Heather Poltrock
Digital Content Manager
Wausau, WI
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Heather Poltrock came to WSAW as a sports intern in August of 2007. Heather later became a part of the production crew, an on-air member of the Hilight Zone and later Morning Show producer where she appeared on-air and also worked behind the scenes. She is now the digital content manager for NewsChannel 7 and the main online content producer for WSAW.com.
Heather is a 2006 graduate of Brown College in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. She majored in Radio Broadcasting.
Heather is a native of Antigo, Wisconsin.
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The National Guard will administer drive-thru PCR COVID testing on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon.
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An Antigo native killed in the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941 will be laid to rest Saturday in his hometown
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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are recruiting expectant mothers and families to join two studies designed to help experts better understand the causes of two of the most common chronic diseases in children: childhood asthma and childhood food allergies.
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Mid-State Technical College will host a Wisconsin Education Fair for area high school students, parents, and other prospective adult students from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The fair is open to the public, and there is no fee to attend.
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A 30-foot tall sculpture now sits along the east bank of the Wisconsin River at RiverLife Park. The sculpture titled “Vertical Log Raft” reflects Wausau’s early history along the Wisconsin River.
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Dr. Jill Biden stopped at a Milwaukee elementary school on Wednesday morning.
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The 27-year-old man accused of lying about the whereabouts of a missing woman whose body was later found in Adams County is scheduled to reach a plea deal in the case.
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The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of Octaviano Juarez-Corro.
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A 40-year-old Cadott man convicted of attempting to meet a person he believed was a 15-year-old girl online for sexual activities is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in Marathon County.
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The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department says the 30-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his child’s mother was arrested in Ilinois.
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Wisconsin’s chief medical officer for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Bureau of Communicable Diseases said children remain in a ‘high risk’ category for COVID-19.
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Authorities say a number of factors helped them quickly identify a homicide victim’s ex-boyfriend as the suspect in her death.
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A sonic boom was heard in the Wisconsin Rapids area Thursday morning from the 11-day training event at Volk Field.
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Attorney General Josh Kaul says the former Merrill-based Semling-Menke Company, Inc (SEMCO) said more than 130 former employees will split a settlement of more than $650,000. The company abruptly shut down on Dec. 31, 2019.
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A 28-year-old man accused of driving drunk, killing one highway worker, and injuring another during a crash on Aug. 8 has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
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A re-opening ceremony will be held Saturday at the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Golf Course located on the Tomah VA Medical Center campus.
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Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14, Wendy’s customers can start their day with good fortune in the form of a free Sausage, Egg & Swiss or Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant.
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A public ceremony will be held on Aug. 28 to unveil the renaming of the Tomahawk post office.
A 28-year-old man accused of driving drunk, killing one highway worker, and injuring another is facing homicide charges.
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Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin has reissued the indoor mask mandate for all Ho-Chunk Gaming locations.
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A 22-year-old man accused of driving a stolen truck and trailer through at least three central Wisconsin counties, leading deputies on a chase was formally charged Monday in Wood County.
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Teachers and up to six of their family members can get a discount next week at Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells.
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Due to high transmission rates of COVID-19, the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point will require all staff and students to wear facing covering beginning Monday.
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A 28-year-old woman and 36-year-old man, both from Wisconsin Rapids, are in the Columbia County Jail after police said their actions prompted an Amber Alert.
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Wednesday, Marshfield Clinic, Prevea, UW Health and Aurora health care systems announced their requirement for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Gov. Tony Evers made a stop in Wausau on Wednesday afternoon to share details of how he plans to reduce medication costs in the state.
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Marshfield Clinic Health System employees will need to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15. The health care system made the announcement Wednesday morning.
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A 22-year-old man has been arrested on allegations he drove a stolen truck and trailer through at least three central Wisconsin counties, leading deputies on a chase.
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The Marshfield Clinic is warning people that a text message confirming a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at its clinic in Neillsville is a scam.
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Aspirus Health and Ascension have signed an agreement to transfer from Ascension to Aspirus ownership of seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport services located in north and central Wisconsin.
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Prolonged power outages can leave homeowners wondering if the items in their refrigerators are still safe to consume.
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A brand new aquatic center will open to the public in Marshfield on Friday. Vandehey Waters replaced the 85-year-old Hefko Pool.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has shared a message that has now gone viral from a doctor in Alabama.
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Homes in Wisconsin are now selling at the fastest pace since the Wisconsin Realtor Association began tracking the number of days homes spent on the market.
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An 84-year-old Oshkosh woman believed to be headed to central Wisconsin was located safely early Wednesday afternoon.
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A three-day trial is scheduled to begin in December for the former Marshfield Police Chief.
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The parents of the 2-year-old boy struck and killed by a train on June 29 in Taylor County will likely face criminal charges.
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Nearly 270 University of Wisconsin System students will share $1 million in scholarships under the new Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship program.
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Bond has been set at $250,000 cash for a 24-year-old Rhinelander man charged for his alleged role in a murder case.
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Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and six other republicans have sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging the federal government to end the trade war they believe is damaging many U.S. businesses.
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Investigators said the body of 26-year-old Hannah Miller was found on the side of River Bend Road near Highway 8.
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Wisconsin health officials are warning of an off-season spike in the respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, and parainfluenza, or sometimes known as croup.
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Beginning July 1, Wisconsin parents will have a new, gender-neutral option for identifying the parents of a child.
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The state of Wisconsin achieved a vaccine milestone over the weekend as reports show 50.1% of eligible residents are now vaccinated.
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A Dorchester woman will compete in the Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4.
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Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $140 million in grants to businesses and organizations that play an integral role in Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment industries.
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In Wisconsin, COVID-19 restrictions have mostly relaxed across the state, but the truth is those measures of masks, social distancing and sanitizing have also given people a break from other respiratory illnesses.
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More than 45% of eligible people in the United States are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but many are wondering how long that protection will last. Unfortunately, the answer still remains unknown.
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The man charged with killing a University of Wisconsin-Madison student and Marshfield native in 2008 has been found competent to stand trial.