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MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - A kickoff to DairyFest event will begin Thursday afternoon at Wenzel Family Plaza in Marshfield. DairyFest is the weekend after Memorial Day, It is a fun community celebration that honors the agriculture industry and local dairy farmers. In addition to the DairyBreakfast events include a parade, kids’ activities, a Picnic in the Park, and much more.

42nd annual DairyFest begins Thursday in Marshfield

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - Movies in the Park will take place at numerous locations throughout Marshfield this summer with the first movie ‘Moana’ playing at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at Columbia Park. The free event is focused on a family-friendly experience for people of all ages....

Movies in the Park in Marshfield to begin on Friday

Wausau, WI

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau Pride at Night has been canceled due to headliner Anetra’s cancelation. According to an update on the Wausau River District’s website, the American drag performer and contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race has canceled due to illness. People who purchased tickets can request...

Wausau Remixed Show to replace Pride at Night drag show Saturday

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The iconic umbrellas in downtown Wausau will be installed Wednesday. That portion of Third Street will remain closed while city crews remove the lights and install the overhead umbrella display. It’s located between Washington and Jefferson Streets. Installation is expected to wrap up by 2 p.m.

Portion of Third Street in Wausau closed Wednesday for installation of umbrella display

Stratford, WI

STRATFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - The Partnership for Progressive Agriculture’s June Dairy Breakfast needs volunteers for this year’s event. They are looking for help Friday, Saturday and Sunday with 3-hour shifts ranging from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer opportunities involve setting up, cleaning up, parking, activities, food and more.

Volunteers needed for dairy breakfast in Stratford

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - The sixth annual golf fundraiser for Marshfield Area Pet Shelter will take place on Friday, June 16 at Marshfield Country Club located at 11426 Wren Rd. in Marshfield. Registration is $360 per four-person team and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, raffles, and...

Register now for annual Putts Fore Pets benefit in Marshfield

Stevens Point, WI

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - An Amherst man is getting recognized by the Red Cross for his heroic actions from October of last year. When Dale Hintz found his wife unresponsive, he knew he had to act. Disaster can come at any time, even when you least expect it. “I...

Amherst man awarded by Red Cross for saving the life of his wife

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - With the U.S. Senior Open just four weeks away, the 16th hole is being decorated before the occasion. Over the next three days, the hole will have 33,000 bright, colorful flowers planted all around it. They call it the flower hole, and in addition to those flowers, an additional 10,000 will be planted throughout the course grounds.

SentryWorld hopes to pollinate good golf with “Flower Hole” at the 16th green

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Central Wisconsin Storm girls hockey team has announced Jana Wimmer as their new head coach, replacing Jacque du Vair who resigned in March. According to an email from D.C. Everest, Wimmer coached the Storm from 2009-2015 as an assistant until 2012, and then a head coach from 2012-2015. She led the Storm to a 66-14-3 record in three seasons with state tournament appearances in all three seasons.

Central Wisconsin Storm announces Jana Wimmer as new head coach

Minocqua, WI

MINOCQUA, Wis. (WSAW) - A threatening message left on a restroom stall at Lakeland Union High School on Tuesday afternoon that showed a very unique drawing of a person holding a handgun forced the school to remain closed on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the Minocqua Police Department said they...

Threatening message at Lakeland Union closes school Wednesday, increased security measures for week

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Crandon, WI

CRANDON, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the most successful groups in rock history, KISS, has announced it will be performing later this year in Crandon. On the band’s website, KISS will do a show for their “End of the Road” tour at the Crandon International Raceway on September 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9.

KISS to bring their “End of the Road” tour to Crandon

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - ”It’s been a great year. It’s a privilege to have this job.”. A job that didn’t come without criticism for Jay Rothman. A lawyer who attended Marquette and Harvard, with no academic background, was charged with overseeing 161,000 students and 13 universities.

Wausau native reflects on first year as UW System President

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle-related deaths for children, and every year hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion. With this week’s temperatures expected to be in the mid to upper 80s, forgetting something or someone in your vehicle can be very dangerous.

