the Grand.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the “Sports 2 Stream” of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.

Today our continuing series of introductory interviews with candidates for Wisconsin Governor continues with Zachary Roper. At 22 years old, Roper is the youngest candidate in the field. We talk about his priorities including stopping the trend of lower numbers of 18 to 35 years living in Wisconsin, hospital access in rural areas, insurance, child care, immigration, the budget surplus and more

In hour 2 we are joined by Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright to talk about a great holiday season that just concluded plus a busy schedule of shows in the lead up to the start in May of the renovation of the Grand.

We also discuss in the Department of Justice not investigating the actions of the ICE officer who shot Renee Good last week. It has led to resignations and further questions about the politicization of the DOJ under Trump. Also, talk about a New York Times report that the Trump Justice Dept. is asking Minnesota officials to dig up dirt on Good and her wife.

The Chad Holmes Show is part of Civic Media and can be heard from 8 to 9 am weekdays on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. The 9 am to 10 am hour can be heard on the 98.9 WXCO YouTube channel and on the “Sports 2 Stream” of wxco.fm and Civic Media app.