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2024 Fourth of July fireworks schedule
Antigo Where: Antigo High School When: July 4, 9:20pm Parade at 7pm Athens When: July 3, 2024 Where: Fireworks will be set off of High Street at dusk. Boulder Junction Where: Boulder Junction Airport When: July 4, dusk Eagle River Where: Eagle River Airport When: July 4, dusk Parade at 11am Elcho Where: Over Elcho High School football field When: July 6, dusk Lac du Flambeau Where: Downtown Lac du Flambeau When: July 4, dusk Lake Tomahawk Where: Snowshoe Park When: July 4, After the snowshoe baseball game Land O’ Lakes Where: Land O’ Lakes airport When: July 3, 10:15pm Manitowish Waters Where: Over Rest Lake When: July 4, 9:45pm Parade at 2pm Mercer Where: Carow Park When: July 4, dusk Merrill Where: Merrill Area Recreation Complex When: July 5, dark Minocqua Where: Torpy Park When: July 4, dark Mosinee Where: Fireworks at River Park at dusk. When: July 4, Dusk Phelps Where: Over North Twin Lake When: July 4, 10pm Parade at 6pm Phillips Where: Over Elk Lake When: July 4, dark Parade at 2pm Presque isle Where: Pipke Park When: June 29, 5-9pm Rhinelander Where: Hodag Park When: July 4, dusk Parade at 4pm Sayner/Star Lake Where: Plum Lake Community Park When: July 4, dusk St. Germain Where: St. Germain Community Park When: July 4, dusk Tomahawk Where: Sara Park When: July 4, dusk Parade at 1pm Wausau Where: Wausau Downtown Airport When: July 4, 9:15pm.
August will be final month for Avelo airline at Central Wisconsin Airport
MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) - A low-cost airline that provided service from Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee to Orlando, Florida will halt service due to low sales. Avelo Airlines Head of Communications Jim Olson said Avelo’s final day CWA is Aug. 31. “Unfortunately, the CWA-MCO route was not profitable, and...
Wausau Downtown Airport may never take off again on secondary runway if FAA doesn’t approve updates
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Downtown Wausau Airport is not having a smooth flight. The airport is trying to get funding for a new runway. So far the city has told the airport they are willing to help with the cost, but the Federal Aviation Administration isn’t convinced this project needs to happen now.
Increased alcohol use during holiday periods can lead to risky behavior
People tend to drink a bit more during holiday periods, which can lead to problems. “Inhibitions start to decrease, your judgement starts to decrease. That makes us do things that we wouldn’t typically do whether that’s get behind the wheel of a vehicle, an ATV, UTV car, scooter… anything like that and drive when we’re impaired. Our reflexes are slowed, and we get in a crash”, said Monica Mynsberge, a Substance Use Intervention Coordinator with Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Your letters: Does Yawkey Park have a future?
What in Wausau these past weeks reads like a mystery novel, minus it’s usual heroes and villains? Legislation has recently passed so that a pivotal green space, Yawkey Park will change dramatically. How did this happen? The Woodson YMCA has initiated plans for The Landing expansion, where there’s to be a Third Street skywalk coming through to the park’s adjacent 1920’s pergola. There will also be the construction of a long row of angled cement parking stalls before the park, on Fourth Street.
Former local restaurant owner opens massage business
SCHOFIELD – The owner of the former Hi Restaurant in downtown Wausau has opened a new massage shop in Schofield: 100% Relaxing Station Massage. ZiPing Pan will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her grand opening at 4 p.m. July 9 at 2809 Schofield Ave., Suite C, and the public is invited.
Pet of the Week: A1 and Steak Sauce
Hi, I’m A1! I’m a handsome guy who is here with my best pal, Steak Sauce, looking for a new home. I’m very active, playful and affectionate, so I’m the perfect cat for you. Come visit me (and Steak Sauce) today!. Steak Sauce. Hey there, I’m...
Alcohol Poisoning Prevention Tips for Fourth of July Festivities
WAUSAU, WI (OnFocus) – Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, is a significant preventable cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application, excessive alcohol use is responsible for over 178,000 deaths annually, ranking it among the top preventable causes of death, alongside tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, and illegal drugs.
Wausau Park brings back plant-eating goats
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department is bringing back goats Monday to fight invasive plants on Barker-Stewart Island. Since 2021, the parks department has hired goats from Liberation Farmers in Almond to eat invasive plant species at the park and make room...
Avelo Airlines Announces End To CWA Routes Due To Lack Of Customer Demand
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) – Houston-based Avelo Airlines officially announced on Wednesday that they will be ending their partnership with the Central Wisconsin Airport due to a lack of customer interest only a year after the routes began. According to a statement provided by Avelo, the airline is “grateful for...
Wausau West High School drama standout performs on Broadway stage
A Wausau West High School junior last month realized his dream of performing on a Broadway stage, as one of two students representing Wisconsin in a national drama competition. Nolan Travis, along with Middleton High School’s Ava Greenberg, performed June 24 at the 15th annual Jimmy Awards, a program that...
‘Booze and Botany’ event supports Sprouts Preschool
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Join Monk Botanical Gardens for the ‘Booze and Botany’ event on July 18 to raise funds for Sprouts Preschool. This year, 100% of the profits will go to the non-traditional school which focuses on learning in nature. Program Director of Monk Botanical Gardens Elise...
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