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Wisconsin Rapids surges late to top Wausau West softball
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wausau West could not hold on to a two-run lead and lost to Wisconsin Rapids 9-2 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference softball game Tuesday at Lincoln High School. The Warriors led 2-0 after 3½ innings following a solo home run from Grace Huggenvik in the top...
Wausau ultrarunner nabs fastest known time on Wisconsin's North Country trail
An ultra-distance endurance athlete from Rib Mountain set a new record for the fastest known time on Wisconsin segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Andrea Larson traversed the 215-mile section of trail in 3 days, 3 hours and 5 minutes, according to a press release from IRONBULL, a Wausau-based nonprofit organization. Larson is IRONBULL's executive director, which promotes outdoor adventure sports such as trail runs, gravel bike races and adventure challenges that mix paddling, cycling, trail running and orienteering.
Land purchase OK’d for forensic center
Marathon County supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of purchasing land and hiring a pathologist for a new forensic science center (regional morgue) in Wausau. The two resolutions were passed without any debate after they were previously discussed last week. At the board’s April 16 organizational meeting, county administrator Lance Leonhard said a task force formed back in 2017 came up with the plans for the regional forensic science center as something “more than a morgue.”
Impact100 Greater Wausau announces grant finalists
WAUSAU– Impact100 Greater Wausau, a women’s philanthropic organization, announced today the three grant finalists for 2024. Hmong American Center, Inc. Project: Today’s Foundation for Tomorrow’s Growth. Health & Wellness. Bridge Community Health Clinic. Project: Salus Center. One of these finalists will receive a grant of $100,000...
Marathon County Historical Society getting new executive director
WAUSAU, Wis. - A new executive director has been hired for the Marathon County Historical Society. Blake Opal-Wahoske will be in the new position effective April 30. Opal-Wahoske was previously the executive director for the Wausau River District for five years. The current executive director at the Marathon County Historical...
Breaking their silence: Those working with individuals formerly receiving supportive living services at Jelinek Ave. apartments tell all
WESTION, Wis. (WSAW) – Change can be hard for anyone, but for individuals who face additional barriers in a variety of aspects of daily life, change can be especially challenging. Mary and Terry Brynjulfson are guardians of their daughter, Renee who has some developmental disabilities. Nearly two months after...
They made it to the State Olympics games in Oshkosh and won gold!
Wausau Area Metro Special Olympics team – “The Dream Team” won both their games at the regional competition in Stevens Point on March 17th, 2024, to earn a spot at The Spring State Special Olympics games held in Oshkosh April 12-14. They won their first two games...
Students use bottle caps to create murals at Thomas Jefferson Elementary
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - When you think of art you probably would not imagine yourself creating something out of recycled items, let alone bottle caps. However, that’s exactly what students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Wausau are doing. A few third-grade students say they did not know what to expect from creating these unique murals, but when they walked into their school gym full of bottle caps, they were certainly in for a surprise.
Highlights: SPASH wins in softball, Wausau East track and field hosts Sawmill invitational
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - SPASH cruised to a victory over Wausau East in softball while Wausau East also hosted a track and field meet. The Panthers were cruising from the first pitch against the Lumberjacks, putting up six runs before recording an out in the first inning. They eventually piled on for a 23-3 win to remain undefeated in Wisconsin Valley Conference play.
D.C. Everest’s Kluck shuts down Marshfield in WVC softball
WESTON – D.C. Everest pitcher Addison Kluck outdueled Marshfield’s Katelyn Sternweis on the mound as the Evergreens posted a 1-0 win in a Wisconsin Valley Conference softball game Tuesday at D.C. Everest High School. Kluck struck out 11 without a walk and allowed just one hit to earn...
Gardeners who’ve taken a risk to plant could see payoffs grow this spring and summer
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The rules for gardeners this year may look a little “wild” as the United States Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness map. The map is used to help gardeners figure out what plants can survive in certain temperatures. Here’s what the new...
'Walk for Infertility' raises awareness in Wausau
This week is Infertility Awareness Week, and a group right here in Central Wisconsin walked today to raise awareness for families fighting against infertility. With the fundraising goal being met before the walk even started The Walk of Hope was off to a good pace. Katelyn Lang, Co-Host of the...
WATCH: Young ‘Packer backer’ gives personal sendoff to Honor Flight veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSAW) - They say you can find Packers fans everywhere and Washington D.C. is no exception. On Monday, the 47th Never Forgotten Honor Flight returned to Mosinee from the nation’s capital. As the 100 veterans from central and northcentral Wisconsin arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., they were met with a meet and greet they weren’t expecting.
Weston parks to get new equipment, current playground equipment up for auction
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Several village of Weston parks will get new playground equipment by this summer. Crews are already hard at work installing new equipment at Kennedy Park. An artist’s renderings on the village’s Facebook page showed a large jungle gym with bright colors. The village is...
Marathon Co. Parks Dept. announces opening dates for trails, kayak rentals
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has announced it has officially opened its kayak rental station for the season. It will also be opening several bike trails on Friday, April 26. According to the Rent.Fun website, the kayak rentals are available to...
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