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UPDATE - Authorities have released the name of the bicyclist killed Wednesday in Marathon Co.More >> UPDATE - Authorities have released the name of the bicyclist killed Wednesday in Marathon Co.More >> Today: Mostly sunny and seasonal. High: 68. Wind: NW to West 5-10 Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers or isolated thundershowers. High: 70. Wind: SSE 10-20 There was a brisknessMore >> Thunderstorms early Thursday night. Partly sunny and a bit cooler Friday. More active weather on the way Saturday, then again Sun. night into Monday morning.More >> A Wisconsin woman already banned for life from Walmart stores has been arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a Madison Walmart.More >> A Wisconsin woman already banned for life from Walmart stores has been arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a Madison Walmart.More >> Two new restaurants opened their doors in central Wisconsin this week. One is owned by a husband and wife who are already successful in the local restaurant scene, the other is owned by a family tryingMore >> Two new restaurants opened their doors in central Wisconsin this week. One is owned by a husband and wife who are already successful in the local restaurant scene, the other is owned by a family trying to make their mark in the Wausau area.More >> Taylor Co. (Press Release) - On May 22, 2012, at 9:29 p.m., the Taylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Cty Hwy E, approximately one mile south ofMore >> On May 22, 2012, at 9:29 p.m., the Taylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Cty Hwy E, approximately one mile south of Park Road in the Town of Westboro.More >> Police in western Kentucky say a tractor-trailer truck struck and killed two people on a motorcycle that was stopped because of another wreck in front of them.More >> Police in western Kentucky say a tractor-trailer truck struck and killed two people on a motorcycle that was stopped because of another wreck in front of them.More >> The Lincoln County Sheriff's Dept. is asking for your help to find a man in violation of Huber privileges.More >> The Lincoln County Sheriff's Dept. is asking for your help to find a man in violation of Huber privileges.More >> He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy to his awards collection. The Green Bay Packers receiver won the ABC danceMore >> He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.More >> A woman found a two-and-a-half-year old boy wandering near 8th Street and Vine Avenue in Marshfield.More >> A woman found a two-and-a-half-year old boy wandering near 8th Street and Vine Avenue in Marshfield.More >> A time capsule sealed more than 50 years ago was recently opened in our area, revealing pieces of the past.More >> A time capsule sealed more than 50 years ago was recently opened in our area, revealing pieces of the past.More >>
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A time capsule sealed more than 50 years ago was recently opened in our area, revealing pieces of the past.More >>
5 & 6 PM Anchor, Multimedia Journalist
Melissa anchors Newsline 9's Live at 5pm and co-anchors Newsline 9 at 6pm with Bryon Graff.
For Melissa, Central Wisconsin is truly home. She grew up in the Wausau area and graduated from D.C. Everest High School. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, she began her broadcasting career.
Melissa joined TV-9 in 1991. Melissa's work has been recognized by both the Associated Press and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. In 2008, the AP named her the winner of the Carol Brewer Award. Melissa also attended the prestigious Poynter Institute. Also, she has repeatedly taken home top honors as " Favorite Television Personality" by readers of the Wausau City Pages.
In addition to her journalism work Melissa enjoys being a part of the Children's Miracle Network working to help sick and injured children in our area.
Melissa and her husband, Dave have a son, Justin and a couple of collies that keep them very busy. They make their home in the Wausau area.
