Thursday, December 12, 2024

A Holiday Parade, The Nutcracker, a Wausau makers market and more this weekend

Wausau's Holiday Parade, The Nutcracker, a holiday makers market and so much more this weekend.

City owned site to become training area for DPW

An overhead view of 1300 Cleveland Avenue showing where the training area would be. Residential properties are north of the site.

A city-owned industrial site in a residential neighborhood is about to become a training site of public works workers. 

Granite Peak targeting early December opening

Granite Peak photo

Granite Peak Ski Hill is targeting an early December opening as the temperatures start to cooperate for snowmaking. 

Public EV chargers are good for the planet. They're also good for business.

Grist spotlights the growing prevalence of EV chargers across the U,S., and what they mean for businesses.

T. Wall to start leasing process for Foundry project

Developers have started a waitlist for the first mall redevelopment project, Foundry on Third, though it’s not slated to open for nearly a year. 

Comedy, belly dancing, a boys choir and more this weekend

Comedian Dean Blizzard, belly dancing, and more Wausau events this weekend.

City struggling to find takers for Thomas Street parcels

When the city of Wausau finished its project to reconstruct Thomas Street, that left some parcels to be developed. 

Marathon County only sees two layoff notices in 2024 so far

Marathon County itself has only had one WARN notice of impending layoffs so far this year, according to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development notices. 

A country star, music returns to a familiar location and more this weekend

Terri Clark comes to the Grand, music returning to Nevermore on Third, Lamplight Sessions welcomes The Go Rounds, and more.

Wausau man receives federal prison for dealing meth

A Wausau man has been sentenced to federal prison for dealing meth.  Jonathan Rodriguez, 39, of Wausau will be headed to federal prison for 8 years after he pleaded guilty in August to dealing …

Turnout higher in Marathon County this year than in 2020

Marathon County saw nearly all of its registered voters turn out for Tuesday’s election night.  According to numbers provided by the Marathon County Clerk, more than 95% of registered voters …

Hmong New Year, Glenn Miller, a wild party and more this weekend

The Glenn Miller Orchestra  Thursday 11/7 | Arts Council, Wisconsin Rapids  I kind of had to do a double take when I saw that the Glenn Miller Orchestra was coming to Wisconsin Rapids. The …

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