-
A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.More >> A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.More >> Radar Alert
Turning fairly nice later this week.More >> Cooler Friday with showers possible. Showers possible early Saturday then drier Saturday afternoon into Sunday. It will turn warmer and more humid also.More >> The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching. The deadline to be added to the list is May 31.
More >> The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.The deadline to be added to the list is May 31.More >> Hundreds of people went the extra mile for a central Wisconsin baby battling cancer.More >> Hundreds of people went the extra mile for a central Wisconsin baby battling cancer. More >> Beer is a huge industry in the badger state. Experts say that beverage has an economic impact of more than eight billion dollars a year and many breweries are thriving in central Wisconsin.More >> Beer is a huge industry in the badger state. Experts say that beverage has an economic impact of more than eight billion dollars a year and many breweries are thriving in central Wisconsin.More >> The Adams County Sheriff's Department say a woman is still in the hospital after a bar fight Wednesday night.More >> The Adams County Sheriff's Department say a woman is still in the hospital after a bar fight Wednesday night.More >> A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.More >> A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.More >> Dozens of motorcycle riders hit the pavement for a good cause -- even as wet weather put a damper on a yearly tradition. More >> Dozens of motorcycle riders hit the pavement for a good cause -- even as wet weather put a damper on a yearly tradition. More >> A Medford High School student is about to accomplish something few ever will. He's never missed a day of school, and now he's just a few days away from graduation.More >> A Medford High School student is about to accomplish something few ever will. He's never missed a day of school, and now he's just a few days away from graduation.More >>
-
A collection of bras is going back up at a Milwaukee bar.More >> Hundreds of people went the extra mile for a central Wisconsin baby battling cancer.More >> A U.S. Marine was reunited with his war service dog.More >> Beer is a huge industry in the Badger state.More >> Dozens of motorcycle riders hit the pavement for a good cause -- even as wet weather put a damper on a yearly tradition.More >> Newsline 9 has learned overtime payouts at the Wausau Police Department have increased during the past three years.More >> A Medford High School student is about to accomplish something few ever will. He's never missed a day of school, and now he's just a few days away from graduation.More >>
5 & 6 PM Anchor, Multimedia Journalist
Melissa anchors Newsline 9's Live at 5pm and co-anchors Newsline 9 at 6pm with Daniel Woodruff.
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.
