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Authorities search for suspect in Mosinee gas drive-off case
MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities are searching for a suspect who drove off without paying for gas. Investigators said it happened twice about 45 minutes apart on Jan. 19. Police say a man driving a red Ford F-150 pickup truck filled up at Lietz’s Shell convenience store in Mosinee and made no attempt to pay for the fuel. The theft of gas was more than $200.
Wausau postpones agreement discussion after developer sues city
Seeking clarification about a lawsuit filed by a developer against the city, the Wausau City Council on Tuesday postponed decisions on two pending matters with the organization until the group’s next meeting. One resolution asked the council to approve an ingress/egress easement with Green Acres at Greenwood Hills, LLC...
Marathon County to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting
WAUSAU – In recognition of Arbor Day, Wausau & Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry department will plant trees today, April 25, in Marathon Park. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine at 1201 Stewart Ave., Wausau, near the amphitheater. A brief presentation will be held at 2 p.m. Guests can enter the park from Stewart Avenue.
Initial appearance for suspect in Wausau shooting postponed
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - An initial appearance for a man accused of shooting a man and driving away from the scene has been postponed. Online court records showed Zach Tesky was due in court Wednesday, however the date has been removed from online jail records. Tesky remains in the Marathon County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting the Wausau School District
WAUSAU − Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students. The reform, known as The Right to Read Act or 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, requires “science-based early reading instruction in both universal and intervention settings” and specifically prohibits reading instruction using “three-cueing instruction,” according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.
Wausau weather for Thursday and Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Dinosaur Adventure exhibit coming to Marathon Park in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Dinosaur Adventure is coming to Marathon Park on April 27-28. The exhibit features realistic, life-sized robotic dinosaurs. Plus a chance to dig for fossils, pet a ‘baby’ dinosaur and ride on motorized dinosaurs. The event is Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 8...
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