Sean White
Digital Content Producer
Wausau, WI
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Sean White joined WSAW in November of 2022 as a Digital Content Producer.
Sean was born and raised in Fond du Lac before moving to Wausau.
He studied at the University of Arizona Global Campus where he obtained a Journalism and Mass Communications degree during his enlistment the Air Force where he served for the past 8 years.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Sean White
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Sean White
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Hoeven (R-ND) reintroduced the American Aviator Act of 2023 on Friday, bipartisan legislation to increase opportunities and expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Clark County Highway Department has announced that pursuant to State Statute 349.16, seasonal weight limits will be posted for Clark County Highways as of March 13.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:41 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is sending $3.9 million to unclaimed property owners in March, and for many, the delivery of a check will come as a surprise.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:07 PM CST
|By Heather Poltrock, Emily Davies and Sean White
Marshfield Clinic Health System has announced 346 employees across its network will be laid off.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:32 PM CST
|By Sean White
Rescuers from the Tomahawk Fire Department recovered a missing man from Somo Lake in the Town of Wilson at around 4:20 p.m. and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
|By Desiree Fischer and Sean White
After a 6 day trial, Derek Goplin was convicted of 1st-degree intentional homicide.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Sean White
Wisconsin’s talented youth ages 15-20 years old will have a chance to represent their hometown by auditioning for the legendary Kids From Wisconsin, proclaimed as “Wisconsin’s Premier Musical Ambassadors” since 1969.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
|By Sean White
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced Tuesday that Wisconsin will receive over $25.2 million from the U.S. EPA under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants and forever chemicals, like PFAS in drinking water.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:39 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Sean White
Brookfield native and former offensive lineman for the Wisconsin Badgers in the early 2000s was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame the committee announced Thursday night.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:44 PM CST
|By Sean White
Following Gov. Evers’ declaration that 2023 is the Year of Mental Health, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Wisconsin is moving to its next phase.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:05 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DMV received an application Wednesday requesting a new specialty license plate from the organization, The Fix Is In, Inc.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers traveled to Lac du Flambeau Saturday to meet with the Tribal Council, Tribal Land Management Director, Tribal Administrator, and the Tribe’s Legal Council regarding the status of communications between the Tribe, the town, and title companies.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:25 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR announced Monday that fire management crews will begin to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:16 PM CST
|By Sean White
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy O’Shea announced Friday that Victor Pennington was sentenced by U.S. District Judge William Conley to 12 years in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Sean White
There are more than 550 roundabouts across Wisconsin that are designed to reduce crashes and help improve traffic flow, but accidents do happen.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:53 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin DOT announced Tuesday that municipalities across the state received more than $134 million in the first quarterly payments for 2023 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM CST
|By Sean White
The USDA Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced Monday the department is investing $19.4 million to help two electric cooperatives expand and modernize Wisconsin’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Sean White
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a new statewide, multi-disciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and ensuring justice is served by those who commit the crime.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Sean White
With less than one month remaining until the renowned 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, dairy manufacturers across the country are gearing up for a robust competition for the coveted title of U.S. Champion.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:28 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DATCPs Alice in Dairyland program is partnering with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom program to promote specialty crops in classrooms across the state.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:05 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:20 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR is accepting nominations starting Tuesday for the 2022 Wisconsin Hunter Ethics Award.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:09 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Bond announced Thursday that $424,970 in grants will be awarded to 13 nonprofit organizations.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR announced Friday that the application period for Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp funding is now open and will run through Feb. 10.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:03 PM CST
|By Sean White
Congress is still without a speaker after 11 ballots have not been able to claim a decision on whether or not Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will be named Speaker of the House, meaning an entire branch of our government is unable to work.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:19 PM CST
|By Sean White
With only ten days to go, Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek urges Wisconsinites that need health insurance coverage, to apply and get coverage before the annual open enrollment period ends.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin Legislature is moving quickly to put a constitutional amendment on the April ballot that would make it harder for criminal defendants to get out of jail on bail.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:36 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR invites the public to participate in the 36th anniversary of Bald Eagle Watching Days on Jan. 14 and 15 to celebrate the species and its remarkable comeback in Wisconsin.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 1:56 PM CST
|By Sean White
Mid-State Technical College is calling high school and middle school students from across the state to compete in the Regional SkillsUSA® Competition on Jan. 20, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 8:03 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Sean White
In a Twitter post by USA Curling, the Wausau Curling Club has agreed to host the 2023 USA Curling Club National Championship
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 3:16 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson, announced Wednesday that Wisconsin was awarded a $400,000 federal SAVES demonstration grant to implement comprehensive domestic violence services for survivors who need assistance accessing child support and parenting time services safely.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 2:31 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the launch of the Recovery Voucher Program in partnership with the Wisconsin DHS and the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 2:45 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers, together with WisDOT, announced Tuesday that 44 agencies that provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in rural areas of Wisconsin will benefit from more than $5 million in state and federal funds in 2023.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 2:11 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers, together with WHEDA CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., announced Tuesday that 54 organizations will receive $2 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Sean White
We Energies is urging customers to reduce their natural gas usage by lowering thermostats between 60 to 62 degrees.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 3:09 PM CST
|By Sean White
Austin is a Marine and a former student at Horace Mann Middle School. After 10 months of being away in California, he returned for the holidays to surprise his brother Nicholas on Wednesday while he was in class at Horace Mann.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday that the final 26 awardees for the Medicaid home and community-based services grant opportunity.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:13 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Department of Workforce Development released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary employment estimates for the month of November, showing Wisconsin has added 6,500 non-farm and 5,800 total private sector jobs.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:02 PM CST
|By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $253 million in key projects across the state.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 3:10 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DOJ announced Thursday that it and 32 other states and territories finalized a $435 million agreement with JUUL Labs, resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 2:54 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirms that a Lincoln County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 2:06 PM CST
|By Sean White
The USDA Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced that the department is investing $6 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Sean White
Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings at GoWild.wi.gov or through an authorized license agent.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:12 PM CST
|By Sean White
While decking the halls with holiday cheer, make sure your festive decorations don’t invite tragedy. ReadyWisconsin encourages you to keep fire safety in mind while celebrating this holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 2:45 PM CST
|By Sean White
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the EPA’s multi-part proposal to build on the Renewable Fuel Standard program for 2023 to 2025.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR reminds anglers that the opening of Lake Superior’s lake trout season is Dec. 1. The season runs until Sept. 30, or until the harvest cap is met.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR announced today that the 2023 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Nov. 25.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:11 PM CST
|By Sean White
Consumers should be mindful of at least some guidelines to follow to protect their wallets and their private data while shopping.