The Chad Holmes Show

We talk about what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright. Also, we are joined by four Wausau West HS wrestlers who qualified for this weekend's state individual tournament: Sam Volm, Aaleeh Le, Madelynn Lee, & Emma Huggenvik. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscri...

We are joined, as we are every other Wednesday, but Bob Look to talk about what's going on in the news and more. Brittney Merlot tells us if the warm weather will continue as well. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more a...

We are joined by Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library to talk about what is happening at branches all around the county. A big night of HS sports playoff action. Passion against Musk's DOGE leads to blood for Jon Stewart and no wonder there is cynicism when you hear what former congressman Devin Nunes made for overseeing a failed Trump company in 2024. The Chad Holmes Show is a part...

Mayor Doug Diny nominates a employee of Congressman Tom Tiffany to become an alternate member of the Wausau Ethics Board. We discuss that having political views doesn't disqualify for positions such as this but MAGA's history of ignoring evidence should be a red flag. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI....

We talk about coming back from injury and more with Wausau West senior girls' basketball player Paige Anderson. Yesterday the WIAA announced the boys' basketball playoff brackets and we see what the road to state is for our local teams. Plus the Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian can get off to a good start in the Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio...

A very warm start this morning and we are joined by meteorologist Brittney Merlot to hear how long it will last. Plus, Chad visited a restaurant in Wisconsin Rapids that employs a number of young people. The owner was forced to put up a note asking people to stop berating the workers if there was an issue with an order. We talk about empathy and how it's wrong to berate in such circumstances. The...

We are joined by DC Everest Band Director Joseph Finnegan to discuss a fundraiser "Luck of the Irish Gala" coming on March 15th that will raise funds for the Band's trip to Ireland in 2026. Tickets available at dce.booktix.com. We also talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig and see if Ian can finally get one right in the Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media r...

We talk about last night's thrilling OT playoff win for the Wausau West hockey team. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot tells us about the big warm up coming our way. Plus Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens on the Bucks, Badgers, Marquette and Mark Attanasio. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscrib...

We are joined by Marathon County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stencil to talk about the Wausau Ethics Board investigation into the Mayor, the primary election, the race for Education Superintendent, Musk and the Wisconsin Supreme Court and more. Plus our Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian get finally get the right answer this week with our Number for the Day quiz. The Chad Holmes Show is a par...

We start the show with a discussion on the news of the week with "Up North News" host Pat Kreitlow. We discuss yesterday's Wausau Ethics Board meeting that decides to continue investigation of Mayor Doug Diny and the drop box removal. Finally, former Vikings' punter Chris Kluwe stands up big time against MAGA in Orange County, California and is arrested. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic...

We briefly discuss the latest Chris Conley piece that looks to discredit members of the Ethics Committee before they meet concerning Mayor Diny's removal of the drop box. We talk about the outrageous and dangerous words spoken by Trump yesterday that throws Ukraine under the bus and gives Putin and Russia a big wet kiss. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mond...

We talk to Ted Hartke, from the local cancer charity Extra Innings, about "Bowling for Cancer" the singles 9-pin tap tournament that will be held at Marathon City Sports Center lanes this Saturday at 2 pm. Money raised stays in central Wisconsin to support families battling cancer. To sign up for the event, call Steve at 7150443-2522. We also talk about the weather with Brittney Merlot as we expec...

We talk to Christine Daniels and Jean Abreu of the City of Wausau Sustainability, Energy and Environmental Committee about what the committee is, who is on it and what they are working on. Plus, our Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz with Ian. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe t...

It's a very cold start to our Tuesday and we talk to Brittney Merlot to see how long it will stay cold. A longtime downtown restaurant, Jalapeno's, closes. We are joined in studio by Julie Bollmann, Executive Director of the Children's Imaginarium about their big event "Fire and Ice" coming on February 28th. Tickets available at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/fire-and-ice or by checking out their...

A week after the Super Bowl (where he left at halftime), Donald Trump continued his tour of big sporting events yesterday at the Daytona 500 (where is left even earlier!). Hard for Elon Musk to talk about "wasteful spending" when his maybe-boss is wasting millions the last two Sundays. A look at the HS girls' basketball playoff brackets that were released yesterday and the Daily History Lesson. Pl...

It's Monday morning but a tough weekend for our host as Chad hits a deer back from a Storm hockey broadcast on Saturday night. First time in the more than 25 years of crisscrossing the state on broadcasts that's happened. Brittney Merlot tells us how long this frigid weather will stick around. Brenton Kneiss joins us to talk about the Conservatory's huge annual fundraiser "A Night in Paris" that i...

More on the courage shown by the lawyers who quit rather than give in to the corrupt Trump decision to drop charges against NYC mayor Adams. Paul Michlig on WI sports and the Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to m...

It's Valentine's Day and we are expecting some significant snow. We talk to meteorologist Brittney Merlot about when it will start and how much we will get. We also are joined by Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens about his trip to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl plus the Bucks, Badgers and Brewers. Finally, more Trump corruption with the dropping of charges against the mayor of New York...

The hockey playoffs start next week and we talk to the coach of the WIAA girls state hockey defending champion Central Wisconsin Storm, Jana Wimmer. We discuss the season, their big game at #1 ranked Bay Area on Saturday (airing on 98.9 WXCO) and the upcoming playoffs. Plus our Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian can clinch a passing grade for the week in the Number for the Day quiz! The Chad H...

Chad talks about his visit to the brand new Wendy's that opened in Schofield this week and we talked about what other restaurants we'd like to see come to town next. Plus, Wausau is not among the locations where Joann Fabrics is closing but Plover and Marshfield are. Shows the continuing challenges that brick and mortar stores have. What should be done? The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic...

We talk to Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater in Wausau about what's been going on and about some of the great shows coming in the next two weeks. Plus our Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian can get back on track with the Number for the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI....

Bob Look with us for the hour as he does every other Wednesday. We discuss a story that says Democrats in the House are upset with activists who are jamming the phone lines asking for them to do more to stop the Trump/Musk agenda. Well boo-hoo. Plus we can expect some snow today and quite a bit of snow Friday. We get the details from meteorologist Brittney Merlot. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of...

In hour 2 we find out what is happening at the Marathon County Public Library with Robyn Vargas. We also talk to Milo Holdhusen, Nolan Travis and Nolan Mudler who are cast members of the Central Wisconsin Children's Theatre production of "Les Miserables" that will stage this weekend and next at the Veniga Theater at UWSP at Wausau. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network an...

It's a below zero start to the day in Wausau and we find out how long it will stay cold with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Also, a Wausau teen wrote a letter to the editor at Wausau Pilot and Review saying there aren't enough places for teenagers to go to in the Wausau area. We discuss. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on...

We talk to Civic Media sports director Jimmie Kaska about some changes in playoff qualifying in Wisconsin HS football and more. We have the Daily History Lesson and the first Number of the Day quiz with Ian for this week. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss...