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Desiree Fischer came to NewsChannel 7 in 2002 as a part time production assistant and now serves as NewsChannel 7’s Assignment Manager.

After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005 with a degree in Communication, she began working full-time in the news department as a Videojournalist.

Desiree lives in Wausau with her husband Bill and son Jack. She grew up in Marathon, Wis.

Desiree Fischer came to NewsChannel 7 in 2002 as a part time production assistant and now serves as NewsChannel 7’s Assignment Manager.

After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005 with a degree in Communication, she began working full-time in the news department as a Videojournalist.

Desiree lives in Wausau with her husband Bill and son Jack. She grew up in Marathon, Wis.

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WSAW-TV: DHS Confirms First Case Of West Nile Virus In Wisconsin This Year

A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in a person living in Barron County.

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July 30, 2025

WSAW-TV: DHS Confirms First Case Of West Nile Virus In Wisconsin This Year

A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in a person living in Barron County.

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