Neena Pacholke

2022 - 8 - 30

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Wisconsin TV anchor dies at 27, news station announces ... (USA TODAY)

Neena Pacholke, morning news anchor for WAOW-TV, died suddenly on Saturday. She was 27 years old. Police said foul play is not suspected.

She grew up in Tampa, Florida, and graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in broadcast journalism. She became a co-anchor for the station's morning show, "Wake Up Wisconsin," in 2019. I know she loved her job and loved every one of her viewers." One viewer described Pacholke as "a joy to wake up to every day." "She was a kind person with a big heart and a contagious smile and we will miss her greatly." As her sister, I have read every single one and I love to see everyone she impacted.

News 9 Anchors Mourn “Beautiful Friend” Neena Pacholke (E! Online)

News 9 anchors are remembering Neena Pacholke as a close friend who loved her central Wisconsin community.

"I know why I'm extra sad about Neena's passing, and I know why you—the viewers—are also extra sad," Justin said through tears, "Because she came here and she wanted to stay here. "The greatest friend I never knew I needed," she continued. I know you're up above sunshine." I am so numb to know I couldn't save you." "We were looking forward to so many more *times* together. and sadly there is never enough time," [ on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2xdp_BBjS/?hl=en). "You were batman and I was robin. She checked in often and put everyone else's needs above her own. When I joined WAOW you made it clear we were going to work hard and compete with the best," he continued. The biggest smile and the funniest laugh." Neena's News 9 co-anchor Brendan Mackey, was among reflecting on his friendship with his late colleague, sharing how much fun he had alongside Neena.

Wisconsin: WAOW anchor Neena Pacholke, 27, suffered tragedy ... (Economic Times)

Neena Pacholke, who died on Saturday, will be remembered for her contagious smile and positive attitude by her family, friends, and co-workers.

[Kyle Haase](/topic/kyle-haase)'s online registration. She had said that she had told him that she would be there with him throughout the entire ordeal. When Pacholke passed away, she was less than two months away from getting married. Shortly before the two, Neena and Jordan, were supposed to begin their freshman year. Neena was all set to get married in less than two months. She experienced a sad loss when her high school sweetheart passed away in 2016 from a rare kind of brain cancer.

Parents of Wisconsin news anchor Neena Pacholke speak out after ... (Daily Mail)

Neena Pacholke, 27, killed herself on Saturday morning at her home in Wausau, Wisconsin, after telling friends that she was suicidal.

In high school and at college, she was an athletic star. She had every resource possible available to her and it still wasn’t enough. 'Please know Neena was receiving treatment for her mental health. 'Our family is broken over the loss of our Neena. God and our faith will guide us. Neena Pacholke, 27, killed herself on Saturday morning at her home in Wausau, Wisconsin, after telling friends that she was suicidal.

Wisconsin anchor Neena Pacholke suffered tragedy in years before ... (New York Post)

The Wisconsin news anchor who died by apparent suicide previously experienced a tragic heartbreak -- when her high school boyfriend died from a rare form of ...

If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to The biggest smile and the funniest laugh.” “The entire team here at News 9 are absolutely devastated by the loss as we know so many others are as well.” The brightest light in the room. “You still have your bad days, but in the end they say everything happens for a reason,” she said at the time. “It has been thirteen months and eighteen days since the love of my life gained his angel wings from a rare form of brain cancer. “Part of me questions that, but it will still make you a stronger person. When I joined WAOW you made it clear we were going to work hard and compete with the best,” her co-anchor Brendan Mackey said in a Facebook post. “I just remember sitting there, all of us around him. [said in a statement](https://www.waow.com/news/morning-anchor-neena-pacholke-has-passed-away/article_3b936132-2700-11ed-886c-038d9a3f3f01.html). [said in the video.](https://www.facebook.com/MoffittCancerCenter/posts/in-loving-memory-of-jordan-harris-courtesy-of-usf-athletics-were-striving-to-fin/10153863728422509/) I remember holding his hand as he passed away.

Wisconsin news anchor Neena Pacholke found dead at home (NBC News)

A Wisconsin television station is mourning the loss of one of its news anchors Tuesday after she was found dead over the weekend.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. "Getting to start thousands of people's days each weekday morning in central Wisconsin is a privilege and something I don't take lightly." "During my time as an athlete I learned more life lessons than I ever realized," she wrote. But for now, I know she's not in pain anymore and I am thankful for that." "Being in this current position has brought me completely out of my comfort zone and I have loved every second of it, including that 2 a.m. The welfare check was prompted by possible suicidal statements by Pacholke, Graham said.