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OSHA investigating fatal accident at Kronenwetter business

KRONENWETTER, Wis. (WSAW) - One person is dead after a workplace accident at American Asphalt in Kronenwetter Wednesday. The Kronenwetter Police Department and Riverside Fire Department responded to American Asphalt around 10 a.m. Wedensday. It was reported an employee was stuck in a silo gater and was unresponsive. When crews...

Kronenwetter, WI · 1d

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CRIME: Marathon County Felony Gallery for Nov. 5, 2026

Editor’s note: This weekly feature of Wausau Pilot & Review is being published in response to reader concerns about crime and safety in the Wausau area and to keep readers informed about their neighborhoods. Wausau Pilot & Review does not publish photos of minors, except in extreme circumstances, determined...

Marathon County, WI · 1d

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Sheriff’s records point to thin staffing at Rib Mountain assisted living home

Records from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office offer a troubling look inside a Rib Mountain assisted living facility, where deputies repeatedly recorded signs of a staff stretched thin. On Nov. 2, 2024, a resident’s son called 911 to say more than 45 minutes had passed since he asked the...

Rib Mountain, WI · 21h

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700 Grand opens in Wausau, adding 50 apartments and community services

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau city leaders and community partners celebrated the grand opening of a new housing development at the corner of Grand Avenue and Thomas Street. 700 Grand has 50 apartment units and on-site support services to Wausau’s Southwest Jones neighborhood. The property offers one-, two-, and...

Wausau, WI · 2d

Antigo Daily Journal

Nelson sentenced to four years prison in Marinette County

MARINETTE, Wis. — A 47-year-old Bryant man who is facing drug charges in Langlade County was sentenced to four years prison in Marinette County Circuit Court Monday afternoon. Thomas R. Nelson was sentenced to four years prison followed by six years extended supervision for a second and subsequent offense felony of manufacturing/delivering cocaine more than 15 grams but less than 40. According to court records, the sentence is to run consecutively with any other sentence. He will receive credit for nine days served and may be eligible for the Earned Release Program only after serving at least two years in prison. Court records state that conditions of Nelson’s extended supervision include: must maintain absolute sobriety meaning no possession or consumption of alcohol; cannot have controlled substances without a valid prescription; no THC products, even if it’s legal in the jurisdiction; no presence in any bars, taverns, dispensaries or any business whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol or THC; no contact with known drug users/sellers except in a Department of Corrections approved treatment setting; must complete any assessments, counseling and follow through as directed by agent and obtain and maintain full-time employment. The court ordered $1,450 in buy-money restitution

Marinette County, WI · 2d

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Kolbe Windows & Doors celebrates 80 years with 80 acts of kindness

WAUSAU, Wis. — Kolbe Windows & Doors marked its 80th anniversary by giving back to the communities its team members call home through 80 Acts of Kindness, a yearlong initiative centered on service, generosity and community involvement. Throughout 2026, Kolbe organized companywide service projects while encouraging team members to...

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Possible measles exposure reported at Weston emergency department

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case after a person visited the emergency department at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston, the Marathon County Health Department said. The county health department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services are working to identify and notify people who...

Weston, WI · 21h

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Stevens Point man dies in single-vehicle crash in Town of Dewey

TOWN OF DEWEY, Wis. (WSAW) - A 79-year-old Stevens Point man died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Dewey, according to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crash around 4:55 p.m. on Sunset Drive north of County Road DB. Upon arrival, deputies...

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

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Chad Thorne of Gresham Named Show Us Your Rack Weekly Winner

Chad Thorne of Gresham has been selected as this week’s Show Us Your Rack winner after submitting a photo of his buck. Thorne receives a prize package featuring merchandise, gift certificates and other goodies donated by area businesses. He also remains entered for the contest’s grand prize drawing.

Gresham, WI · 1d

WausauPilot

Wausau’s new credit card policy bans gift cards and alcohol but sets no spending caps

Wausau’s first comprehensive credit card policy would ban gift cards, alcohol and split charges, but the draft sets no spending caps on the city’s 65 cards. The Finance Committee takes up the policy Tuesday, three weeks after a Wausau Pilot & Review investigation found the cards carried $408,500 in combined monthly limits with no per-purchase caps or merchant restrictions. The Pilot reviewed three months of statements. That review also found:

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Wausau alders were told in 2024 a lead pipe ordinance would earn state points. Without one, the city lost forgiveness, public works director says.

Wausau’s public works director blames the council for lost lead pipe forgiveness, and the record shows alders were told in 2024 an ordinance would earn state funding points. “Had the City Council passed the resolution timely the city would have scored within the principal forgiveness funding range,” Public Works and Utilities Director Eric Lindman wrote in a Nov. 4 memo to the Wausau Water Works Commission.

