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Funding for resources for crime and abuse survivors across Wisconsin to see major cuts
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Victim Resource Unit at the Wausau Police Department and the Women’s Community are striving to address the overlooked needs of survivors of sensitive crimes, aiming to provide them with the attention and care necessary for healing. “This unit ensures that they can heal from...
New dishes, drinks, and dining seating coming to ERA Pancake Café
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you’ve been to ERA Pancake Café you know it’s always busy. It’s been a hit since it opened in April of 2022. “We just thought it was something that was missing in Wausau and we noticed other larger areas do have brunch locations so we’re like why don’t we bring some of that interesting more modern stuff to Wausau,” Viki Jashari said, co-owner of ERA Pancake Café.
Wausau Water Walkers will be creating waves in a new location this summer
RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - The tides are changing for the Wausau Water Walkers. After years of performing at D.C. Everest Park, the ski group is moving. Starting in June, the group will perform their show at Bluegill Bay Park in the Rib Mountain area. “There’s a sandbar in the...
Marathon County Public Library mulls security guard amid uptick in unsafe behavior
The Marathon County Public Library could add a security guard to the Wausau branch to address a rising number of unsafe incidents in and around the building, from drug overdoses to assaults and more. “It’s very, very concerning and something that we’re really worried about because we have hundreds of...
DCE math team earns top honors
WESTON – The D.C. Everest Math Team recently earned top honors in a multi-event math competition through the Central Wisconsin Mathematics League. Wes Palmer and Ava Kumar tied for first place in division 1 advanced category; James Dadabo took third place in division 1 advanced category; and Alex Jelen earned first place in division 1 algebra category.
Metro Ride selling unlimited summer bus passes for students
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Metro Ride in Wausau is offering unlimited bus ride passes for students this summer. The ‘Freedom Pass’ is for kids in grades K-12. The pass allows unlimited rides for the Metro Rides buses from June 1 to Aug. 31. The passes are $28 and...
Cocktail of the Week: Orange Julius
Remember those afternoons spent at the mall when the best part of the day was grabbing an Orange Julius? This week’s cocktail pays tribute to those memories – but with a definite adult twist. This is an original recipe from The Palms Supper Club, and was created by Penny Borchardt.
Healthfirst opens mental health services in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A new addition is ready to open at Healthfirst in Wausau. After months of construction, the Mental Health Services Wing was completed in February. Healthfirst held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the new opportunities to the community they’ll be providing. Services including counseling and medication will be provided to people who are on Medicaid or who can’t afford mental health services.
Your Letters: Wausau alder calls for Monk Gardens to end debate, address controversy
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Wausau East High School’s therapy dog to retire
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After six years, Wausau East High School’s therapy dog, Badge is calling it a career. Badge works alongside the school resource officer providing comfort, and lifting the spirits of students who need it most. Badge’s retirement ceremony will be live-streamed Thursday at 2:15 p.m. Click...
Wausau area births, May 2
Matthew and Sara Hall announce the birth of their son Martin Brian, born at 12:48 p.m. April 24, 2024. Martin weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Tylor and Lacey Savaske-Simonsmeier announce the birth of their son Wes Lee, born April 29, 2024. Wes weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces.
Your letters: Monk family deserves better treatment
I am writing to voice my dissent with the name change of Monk (Botanical) Gardens. My dissent is based on the following:. 1. It is a tremendous dishonor to the Monk family to take the land that was donated by them, as well as their homestead that was later purchased, and rename it to suit the current board. While others have invested time and money to continue building the gardens, there would be no garden without the Monk family. Instead, it would be housing which has grown up all around it.
Wausau Fire to host live burn for training
WAUSAU – The City of Wausau Fire Department will conduct a controlled, live burn as part of a comprehensive training exercise in firefighting and fire investigation May 6, 7 and 8. The exercise, which will take place at a residential structure at 1514 N. Second St., is tailored for...
First Alert Weather: Windy Wednesday, more rain arrives Thursday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Not a bad start for the first day of May. More rounds for rain arrive Thursday, then temperatures warming over the weekend for the Fishing Opener. A damp start to the day Wednesday as rain from the overnight hours have cleared the region. Mild temperatures in the 50s for the morning hours. Highs by the afternoon will warm to the low 60s. It is possible for some to warm towards the mid to upper 60s if sunshine arrives early enough. Plan for clouds to decrease throughout the day. As a low-pressure approaches, winds turn gusty. West winds will gust up to 30 mph.
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