Remember to keep your children and pets out of hot cars this summer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Four years out from the pandemic, home buying and selling are at an all-time high, but a need for inventory has changed the way people buy homes. “There’s low inventory. There’s not a lot out there. Buyers are willing to overlook, minor cosmetic things and sometimes even larger ticket items just so they can get a house,” said Brittany Burns, Realtor at First Weber Wausau.

Seller’s market causing inventory shortages in Wausau

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The bats were on fire Wednesday night at Athletic Park for the Woodchucks, as they were able to cruise to an 11-5 win over Lakeshore. After two innings, it looked like it could be a pitcher’s duel, as the game was notched up at one a piece. Wausau (2-1) then turned on the burners, scoring seven runs in the third and going up 8-1. To start the third inning seven-run scoring barrage, Jesse Donohoe (Georgia State) hit the first Woodchuck home run of the summer, a two-run blast to right field. The whole entire lineup of Woodchucks would see an at-bat in the inning, and four of them would record a hit.

Big third inning leads Woodchucks past Lakeshore

STRATFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - In 2020, Macey Kilty suffered a devastating shoulder injury in the 2020 Olympic Trials. Just two years later, the Stratford native would suffer the same injury while pushing for the Olympic rings once again. Through perseverance and the help of her loved ones, she’s feeling better than ever, with some monster matches looming that could determine her fate for Paris 2024.

Hilight Zone Podcast: Persevering Through Pain

Athens, WI

ATHENS, Wis. (WSAW) - We have been waiting for 80-degree weather for months and farmers have been even more anxious to get their spring crops harvested and summer crops planted. Some people may think these crops are suffering here at Miltrim Farms and others across the state, but that’s not...

Miltrim Farms expecting a good a season for crops amid dry conditions

(WSAW) - Knowing what to say or how to connect with kids to let them open up about the difficulties they are facing can be challenging, but doing so is important to support kids’ mental wellness. Research shows having at least one supportive adult who a kid feels comfortable talking with helps to protect them against poor mental well-being.

How adults can be a safe person for kids to talk, and help them develop better social-emotional skills

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Marathon County judge has set a $100,000 cash bond for Matthew Gesicki who is facing multiple felony charges including possession, manufacturing, and intent to distribute meth and fentanyl. Gesicki, 36, made his court appearance on Wednesday via Zoom. According to court documents, Gesicki is charged...

Bond set at $100K for Wausau man facing meth, fentanyl charges

Milwaukee, WI

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been canceled in Wisconsin for a 1-year-old from Milwaukee after she was found safe, officials said. Khennedy Parker was reported missing Wednesday. She was believed to be with 29-year-old Khijuan Parker. Police say five people were arrested in relation to the...

Amber Alert canceled; 1-year-old girl in Wisconsin found safe

Neillsville, WI

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Neillsville, Lakeland Union and Newman boys golf have qualified for state, while three other north central Wisconsin individuals qualified on their own in Tuesday’s sectionals. Lakeland Union returns to state for the second straight season, taking second as a team at the Marshfield sectional at...

Neillsville, Lakeland Union, Newman boys golf, three other area individuals qualify for state in boys golf

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - It has taken over a month for racist graffiti to be cleaned up after a Stevens Point couple reported a series of strange events in April. Rashad Cosby, 27, told 7 Investigates he largely keeps to himself. For the past three years, he has lived with his girlfriend, Dalee Kruzicki, in an apartment complex they say they enjoy living in. 7 Investigates is not naming the complex to protect the couple from further harassment.

Racist graffiti, dead fish, and odd circumstances put Stevens Point couple on edge, bringing awareness to racism’s impact

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2023 area Easter egg hunt guide

(WSAW) - Several central Wisconsin communities have planned Easter egg hunts and other kid-friendly celebrations for the first and second weekends in April. Little ones may...

2023 area Easter egg hunt guide

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