WXCO News

Alicia Hoffmann, crowned Miss Marathon County, joins the show to discuss her dual passions: pageantry and community service. She shares insights into her journey from barrel racing to beauty queens, highlighting the camaraderie and personal growth fostered by pageants. Alicia is spearheading a back-to-school supply drive on August 16th in Athens to support families struggling with the rising costs of education. Her Helping Hands campaign embodies her mission to enact positive change, emphasizing that small gestures can make a significant impact. Alicia’s annual drive promises to grow, inviting widespread community involvement and support.

To contact Alicia to donate back to school supplies:

https://www.facebook.com/alicia.hoffmann.661946

Venmo: @Angelmist2020

Instagram: aliciahoffmann92

Cell to call or text: 715-470-4469

With an air quality advisory blanketing Wisconsin, residents are urged to stay indoors, but there’s plenty to do in Wausau this weekend. Highlights include the Wisconsin Valley Fair and the South Beach Up North Chamber Music Festival. Meanwhile, Obamacare premiums might skyrocket if Republicans don’t extend funding, with Ron Johnson’s terse ‘no’ frustrating many. The Milwaukee Brewers shake up their roster before the trade deadline, and the Wausau Woodchucks chase a playoff spot with a 15-game home winning streak.

Anja Hanington of the Grand Theater joins us to talk about upcoming shows coming to the Grand….including tonight! Chad and Ian discuss “good government” and the frustration of public servants not being upfront about what they know in the Drop Box case.

We talk to Michael Andrews about the 19th annual South Beach Up North Chamber Music Festival. This festival, starting this weekend, features an eclectic mix of performances, from student string quartets tackling everything from Vivaldi to Miley Cyrus, to formal quartets playing Spanish and Cuban composers. Andrews, a Wausau native, shares his passion for chamber music’s intimate, human touch, contrasting it with large-scale concerts. With free admission, this cultural treat enriches the local community, offering a unique musical experience.

Unedited YouTube video of discussion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CIYqqMzM4M

Nathan Grundman and Terry Alioto from the Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater join us to talk about their upcoming outdoor production of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ They reveal the joys and challenges of bringing Shakespeare to life, from mastering Queen Mab’s monologue to nailing intense fight scenes. The chemistry between actors and the unique challenges of an outdoor venue are explored. Meanwhile, on the radio front, WSAU announces Chris Conley as the new morning show host, following Meg Ellison’s departure. Don’t expect a big change from the MAGA-adjacent talk of recent years. Also a Rothschild resident is okay with cutting public school funding because he went to a one-room school house and turned out fine. We discuss…and disagree.