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Host: Chad Holmes Show, M-F 8-10 am. Big HS Sports Show, Weds 6-8 pm. PBP of Wausau West, Newman, Marathon sports. 98.9 WXCO. wxco.fm. UWEC ‘94, DCE ‘89.
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Final: DC Everest 9 Wausau 3. Kaylen Majewski: 2/2 for Wausau. Piper Schulz: CG and winning pitcher for DCE. Next 98.9 WXCO Post 10 American Legion broadcast next Wednesday vs. Tomahawk.

End of 4th inning: DC Everest 5 Wausau 1. RBI single by Nora Hintz for Wausau, solo HR for Madeline Hoppe for DCE. American Legion softball airing on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app.

End of 2nd inning: DC Everest 4 Wausau 0. 2 RBI double for Mara Meverden and 2 RBI single for Alison Polak for DCE. American Legion softball airing on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app.

(1) This morning talked to Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library about a busy summer of activities at branches all across the county. Hear that discussion along with all of our local segments between 7 & 9 am in the “WXCO Morning Report”

Tonight it’s American Legion softball on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app as Wausau Post 10 hosts DC Everest Post 492. Coverage starts at 6:50 pm with 1st pitch scheduled for 7 pm.

(1) This morning during the “WXCO Morning Report” during “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow” I talked to Sophie Matz, Peter Chitwood & director Michael Klapperich about this weekend’s CWCT production of “Into the Woods”.

Every LIV Tour golfer, every F1 race team, every soccer player/coach, every sports entity that takes Saudi Arabia's "sportwashing" money deserves to be asked about this.

I hope CNN is self-aware enough to not have Scott Jennings on tonight to talk about what happened in Minnesota.

It’s a drenched crowd but still a big one in Rib Mountain. Been very peaceful and I’d hope even those who disagree would appreciate democracy in action is a good thing. #NoKings

After the tragedy in Minnesota today these signs at the “No Kings” rally in Rib Mountain hit the spot. #NoKings

This week wrapped up another school year of broadcasting HS sports. Did a little adding today and it comes out to 124 HS sports broadcasts this year. Very lucky to be able to do something I love doing. 124 times. Already looking forward to starting all over again at #1 on August 21. #hsswi

Season opener in American Legion softball saw Medford beat Wausau 11-4. Our next 98.9 WXCO broadcast of Wausau Post 10 will be next Wednesday vs. DC Everest Post 492.

Tonight it’s Wausau American Legion Post 10 softball vs. Medford in the season opener. Hear the game live with a 7:20 pm air time on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app.

Final in 6: Elk Mound 11 Marathon 1. Owen Chrouser RBI single for Marathon, who finish a terrific season at 20-7. Vic Noller: 6 IP, 1 R, 1 H allowed and 3/4 at the plate for Elk Mound (22-2). D-3 baseball sectional semifinal. #wisbaseball

End of 2nd inning: Elk Mound 6 Marathon 0. D-3 baseball sectional semifinal airing on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

In Augusta for D-3 sectional baseball. In the first semifinal Barron beats Spooner 5-2 to advance to the sectional final at 4 pm. Next it’s the semi between Marathon & Elk Mound. 12:50 pm airtime on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

(1) Today it’s HS baseball sectional action as the Marathon Red Raiders look to earn a trip to the state tournament. You can hear the action on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app.

(1) On Tuesday the Marathon HS baseball team looks to punch a ticket to the state tournament. The Red Raiders head to Augusta for a D-3 sectional tournament and you can hear the action on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app.

(1) Usually when I have a guest in the AM we talk for 15 minutes or so but kept going for 37 minutes w/ Christine Daniels, Executive Director of the Good News Project, about her personal Medicaid story & issues that could be facing nonprofits because of decisions being made in Washington & Madison.

Final: Marathon 5 Stratford 0. True Thurs 6 IP, 0 R, 5 H on the mound and 3/4, 2 RBI at the plate. Grant Salber 3/3, RBI. Marathon advance to sectional semifinal vs. Elk Mound Tuesday. 12:50 pm airtime on 98.9 WXCO, wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

End of 5th inning: Marathon 2 Stratford 0. Grant Salber RBI single. D-3 baseball regional final airing on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

End of 3rd inning: Marathon 1 Stratford 0. Drew Woelfel RBI double. D-3 baseball regional final airing on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

End of 2nd inning: Stratford 0 Marathon 0. D-3 baseball regional final airing on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

It’s been a big week at the Grand Theater with the announcement of their 2025-26 season. I talked to Executive Director Sean Wright about some of the highlights of the upcoming season and more this morning on 98.9 WXCO. You can hear the entire conversation at: civicmedia.us/posts/2025/0...

Today it’s Marathon HS baseball vs. Stratford in a D-3 regional final. Hear the game live on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app with the pregame at 4:50 pm and 1st pitch at 5. #wisbaseball

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Final: Marathon 8 Cadott 1. Cody Radtke: CG, 1 R, 2 H, 5 K’s. Evan DeBroux: 2/3, RBI. Marathon vs. Stratford tomorrow in D-3 regional final, 4:50 pm airtime on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

End of 3rd inning: Marathon 4 Cadott 0. D-3 baseball regional semifinal airing on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

Perfect day for playoff baseball as Marathon hosts Cadott in a D-3 regional semifinal. Hear the game starting at 4:50 pm on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and on the Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

Today was joined by Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library to discuss summer programs and more! Hear the discussion at civicmedia.us/posts/2025/0...

After a rainy Tuesday the sun has returned and we will have HS playoff baseball today as Marathon hosts Cadott in a D-3 regional semifinal. Hear the game live on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app starting with the pregame at 4:50 pm. #wisbaseball

Today’s Marathon baseball D-3 regional semifinal vs. Cadott has been postponed due to rain and will be played Wednesday. Hear the game live on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app starting with the pregame at 4:50 pm. #wisbaseball

Hopefully today the rain will stay away enough for Marathon playoff baseball vs. Cadott in a D-3 regional semifinal. Hear the game live on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app starting with the pregame at 4:50 pm and first pitch at 5. #wisbaseball

(1) Final in 10 innings: Menomonie 3 Wausau West 2. A great playoff game. Owen Welch 4/5 including GW single in the 10 for Menomonie. A.J. Zydowski had a perfect game through 6 innings and a no-hitter through 6 2/3 for Menomonie….

End of 9th inning: Wausau West 2 Menomonie 2. D-1 baseball regional semifinal on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

End of 8th inning: Wausau West 2 Menomonie 2. D-1 baseball regional semifinal on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

Middle of 7th inning: Wausau West 2 Menomonie 2. 2 run top of the 7th for West. D-1 baseball regional semifinal on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

End of 5th inning: Menomonie 2 Wausau West 0. D-1 baseball regional semifinal on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball

Middle of 3rd inning: Menomonie 2 Wausau West 0. D-1 baseball regional semifinal on 98.9/1230 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO & Civic Media app. #wisbaseball