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Proposed staff reductions at Wausau’s Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy prompt emotional response
The Enrich Achieve Excel Learning Academy will lose two certified teachers under a plan to manage a looming deficit at the Wausau School District, leaving some students, parents and the academy’s administrators concerned about the future. The school, that began as a New Horizons Charter School in 2005, provides...
‘Wausau’s Independent with Tom Kilian’ debuts this month
A weekly opinion column from former Dist. 3 Alder Tom Kilian will debut later this month in Wausau Pilot & Review, focusing on local issues of critical importance to the community. “Wausau’s Independent with Tom Kilian” is the first-ever weekly opinion column for the Pilot, which regularly publishes letters to...
HIGHLIGHTS: Baumann breaks D.C. Everest scoring record, Merrill softball advances in regionals
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Games all around central Wisconsin delivered big moments on Friday night. From record-setting goals to postseason softball, the action found its way across several sports. Beginning with softball, the Merrill Bluejays kept their season alive with a decisive 11-0 win over Rhinelander to begin regionals in...
Fire training at Central Wisconsin Airport
Emergency workers at Central Wisconsin Airport will practice today for something they hope never happens. They’ll be doing ‘live burn’ training exercises at the airport in Mosinee. Airport rescue personnel and firefighters will practice with live fire using a simulated aircraft fuselage. The training will be done...
WSAW Diaper Drive donation event happening Thursday in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - On Thursday, May 16 NewsChannel 7 is hosting a drive-thru diaper drop-off benefitting the Babies’ Place in Wausau. Stop by Community Partners Campus located at 360 Grand Avenue between 4-6:30 p.m. to donate cash, donate by debit card or drop off diapers. Here’s a look...
First Alert Weather: Smoke and hazy skies continues on Tuesday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wildfire smoke from British Columbia will impact the area on Tuesday. Skies will be hazy. Smoke near the surface can cause concerns for those who are sensitive to air pollutants. Expect moderate AQI for the area. A fair amount of sun on Tuesday with highs will sit below 70.
Cocktail of the Week: Bourbon Sour Martini
For a sophisticated cocktail with a blend of cognac, orange and bourbon, stop in this week at The Palms for a taste of heaven. Created by Penny Borchardt, this original cocktail is as flavorful as it is original. Don’t miss this one!. Cocktail of the Week: Bourbon Sour with...
JUST IN: Monk Gardens reverses renaming decision after weeks of controversy
After weeks of protests and thousands of petition signatures, the board of directors at Monk Botanical Gardens on Wednesday reversed its decision to rename the organization. In a statement Wednesday, the board also issued an apology for the decision. Renaming Monk Botanical Gardens “Wausau Botanic Gardens” sparked enormous outcry from...
Wausau West girls soccer plays to scoreless tie with Marshfield
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield and Wausau West played to a 0-0 scoreless tie in a Wisconsin Valley Conference girls soccer pool play game Thursday at Heiting Community Stadium at Marshfield High School. Marshfield is now 6-7-3 overall and 3-2-2 in the Wisconsin Valley Conference, while Wausau West moves to 7-2-3...
Wausau East High to host 31st C.A.F.É. event Wedensday night
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Each May, the Wausau community can participate in the Cultural Arts Festival at East High or C.A.F.É. This year, they’re celebrating our 31st year of the unique tradition. The event will be held tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the high school and aims to...
Wausau East baseball holds off Marshfield
MARSHFIELD – Wausau East completed a Wisconsin Valley Conference baseball series sweep of Marshfield with a 3-1 victory on Thursday at Safford Field. Caden Werth knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and drove in another with a single in the third to give East (14-6) a 2-0 lead.
Wausau Water Commission slate still unclear
The makeup of Wausau’s Water Commission under the new administration has not yet been finalized, after one alder resigned and a second member’s term concluded. Alder Becky McElhaney on April 24 resigned from the Water Commission via a letter to Mayor Doug Diny. In her letter, she said she is unable to serve due to her load of both standing committees, commissions and task force assignments. The previous day she was reappointed chair of the Transit Commission by the council upon the recommendation of the mayor. McElhaney has a day job and most of the meetings of the commission are in the afternoon.
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