When you first walk into Knowlton House Distillery south of Mosinee, the blend of operation and function become abundantly clear.  The distillery, opened last Labor Day Weekend, features brand …

Dear Reader, The United State Postal Service recently announced another 10% increase in their rates effective July 14, 2024. Since 2021, there have been five previous rate increases; this is the …

Peter Kampfer joked that, toward the end of a three-hour, contentious village of Kronenwetter meeting, that he had been a former track athlete and had plenty of opportunity to run away if he’d …

Demun Jones Friday, 5/17 | Q&Z Expo Center, Ringle  A practitioner of the kind of country-rap hybrid that has become so popular in recent years, Demun Jones is a prolific musician from Georgia …

In every city, there are a few spots where businesses cannot achieve a long-term tenure, but Yareldi Gutierrez is betting on her house of friends to beat these odds with Casa Amigos.  Since March, …

A Wausau middle school teacher is on leave after police say they discovered cocaine in his car.  Nevan Larson, 23, of Stevens Point is facing charges of possession of cocaine after police say they …

The Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force announced a huge meth and cocaine bust in Marathon County last week. The task force, which partnered with Marshfield Police Department, seized 5.75 pounds …

The hiring of two new officers to patrol downtown arising from a spate of problems with homeless individuals will be expedited. Wausau Police Chief Matt Barnes told the city’s police and fire …

A local pastor and founder of a rehabilitation home is raising money to help pay off student debt.  Yauo Yang, Pastor of The Cross and founder of Gospel TLC, which helps rehabilitate people who have …

Marathon County will see construction start on the regional forensics science center this year as county leaders are set to approve buying land for the project and hiring a forensics pathologist.  …

When seeking to improve overall health, everyone wants something that does not break the bank and is rooted in a background of tried-and-true treatments. At Modern Alternatives, Tracy Peterson is …

A Wausau-based Hmong leader and politician announced he will be running for the 85th Assembly District this fall — and if elected would make him the first Hmong state representative in Wisconsin …

By B.C. Kowalski It didn’t take long for word to start going around on Facebook, much to the delight of many who read it.  Kirsten’s back.  Kirsten Holmson opened Shift Yoga Studio on March …

By Devon Welsh Buckets and Boards Thursday, 4/4 | LuCille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer  Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever’s touring show lands somewhere at the crossroads of rhythm, …

The Wausau School Board named an interim superintendent to start in July.  The board in a special meeting Thursday named Cale Bushman, the district’s director of pupil services, to start in …

Three Wausau area suspects who were wanted in connection with a fatal Stevens Point beating are in custody and facing criminal charges, according to police and court records.  According to court …

Christopher Ashburn’s career has taken some twists and turns. He played in bands up in the U.P of Michigan. He now works as a small business specialist at a local bank.  But his career is …

Paul and Kristin Zaal at the new Chocolate Cafe, which opened recently downtown. (Emily Zaal for City Pages.) When Kristin and Paul Zaal opened The Chocolate Shop in 2022, it was mostly with the idea …

A new trail proposed by a non-profit group would allow bicyclists to travel from Merrill to Wausau and vice versa. And its planning now has funding. The non-profit group River District Development …

Debbie Graff of Graff Mercantile poses behind the counter of her vintage items and furnishings business. Graff recently relaunched the store after years away due to landing an excellent new location. …