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Your letters: Writer encourages public to learn about public transportation benefits
As a former Wausau City Council member who was on the Metro Transit Commission, as well as Finance, Wausau Housing Authority, CISM and Wausau Historic Landmark Commission, I have recently become a member of the board of directors for the Wisconsin Transit Riders. Here are some things happening in the...
Emerging Leaders offers school grants
WAUSAU – Emerging Leaders is offering school grants up to $500 to applicants in Marathon County school districts. Teachers and school officials can apply, as well as students and coaches, and 501c3 organizations. The grant is open to applicants serving seventh through 12th grade students. The grant funds must...
‘Side by Side by Sondheim’ set for UWSP stage in Stevens Point, Wausau
Experience the wit and depth of Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s most iconic works at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point next month. “Side by Side by Sondheim,” celebrating one of musical theatre’s most influential artist, will be staged in the Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5, and Oct. 10-12, with matinees at 2 p.m. on Oct. 6 and Oct. 12.
Your letters: Electoral College still viable, writer says
Respectfully, having spent the past 15 years lobbying within a growing network of Electoral College supporters, permit me to offer responses to the following three comments from Mr. (Barry) Burden’s Sept. 18 opinion:. “Nowadays nearly every state has chosen to award all of its electoral votes to whichever ticket...
Boys & Girls Club to host open house
WAUSAU – The Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area will host a Back to School Open House Sept. 21 in conjunction with the Welcoming Week event being held in the Wausau area. The open hosue will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caroline S. Mark site, 1710 N. Second St., Wausau.
Cocktail of the Week: Cinnamon Apple Jack Sipper
Cooler weather calls for cocktails that comfort you and warm your soul, and this week’s featured drink does exactly that. This is an original recipe from The Palms Supper Club, and was created by Penny Borchardt. Cocktail of the Week: Cinnamon Apple Jack Sipper. 2 1/2 oz. Apple Jack.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives. Beginning Tuesday in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, anyone under 18 who signs up for Instagram will be...
Happy 50th ‘SNL!’ Here’s a look back at the show’s very first cast
NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York! It’s 50 seasons later for “SNL.”. The landmark NBC sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” premiered Oct. 11, 1975, with drop-dead dark humor and pratfalls, George Carlin as host and not one but two musical guests: Billy Preston and Janis Ian.
No. 11 USC will make its first visit to the Big House since 1958 for the Big Ten’s game of the week
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference:. No. 11 Southern California (2-0) at No. 18 Michigan (2-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS) This is a must-see game for college football fans who grew up watching these teams square off in the Rose Bowl. It’s a conference game now and USC’s first as a Big Ten member. The teams haven’t met in the regular season since Michigan held on for a 20-19 win at the Big House in 1958.
Today in History: Today is Thursday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2024.
On Sept. 19, 2022, Great Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who thronged the streets of London. Also on this date:. In 1796, President George Washington’s farewell...
Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Bauers’ hit off Phillies closer Carlos...
Wausau weather for Thursday and Friday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before...
Pet of the Week: Nintendo
Each week, Wausau Pilot features an adoptable pet from the Humane Society of Marathon County in hopes of finding the perfect match. This feature is a service of Central Wisconsin Weight Loss, which offers a variety of wellness services. For more information and to book a free consult, visit their website at this link.
Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win third NL Central title in four years
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to clinching playoff berths just about every year, but this latest celebration differed from the rest because it was so unexpected. “It was like nobody thought we were going to be here today,” shortstop Willy Adames said Wednesday after the...
JUST IN: At least 25 injured in Chippewa Falls orchard hay wagon rollover
Two hay wagons carrying children and adults rolled over at a Chippewa Falls apple orchard, injuring at least 25 people, officials said Wednesday. The rollovers happened Wednesday at Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard, 18444 County Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls. A group of 4K and 5K students from St. Mark...
Wausau area obituaries September 18, 2024
Ervin Birr, age 86, passed away on September 14, 2024. Ervin was born in Wausau, WI to Julius Birr and Elizabeth Birr. Ervin married JoAnn Birr of Wausau, Wisconsin on June 6, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Churchin Wausau, WI. He was preceded in death by Julius Birr (Father), Elizabeth Birr...
QB Jordan Love practices with Packers as he continues recovery from knee injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Love participated in the brief portion of the practice that was open to reporters. Love hadn’t practiced...
Learn to Curl at Wausau Curling Center
WAUSAU – The Wausau Curling Club will conduct Learn to Curl sessions Oct. 12 and 19 at the Wausau Curling Center, 1920 Curling Way. Each session will run from 9 a.m. until about noon. Check-in time both days is 8:30 a.m. “It’s a great way to introduce this fun...
DCE students semifinalists in scholarship program
WESTON — D.C. Everest Area School District announced today two seniors at D.C. Everest Senior High School have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. As high school juniors, Derek Prince and Peter Schwantes completed the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as...
Wisconsin receives average marks on latest infrastructure report card
A report card from a group of civil engineers graded Wisconsin’s infrastructure with a C+ in an assessment that covers 17 categories, including parks, roads and energy. That grade is a slight improvement from the 2020 report card, when Wisconsin received a C. The American Society of Civil Engineers...
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