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Warm weather closed snowmobile, fat bike trails

Warmer-than-usual late February temperatures have shut down a number of the area's trails this week. 

Wausau to seek proposals for garbage hauler

Wausau is starting the process for seeking a new garbage hauler contract. 

How biohazard training for first responders and property managers can help combat the fentanyl crisis

Trauma Services reports that fentanyl has turned into a crisis for first responders, property managers, and maintenance workers who have to deal with the aftermath, and explains how biohazard training can help.

The Meaning Of Easter

Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, …

The Art of Influence: When to Speak and When to Act

Dear Reader, In a world overwhelmed by noise, wisdom is too often drowned out. Today, everything fights for our attention—headlines, outrage, sirens, engines—clamoring for dominance in an …

Bringing the team home

Wausau Woodchucks Assistant Manager Brianne Barta will take on the role of General Manager for the tentatively named Wausau Softball Club.

In less than a week, the Wausau Softball Club will reveal the results of a community contest to christen its upcoming softball team and cement the team in the history books.

Sewing the threads of self-sufficiency

Mary Wilke bought Wausau-based sewing machine repair and quilting shop Sew Smart in 2003.

“One of my favorite things to do personally is to take sewing machines apart and fix them,” said Mary Wilke, owner of Rib Mountain sewing machine repair center and quilting shop Sew Smart.

Joann, who?

Sew Smart offers quilting supplies on top of sewing machine repair services.

Crafters wonder where they'll buy craft supplies after Joann closes. Local craft stores offer a solution.

PAWs and effect

Linda Woodward

Inconsistent availability and quality of care at an area pet hospital has left pet owners uncertain of where to turn in their four-legged loved ones’ times of need.

Reigniting the Furnace

B2F circa 2003. From left: Matt Loos, Tim Benn, Dan Doepke and Josh Erdman. Erdman joined the band near the end of B2F

This Friday, “your favorite central Wisconsin power pop punk-ish band from 2000-2003,” Big, Big Furnace (B2F) will return to the city where it all began.

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B2F circa 2003. From left: Matt Loos, Tim Benn, Dan Doepke and Josh Erdman. Erdman joined the band near the end of B2F's 1999-2003 run as an additional guitarist.
B2F circa 2003. From left: Matt Loos, Tim Benn, Dan Doepke and Josh Erdman. Erdman joined the band near the end of B2F's 1999-2003 run as an additional guitarist.
B2F circa 2003. From left: Matt Loos, Tim Benn, Dan Doepke and Josh Erdman. Erdman joined the band near the end of B2F's 1999-2003 run as an additional guitarist.
B2F circa 2003. From left: Matt Loos, Tim Benn, Dan Doepke and Josh Erdman. Erdman joined the band near the end of B2F's 1999-2003 run as an additional guitarist.
B2F circa 2003. From left: Matt Loos, Tim Benn, Dan Doepke and Josh Erdman. Erdman joined the band near the end of B2F's 1999-2003 run as an additional guitarist.