Sean White
Digital Content Producer
Wausau, WI
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Sean White joined WSAW in November of 2022 as a Digital Content Producer.
Sean was born and raised in Fond du Lac before moving to Wausau.
He studied at the University of Arizona Global Campus where he obtained a Journalism and Mass Communications degree during his enlistment the Air Force where he served for the past 8 years.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR announced Friday that the Rib Mountain Sanitary District is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public of a widespread fraud scheme where scammers portray themselves as a local bank representative or a representative from an online store to extort money.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 2:36 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The City of Marshfield and Mayor Lois TeStrake are seeking city residents to serve on boards, commissions, and committees for the City of Marshfield.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Sean White
This spring ballot is going to be a lot more meaningful for the students, parents, and staff of the Adams-Friendship School District as the entire existence of the district is up in the air.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Northwoods unanimously approved a letter of intent to purchase Park Falls City Hall as the site for the new YMCA branch on Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The United We Can Committee and Marshfield Area United Way announced Thursday the winners of the 2023 United We Can virtual competition.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Sean White
A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds very close races between President Joe Biden and either former President Donald Trump or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in hypothetical 2024 presidential elections.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR wants to remind families, mentors, and young hunters there’s still time to plan for the 2023 youth turkey hunt going on statewide April 15-16.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:08 PM CDT
|By Sean White
In celebration of National Burrito Day on April 6, national food chain QDOBA will be hosting the first-ever World Burrito Eating Championship near Fiserv Forum.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Governor Evers is continuing to invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, on Wednesday he signed a $7.9 million contract to improve WIS 17, between US 8 and Stevens Street, in the city of Rhinelander and the towns of Pelican and Pine Lake.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Merrill’s Police Chief has released new details about an incident that prompted a large response from police on Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wausau City Council discussed approving plans Tuesday evening for Athletic Park where the Wausau Woodchucks play.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Sean White
April marks a significant uptick in job-seeking activities for teens, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a month-long “Welcome to the Workforce” outreach initiative for students, parents, and employers.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR announced Tuesday that outdoor recreators can now purchase their 2023 state trail passes.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By Sean White
In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Wisconsin Women’s Council and Women’s History Month, a celebratory reception was held on March 23 at the Wisconsin Executive Residence.
Senators Baldwin, Johnson introduce CURD Act to support Wisconsin dairy industry and provide clarity
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Sean White
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) on Monday to introduce the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act, bipartisan legislation to help better inform consumers on cheese purchasing decisions and provide clarity for Wisconsin’s dairy industry.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR wants property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to treat them with insecticide this spring to protect against the deadly emerald ash borer.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Mid-State Technical College was among four partnering technical colleges recently awarded a $4.9 million Strengthening Community College Training grant by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Students aged 15-18 can apply now through April 15 to be part of the Youth Conservation Corps team that will work on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest this summer.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Department of Workforce Development released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary employment estimates for the month of February 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.7%.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Zone B of the Langlade County snowmobile trail system including state-funded trails are scheduled to close for the season Friday at 6 a.m.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Clark County snowmobile and winter ATV trails on all public and private lands will be closed for the season on Saturday, March 25 at 8 a.m.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Oneida County snowmobile trail system, including all state-funded and club-funded trails, are scheduled to close Monday, March 27 at noon.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its February 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report on Thursday, showing that low inventories have hampered home sales in Wisconsin while prices in the state continue to rise.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Firework Fridays are back for another summer of fun at Athletic Park! Come cheer on the Woodchucks and enjoy a beautiful fireworks show after every Friday home game.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Mall of America® has announced Wink World, the popular entertainment attraction at AREA15 in Las Vegas, is coming soon to Minnesota.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The DNR is asking Wisconsinites to avoid feeding deer as cold winter weather continues around parts of the state.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth® is returning to Milwaukee for the first time in 25 years with six performances at Fiserv Forum from Oct. 13-15.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wausau Police Department teamed up with NorthStar Restoration Services in Wausau on Monday for the second year in a row to give people a chance to learn more about what they can do to keep themselves, and others safe during an active shooter situation.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Sean White
For those that cannot enter a polling place or absentee voting location due to disability, curbside voting will now be available.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DOT North Central Region announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on area state highways effective 12 p.m. Monday, March 20.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The City of Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department announced the passing of Blizzard, their Arctic fox, at the Wildwood Zoo Friday.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Marathon County Snowmobile Trails in Zone 6 will close effective Friday night at midnight.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:03 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Wisconsin Rapids Family Center Executive Director, Sue Sippel announced this week her plans to retire this summer. The Family Center Board has begun the search for a new director.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Sean White
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:56 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Seniors in Marathon County are working to brighten the day of kids who are in the hospital.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Sean White
State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) introduced a bill Thursday to place anti-choking devices in schools.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Marathon County Snowmobile Trails in Zone 4 will close effective tonight at Midnight. Trail conditions in all other zones are fair, but use caution on creek/water crossings.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
|By Sean White
A recent memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) found that $36.1 million of Illinois cannabis tax revenues in 2022 were attributable to sales of cannabis made to Wisconsin residents.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR will begin selling 2023 bonus spring turkey harvest authorizations on Monday, March 20, with a designated sale date for each zone.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By Sean White
A new era has begun for the Landmark Building in downtown Wausau. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority partnered with the City of Wausau to revamp the building and offer affordable housing.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Construction has begun on a $35 million hospital replacement project for Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls with $20 million coming from Wisconsin’s Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Sean White
This will be the last weekend for tubing and skiing at Powers Bluff Winter Recreation Area in Wood County. They will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR met with the Wausau City Council and Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg Tuesday night to present and educate the public and the city on its PFAS Remediation and Redevelopment program.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Abby Lichtscheidl, Portage County Solid Waste Site Coordinator, was honored by receiving the prestigious Young Professional of the Year award. She oversees the county’s closed landfill and the hazardous waste and universal waste programs.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
|By Sean White
The Wausau School Board voted 5-4 Monday night opposing to draft an advisory referendum that would contain questions to gauge community support for the plans that are currently approved.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:59 PM CDT
|By Sean White
Work is set to begin with preliminary utility relocation and tree clearing operations on County Highway R from Black Oak Drive to Porter Road in the Town and Village of Plover starting Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Sean White
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Hoeven (R-ND) reintroduced the American Aviator Act of 2023 on Friday, bipartisan legislation to increase opportunities and expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots.
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