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Initial appearance for suspect in Wausau shooting postponed
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - An initial appearance for a man accused of shooting a man and driving away from the scene has been postponed. Online court records showed Zach Tesky was due in court Wednesday, however the date has been removed from online jail records. Tesky remains in the Marathon County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting the Wausau School District
WAUSAU − Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students. The reform, known as The Right to Read Act or 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, requires “science-based early reading instruction in both universal and intervention settings” and specifically prohibits reading instruction using “three-cueing instruction,” according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.
Wausau postpones agreement discussion after developer sues city
Seeking clarification about a lawsuit filed by a developer against the city, the Wausau City Council on Tuesday postponed decisions on two pending matters with the organization until the group’s next meeting. One resolution asked the council to approve an ingress/egress easement with Green Acres at Greenwood Hills, LLC...
Wausau weather for Thursday and Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Authorities search for suspect in Mosinee gas drive-off case
MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities are searching for a suspect who drove off without paying for gas. Investigators said it happened twice about 45 minutes apart on Jan. 19. Police say a man driving a red Ford F-150 pickup truck filled up at Lietz’s Shell convenience store in Mosinee and made no attempt to pay for the fuel. The theft of gas was more than $200.
Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Dinosaur Adventure exhibit coming to Marathon Park in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Dinosaur Adventure is coming to Marathon Park on April 27-28. The exhibit features realistic, life-sized robotic dinosaurs. Plus a chance to dig for fossils, pet a ‘baby’ dinosaur and ride on motorized dinosaurs. The event is Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 8...
It could be the final curtain call for the Wausau Community Theatre
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The curtains may be coming down for the Wausau Community Theatre. In a post on Facebook, they announced that the theatre is dealing with financial issues and is asking for your help so they can keep the space they have right now in Schofield and keep putting on productions.
Wausau area garage sale map this week
This weekly map is a service of St. Vincent de Paul of Wausau, which is currently seeking donations of quality used merchandise. Pickup is available for some large donations. Call 715-298-3028 for details and availability. To submit a FREE ad for a future sale, visit this link.
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...
Layoffs at Wausau School District approved
The Wausau School Board on Monday approved laying off at least three employees from the district and re-opening an early retirement option until May 9 as part of an effort to balance the budget, amid a looming shortfall. The board at a special meeting also approved a 3% raise for...
NewsChannel 7 launches Weather Every 7 in newscasts
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Starting Monday, April 22 you’ll notice more First Alert Weather forecasts in all of our newscasts, as we introduce Weather Every 7. This means during the newscasts, you will never be more than 7 minutes away from your First Alert Weather forecast. Your First Alert forecast is extremely important to not only plan your day, weekend, or outside event but also to alert you to inconvenient or severe weather.
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