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Vendors left frustrated, in the dark after local boutique shop closes
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Vendors of a former boutique say they’re trying to recover products and payments after Kailey’s Makers Market closed in Wausau. The business previously operated as Kailey’s Kandles and Company in Marshfield. Court records show owner Kriss Schmitt was evicted from her Marshfield store in September. Vendors say they’ve had difficulty reaching Schmitt to figure out where their products are or how much they earned.
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Highway 29, US 51 project in Wausau extended until Nov. 25
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A road project on Highway 29 and US 51 from Foxglove Road to Bridge Street is now expected to be completed Nov. 25, with all lanes anticipated to open by noon that day. The project was originally scheduled to run from April 9 through Nov. 13.
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Wausau Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A Central Wisconsin man has been sentenced for federal drug trafficking charges after making multiple sales from his home while awaiting sentencing on state charges. Mark Wortham will serve ten years in federal prison for possessing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and maintaining a...
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Man arrested in Wausau meth seizure gets probation; co-defendant serving prison term
A man arrested in a Wausau traffic stop that police say turned up more than 780 grams of meth was placed on probation Monday after taking a plea deal. His co-defendant, Sadie Good, 38, of Wisconsin Rapids, was sentenced in August to four years in prison on the same charge.
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Wausau Alder to Resign at Year’s End
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Wausau Alder will resign her seat. Vicki Tierney will resign as District 9 representative, effective December 31, citing family priorities. “Serving on the Council means a real commitment of time and energy, and Alderperson Tierney has given that to District 9 since 2024,” said Mayor Diny. “I thank her for her service and respect her decision to put her family first. We wish her and her family the very best.”
Wausau Daily Herald
These Wausau area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026
WAUSAU – Do you have plans for your Thanksgiving meal this year? As you start thinking about your turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberries and dessert menu for the November holiday, one option is building a carefully curated menu with staggered oven times. Another is making plans at a local restaurant. If cooking isn’t your thing, or if you have been busy and are overwhelmed by the thought of planning a meal, these local restaurants have you covered for the holiday. The following Wausau-area restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving, serving your favorite dishes, or are offering Thanksgiving meals to preorder and pick up in advance: CHAR Grillhouse will offer Grab + Go Thanksgiving meals for pickup between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 23-25 at 203 Jefferson St. in Wausau. The menu includes $80 kits that feed eight people, and additions will be available. Options include a baby kale and arugula salad, a baked cranberry and brie dip, skin-on garlic mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes and 12 classic dinner rolls. Additions include cheese and charcuterie board for $30, sourdough focaccia for $10, three-cheese mac for $20, a 5-pound turkey tenderloin roast for $60, a 5-pound braised country
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Kilian: Wauleco’s treatment system may get shut off. The community must act.
Wausau’s Independent: By Tom Kilian for Wausau Pilot & Review. The new owner of the Wauleco SNE Corp property, which is the former Crestline and SNE window manufacturing site, recently submitted a pilot plan to the DNR to shut down the groundwater treatment system. From my perspective, ceasing active remediation for the site is premature and inappropriate. And unlike years ago, when residents were less aware of the issue and, therefore, less empowered to do something about it, times have changed. Now our people can apprise themselves of the situation and take appropriate action, so that this severe contamination will finally be cleaned up thoroughly.
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Wausau housing authority eyes $2M for Riverview Towers as voucher money dips
Wausau’s housing authority proposes spending more than $2 million on Riverview Towers next year while projecting a 10% drop in federal money to run the city’s voucher program. The figures appear in proposed 2027 budgets that the Community Development Authority’s two-member Finance Committee will review Wednesday, Nov. 18....
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Former council president says staff let lead pipe ordinance stall, then blamed alders for lost forgiveness
WAUSAU — A former Wausau City Council president says city staff, not alders, let a lead pipe ordinance stall for two years, then blamed the council for lost state loan forgiveness. “Waiting until the matter is on fire and then blaming the council is a cop out,” Lisa Rasmussen...
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Weston car wash near village well produces $1 million environmental insurance proof
Tommy’s Express car wash, which went five years without filing required reports to Weston, has now produced proof of $1 million in environmental insurance, village planning staff say. The car wash at 1611 Schofield Ave. sits inside Wellhead Protection Overlay Zone A, the area Weston regulates most closely to...
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D.C. Everest, Wausau West combine for seven first-team picks on All-WVC Football Team
D.C. Everest senior defensive end Niko Kleinschmidt was named the Defensive Player of the Year and was one four Evergreens to earn first-team honors on the 2026 All-Wisconsin Valley/Big River East Conference Football Team, which was voted on by the seven conference coaches following the regular season. Kleinschmidt earned the...
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Wausau Winter Farmers Market offers local food through April
WAUSAU − Wausau-area residents can buy locally grown food throughout the colder months at the Wausau Winter Farmers Market, which runs from November through April. The market operates from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the gymnasium at John Marshall Elementary School, 1918 Lamont St. in Wausau, according to a community announcement. Parking and the market entrance are accessible from Weston Avenue or Broadway Avenue near the school. Produce and other locally produced foods available at the market include carrots, onions, potatoes, cabbage, garlic, mushrooms, greens, eggs, beef, pork, chicken, honey, maple syrup, bread, baked goods, canned goods and cheese. SNAP customers can receive matching dollars Customers can use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at the market's information booth. Shoppers can swipe a SNAP/EBT card there and receive tokens that can be spent with market vendors. A new double-dollar matching program allows SNAP customers to receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 to spend on fruits and vegetables. “The matching program helps customers stretch their grocery budget. At the Wausau Winter Market, you are welcomed, no matter how you pay for food,” said Meliss Haack, regional farmers market coordinator. SNAP tokens do not expire and can be used from
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Businesses, churches hosting free meals on Thanksgiving Day
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Several area churches and community centers are opening their doors this Thanksgiving to make sure everyone has the chance to have a warm meal and some friendly company. Antigo. Carving Memories will host their 5th annual free Thanksgiving meal at Northstar Lanes located at 400 Prosser...
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Aspirus Wausau Hospital Receives National Excellence in Patient Experience Award
WAUSAU, Wis. – Aspirus Wausau Hospital has been recognized nationally for its commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care, receiving the 2026 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award in the Medium Hospital category. The annual award recognizes hospitals that consistently provide outstanding experiences for patients and families and achieve...
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Your letters: Voters and unbridled power vs. economy
In the Nov. 3 election, the Democrat party got millions of votes from citizens with economic concerns, some suffering from serious economic hardships. But often economics alone did not determine voter decisions. Many made choices based in part on moral and ethical considerations. Voters gave a strong no to unbridled...