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Developments continue for William’s House of Hope
ANTIGO — Board members for William’s House of Hope briefed community members on recent assistance the organization provided to local homeless individuals as well as developments in their larger campaign to establish a homeless shelter in the community. William’s House of Hope President Nicole Barron said they have made inroads towards that second goal. “We do have a meeting with the mayor on Wednesday where we’re going to go over...
First Alert Weather: Windy Wednesday, more rain arrives Thursday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Not a bad start for the first day of May. More rounds for rain arrive Thursday, then temperatures warming over the weekend for the Fishing Opener. A damp start to the day Wednesday as rain from the overnight hours have cleared the region. Mild temperatures in the 50s for the morning hours. Highs by the afternoon will warm to the low 60s. It is possible for some to warm towards the mid to upper 60s if sunshine arrives early enough. Plan for clouds to decrease throughout the day. As a low-pressure approaches, winds turn gusty. West winds will gust up to 30 mph.
Known problems addressed too late in Antigo building collapse
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - The city of Antigo said it knew the building that collapsed three weeks ago on the corner of 5th Avenue and Superior Street had structural issues and was working with the prior and current owner. Work to fix it, though came too late. “The decayed was...
Pickleball club seeks additional funding to convert Jaycee Park
ANTIGO — At a meeting last week, the Antigo School Board unanimously approved a proposal to turn the tennis courts at the Jaycee Park just south of 10th Avenue into pickleball courts. The proposal, brought to the board by the Langlade County Pickleball Club after roughly a year of planning, will convert the six tennis courts that currently make up the park into 12 pickleball courts. Langlade County Pickleball Club...
Merrill residents react to cost of living increases
Rising costs have been in headlines recently. Between childcare and rent, many are living paycheck to paycheck. For the past seven years, home prices have risen faster than incomes in Wisconsin. Renter’s median income has mostly kept up with rental prices, but costs have still increased. There’s a concerning...
Wausau weather for Wednesday and Thursday
A chance of sprinkles before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday
Scattered sprinkles before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
13th Annual Old Time Plow Days this weekend
POLAR — Northwoods Tractor Club presents the 13th Annual Old Time Plow Days, May 4 at the Polar Recreation Park. The event will be held rain or shine. The show runs from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and features antique tractors and other motorized farm equipment, as well as plenty of vendors, crafts, food, raffles and kids’ activities too.
ACT Announces Cast for “Dearest Auntie” Opening May 9 at Northstar Lanes
ANTIGO — The Antigo Community Theatre (ACT) is offering a special play, “Dearest Auntie,” at Northstar Lanes opening on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. “Dearest Auntie,” a comedy set in the Midwest during the 1940s, is an original play written and directed by Antigo’s very own Bridget Strasser. Strasser, who has worked behind the scenes...
Merrill to hold its Food Truck-a-Palooza event later in May
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - Over 15 Food Trucks with everything from gourmet hot dogs, smoked foods, pizza, Thai, Mexican, mini donuts, wraps, sandwiches, cheese curds, and more will be lined throughout the Merrill Festival Grounds this month for the Food Truck-a-Palooza. The craft and vendor show will be held on...
Antigo small business organizes Teacher Appreciation Campaign
ANTIGO, WIS (WJFW) - National Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6th through the 10th, and a group of community members in Antigo are showing their appreciation with a special campaign, and unique variety of flowers. The effort is the Teacher Appreciation Campaign. It hopes to get a flower...
Baby bald eagles rescued off Lake Wausau after falling 40 feet
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - “If we didn’t go rescue them, they maybe would’ve had another day, and then they would’ve perished.”. Loon Rescue President and Vice President Linda and Kevin Grenzer were told about the two baby eagles in danger. Without hesitation, they were out to save the day. Shortly after, the rescue mission was off to a soaring start.
Dealing with high living expenses, Minocqua chain walleye rules, trash along Oneida County Highway K
Renters in Merrill talk about the challenges of high living expenses, Natural Resources Board to consider changes to walleye fishing rules on the Minocqua Chain, steps being taken to reduce the amount of trash along Oneida County Highway K.
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Showers, mainly after noon. Patchy fog after 2pm. Temperature falling to around 44 by 4pm. East northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms...
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