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Former supervisor questions highway shop plan that could shift more than $60 million to taxpayers

Marathon County’s top administrator urged supervisors Monday to keep a highway shop financing plan that county projections show could shift more than $60 million onto property taxpayers by 2042. The plan pays for the $54.98 million Highway Department facility in Kronenwetter without borrowing. North Central Health Care’s lease payments...

Marathon County, WI · 2d

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Do the homework before buying hunting land

Purchasing land for hunting — whether it’s a 40-acre property or a multimillion-dollar parcel — is a major investment. Companies like Whitetail Properties Real Estate can help make that purchase easier for buyers and sellers. Luke Gliniecki, an agent for Whitetail Properties who specializes in land in...

Shawano County, WI · 1d

Antigo Daily Journal

Crowley elected governor; Alfonso to Ccongress

ANTIGO — Voters in Antigo and across Wisconsin headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 midterm elections, weighing in on races that will shape representation at the local, state and federal levels. In Langlade County, voters joined communities throughout the entire state in casting ballots on candidates and issues, while statewide results brought changes to Wisconsin’s political landscape. Langlade CountyLanglade County residents will see familiar faces when it comes to the positions of sheriff, clerk of courts and coroner with each race going uncontested. Tina Wild will continue her position as clerk of courts where racked up a total of 7,752 votes. Coroner Larry Shadick will continue in the position, having been with it for over 24 years. Shadick received 7,699 total. Newly elected Sheriff Dan Bauknecht tallied 7,709 votes. Bauknecht is taking over for current Sheriff Mark Westen, who has been in the position for over nine years. Wild said she would like to extend her sincerest appreciation and wanted to thank everyone who took the time to vote on Tuesday. “I am truly grateful for the support and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve another four-year term as Langlade County Clerk of Court,” she

Langlade County, WI · 2d

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Grand Theater in Wausau reopens after renovations

The new-look Grand Theater opens Saturday. Six months of construction are in the books, and the venue is ready to welcome Wayne Newton to the stage. Second Century Campaign Marketing Manager Sadie Fisher says patrons will notice a mix of new and old looks. “It will feel like the Grand you know and love, but it also looks so much brighter and fresher. The theater itself has so many colors.”

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See which local teams survive the Wisconsin football playoffs | LIVE

Who will survive and advance? Tune in to the Central Wisconsin high school football live scoreboard for Level 3 of the postseason to find out. Don't miss out on your favorite school or alma mater's football scores for programs within the Wausau, Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids areas. We have you covered right here. Follow along for real-time updates as teams battle to survive and advance. MORE COVERAGE: Merrill football's postseason resurgence began through shift in culture Josh Taylor propels Marshfield football past Wausau East in Level 1 win Columbus Catholic volleyball's joy leads program to second state run SPASH dynasty snags historic 5th straight title | WIAA XC championships Edgar's Graham Streit turns in 6 TD's as Wildcats zoom past Pardeeville Local runners Peters, Carroll lead programs to titles | Top performers Edgar's defense sparks success by design | WIAA playoff game preview How Marathon volleyball returned to state tourney after 14-year drought Amherst, Edgar pitch shutouts, Stratford's offense shines in Level 1 .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } .scorestream-widget-container iframe {height:100%;} Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Reporter Alfred Smith III at alfred.smith@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter,

Wausau, WI · 22h

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'It's such an honor:' Wisconsin's treasurer-elect is first Hmong American to hold a spot in statewide office

WAUSAU, Wis. (CBS 58) -- It's a first in United States history. A Wausau man was elected as Wisconsin's treasurer in the midterms earlier this week, and he is the first Hmong American in the country to hold a spot in a statewide office. Yee Leng Xiong, 32, is the...

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Wausau TIF plan for lead pipes advances 3-1 as staff can’t say what $2.5 million covers

Wausau’s development director could not say Wednesday whether $2.5 million in TIF spending on lead pipes covers homeowners’ share or the full cost, but a committee advanced the plan 3-1. The Economic Development Committee’s vote sends the Tax Increment District 8 plan to the Wausau City Council Tuesday....

Wausau, WI · 22h

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Wausau Winter Farmers Market returns this weekend

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Winter Farmers Market is back for another season in the John Marshall Elementary School gym. The first indoor market opens Saturday. The winter market makes it easy to eat local food all year round. There’s a little bit of everything from produce like carrots, onions and potatoes to other food items like eggs, meat, maple syrup and baked goods.

Wausau, WI · 2d

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