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Wausau Water Walkers will be creating waves in a new location this summer
RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - The tides are changing for the Wausau Water Walkers. After years of performing at D.C. Everest Park, the ski group is moving. Starting in June, the group will perform their show at Bluegill Bay Park in the Rib Mountain area. “There’s a sandbar in the...
New dishes, drinks, and dining seating coming to ERA Pancake Café
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’ve been to ERA Pancake Café you know it’s always busy. It’s been a hit since it opened in April of 2022. “We just thought it was something that was missing in Wausau and we noticed other larger areas do have brunch locations so we’re like why don’t we bring some of that interesting more modern stuff to Wausau,” Viki Jashari said, co-owner of ERA Pancake Café.
NTC’s new butchery program takes students from pasture to plate
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - There’s a lot to be excited about at Northcentral Technical College. Later this month, the school will complete construction on its brand new meat lab, housing the school’s new ‘Pasture to Plate’ butchery program. ”I’m super excited because it’s almost done,” culinary...
Funding for resources for crime and abuse survivors across Wisconsin to see major cuts
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Victim Resource Unit at the Wausau Police Department and the Women’s Community are striving to address the overlooked needs of survivors of sensitive crimes, aiming to provide them with the attention and care necessary for healing. “This unit ensures that they can heal from...
Athens FBLA competes at State Leadership Conference
The Athens Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participated in the State Leadership Conference, April 8-9, to earn the right to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Over 500 FBLA members and advisers from 24 regional chapters competed in over 65 competitive events, attended workshops and elected a...
Marathon County Public Library mulls security guard amid uptick in unsafe behavior
The Marathon County Public Library could add a security guard to the Wausau branch to address a rising number of unsafe incidents in and around the building, from drug overdoses to assaults and more. “It’s very, very concerning and something that we’re really worried about because we have hundreds of...
K-9 Badge gets retirement ceremony, leaves a legacy for therapy dogs across the country
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After seven years of dedicated service, K-9 Badge, a cherished member of the Wausau Police Department, is bidding farewell as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement. Throughout his tenure, Badge has been a beacon of comfort and support for the community at Wausau East High School,...
Late homers lift Athens over the Eagles
PARK FALLS — It was a heartbreaking night for the never-say-quit Chequamegon High School girls softball team at home on April 30. The Screaming Eagles rallied at least four times during a seven inning game to stay with the visiting first place Athens but the Blue Jays scored big in the late innings to win 17-11. It was a game with several home runs to open leads or close them. But in the top of the seventh inning with the score 12-11 Athens senior outfielder...
Healthfirst opens mental health services in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A new addition is ready to open at Healthfirst in Wausau. After months of construction, the Mental Health Services Wing was completed in February. Healthfirst held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the new opportunities to the community they’ll be providing. Services including counseling and medication will be provided to people who are on Medicaid or who can’t afford mental health services.
House fire destroys Colby family home on Friday
The Central Fire and EMS District battled a blaze at the home of Robert and Veronica Graebel located on Main Street in Colby on Friday, April 26, resulting in the total loss of the home and garage. No injuries were sustained during the fire, however the family lost multiple pets...
Your letters: Monk family deserves better treatment
I am writing to voice my dissent with the name change of Monk (Botanical) Gardens. My dissent is based on the following:. 1. It is a tremendous dishonor to the Monk family to take the land that was donated by them, as well as their homestead that was later purchased, and rename it to suit the current board. While others have invested time and money to continue building the gardens, there would be no garden without the Monk family. Instead, it would be housing which has grown up all around it.
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.
Metro Ride selling unlimited summer bus passes for students
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Metro Ride in Wausau is offering unlimited bus ride passes for students this summer. The ‘Freedom Pass’ is for kids in grades K-12. The pass allows unlimited rides for the Metro Rides buses from June 1 to Aug. 31. The passes are $28 and...
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.
Your Letters: Wausau alder calls for Monk Gardens to end debate, address controversy
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