Blossom of Lights, food trucks and more this weekend

Brian Kowalski / September 12, 2024

Blossom of Lights Through Oct. 26 | Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau OK, so get something out of the way: Yes,...

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Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Brian Kowalski / September 9, 2024

Investigators are looking into what caused a school bus crash Thursday in the town of Elderon. Deputies say two vehicles,...

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Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Brian Kowalski / September 5, 2024

Artrageous weekend Sat-Sun 9/7-8 | Various locations, Wausau The size of this festival, with hundreds of artists from around the...

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Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Brian Kowalski / August 30, 2024

Several people have been arrested from a crash that resulted from a high-speed pursuit from Kronenwetter into Wausau last week. ...

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

Brian Kowalski / August 29, 2024

Jackpine Jamboree Thurs..-Sun. 8-29-9/1 | Wildlife Campground, Birnamwood If you’re into bluegrass, there is a good chance that you already...

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Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Brian Kowalski / August 26, 2024

The Greenheck Turner facility built in Weston just finished construction - and it’s already slated to host a world championship. ...

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Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

Brian Kowalski / August 22, 2024

Shadows of the War: Ukraine in Monochrome Opening 8/24 | Just Right Bakery, Wausau A number of Ukrainians have made...

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

Brian Kowalski / August 19, 2024

City leaders approved using $800,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to buy new water meters for the city. The goal...

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Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Brian Kowalski / August 15, 2024

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest AUG. 16-17 | Fern Island, Wausau Did you know that not only is Wausau’s Big...

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Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Brian Kowalski / August 12, 2024

Work continues on Eau Claire Boulevard, where the city replaced many lead service lines. CORRECTION: A previous version of the...

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Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

Brian Kowalski / August 9, 2024

Cathy and Andy Adrian at their new Adventure Awaits CrossFit Gym in Weston. About five years into their business, Cathy...

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LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

Brian Kowalski / August 8, 2024

Log Jam Fri-Sun 8/9-11 | River Park, Mosinee LogJam is one fascinating event. It combines some very old-school historical reenactment...

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Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

Brian Kowalski / August 5, 2024

More than 1,000 military personnel will be participating in a major air combat exercise — and authorities say that could...

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Whitewater, music on the farm, movies in the park and more

Brian Kowalski / August 1, 2024

Wausau Rec Release Sat.-Sun. 8\3-8\4 | Whitewater Park, Wausau One of the cool things about Wausau is you can be...

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County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

Brian Kowalski / July 26, 2024

Marathon County is roughly halfway to its goal of reducing phosphorus in the Fenwood Creek watershed, county officials say. That...

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Copper box, new exhibits and more Wausau events this weekend

Brian Kowalski / July 25, 2024

COTS: Copper Box Wednesday 7/31 | The 400 Block, Wausau They’re not a central Wisconsin band, but they might as...

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Central Wisconsin breweries medal at national brewing championship

Brian Kowalski / July 24, 2024

Mosinee Brewing Company's Pineapple Milk Shake IPA that took silver in the U.S. Open Beer Championship. Two central Wisconsin breweries...

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Security measures improved library safety, director says

Brian Kowalski / July 19, 2024

A new security team at the Marathon County Library has led to major improvements in safety for staff and patrons,...

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Booze and Botany, Wausau Night Market and more this weekend

Brian Kowalski / July 18, 2024

Booze and Botany Thursday 7/18 | Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau Ok, so yeah we all know Monk Botanical Gardens has...

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Balloons, jazz, comical magic and more in Wausau this weekend

Brian Kowalski / July 11, 2024

Justin Willman Illusionati Tour Thursday, 7/11 | Grand Theater, Wausau Besides appearing on multiple late-night shows such as The Tonight...

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Concerts on the Square: Whiskeybelles

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