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Inmate accused of killing Schulz-Juedes to undergo examination

The woman accused of beating Cindy Schulz-Juedes to death in prison last year will undergo a mental health examination, according to court records. Taylor Sanchez, 29, will undergo an evaluation after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to first degree homicide charges related to the death of Schulz-Juedes in July 2023 while in custody […]

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Theater, Meat Loaf, Halloween fun and more this weekend

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True West Thurs-Sat 10/24-26 | Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau I really like that the Wausau Community Theater has been thinking outside the box on how and where to conduct some of its shows. One of the newest venues for the group is Whitewater Music Hall, which has helped keep costs down and provides a unique

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New technology could be coming to Wausau buses soon

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New technology long found in other transit systems could soon be making its way to Wausau buses. Wausau Transit Director Arran Hersey told the city’s Transit Commission last week that a request for proposals to find a company to complete the upgrades is expected to go out in the next month or so. Those upgrades

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Cabaret, Thriller, downtown Halloween fun and more this weekend

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A Night at the Cabaret Friday 10/18 | The Great Dane, Wausau Here at City Pages we covered the challenges the Wausau Community Theater has faced in recent years. They’re still working hard to keep things going and give local people an opportunity to participate in theater. If you want to support the organization, here’s

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Marathon County tax rates are expected drop again

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County taxpayers are expected to see a drop in their tax rates next year. Marathon County Administrator Lance Leonhard says the tax rate for the county is expected to drop at least 15 cents per $1,000 of valuation. That would be a $30 drop in taxes for the owner of a home valued at $200,000.

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A harvest fest, a bike race, a one-man band and more this weekend

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Brass Queens Thursday 10/10 | Grand Theater, Wausau Horns in modern music is just a favorite of mine. That’s probably why this particular show – a group composed of all women, all horns – caught my attention. Cofounders Alex Harris and Ally Chapel were frustrated with how the New York brass scene seemed to be

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Committee OKs planning option with Wangard Partners for RiverLife

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Wangard Partners will have until the end of 2025 to review a site in Wausau’s RiverLife development area. The city’s Economic Development Committee OKed the planning option. Wangard responded to a request for interest from the city’s community development department, proposing to build a two-building, 135-unit apartment project in the city’s flagship development area in

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Riverlife Briq’s in Wausau won’t reopen next year

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When the Briq’s RiverLife location closed this season, it turns out that was for good. Wausau leaders announced last week that Briq’s, an ice cream shop with locations throughout Wausau and central Wisconsin, would not be renewing its lease for the location. Briq’s first opened in RiverLife, the city’s flagship development area, in 2019 after

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Musicals, Ben Folds and more events in Wausau this weekend

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Side by Side by Sondheim Multiple October dates | UWSP Stevens Point and Wausau This looks to be a promising show and the best part is that there will be multiple changes to see it. This Tony Award-winning musical is basically a love letter to all things Stevens Sondheim. Sondheim is considered one of the

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Work underway on Westside Battery affordable housing site

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A new affordable housing project in a former city-owned building has broken ground after some delays. The Westside Commons building broke ground last week and work is now underway on the project. The building will include 56 units of affordable housing. The site once housed Westside Battery and L&S Printing, but the city bought the

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Skate jam, book festival and more this weekend

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Downtown Skate Jam Sunday, 8/29 | Downtown Wausau Even if you’re too old to risk breaking your face on a skateboard, watching others is really fun. And if you’re one of those folks who enjoys doing all those cool tricks? Either way, downtown Wausau will be the place to be Sunday. Sign up to complete

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Chicago Stylez is providing a soul food option on the UWSP-Wausau campus

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Loss can wear the greatest rock into the thinnest nub. When someone leaves our life, we can forget who we are, but Rochelle Brown carries on thanks to the fun had with her son and family. The retiring medical professional with experience in behavioral health owns and operates Chicago Stylez. The eatery on the University

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Inmate accused of killing Schulz-Juedes to undergo examination

Theater, Meat Loaf, Halloween fun and more this weekend

New technology could be coming to Wausau buses soon

Cabaret, Thriller, downtown Halloween fun and more this weekend

Marathon County tax rates are expected drop again

A harvest fest, a bike race, a one-man band and more this weekend

Committee OKs planning option with Wangard Partners for RiverLife

Riverlife Briq’s in Wausau won’t reopen next year

Musicals, Ben Folds and more events in Wausau this weekend

Work underway on Westside Battery affordable housing site

Skate jam, book festival and more this weekend

Chicago Stylez is providing a soul food option on the UWSP-Wausau campus

Blossom of Lights, food trucks and more this weekend

Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Inmate accused of killing Schulz-Juedes to undergo examination

Theater, Meat Loaf, Halloween fun and more this weekend

New technology could be coming to Wausau buses soon

Cabaret, Thriller, downtown Halloween fun and more this weekend

Marathon County tax rates are expected drop again

A harvest fest, a bike race, a one-man band and more this weekend

Committee OKs planning option with Wangard Partners for RiverLife

Riverlife Briq’s in Wausau won’t reopen next year

Musicals, Ben Folds and more events in Wausau this weekend

Work underway on Westside Battery affordable housing site

Skate jam, book festival and more this weekend

Chicago Stylez is providing a soul food option on the UWSP-Wausau campus