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Habitat for Humanity hosts the first Rock the Block event
WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — Renovating a home can be expensive, but one local organization is stepping in to help families upgrade their properties. Habitat for Humanity in Wausau is hosting its first Rock the Block event, which focuses on renovating homes in the Wausau community. Tiffany Arnold, the Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Wausau, explained that Habitat for Humanity is an international organization with a mission to mobilize volunteers for affordable housing and bring that mission to life in northern Wisconsin. Arnold mentioned that they offer a variety of programs.
Business Spotlight: Hsu Growing Supply
Editor’s note: This regular feature shares the stories of locally-owned and operated businesses and organizations in the Wausau area, highlighting the products and services they offer and the ways they contribute to the metro area’s unique flavor. Learn how to feature your business by emailing [email protected]. In...
Support Horticulture students this weekend at The Wausau Garden Walk
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Gardners and garden lovers, this is your weekend!. The Wausau Garden Walk is hosted by the Northcentral Wisconsin Master Gardeners. There will be six featured gardens. Money raised supports scholarships for students who major in horticulture or a related field. Organizers say each garden is unique.
Chucks Baseball: 14 Innings and A Double Header Split
Chucks Baseball: 14 Innings and A Double Header Split. The Chucks and Mallards played two seven inning games today at Athletic Park with the Chucks taking game one 3-0 and the Mallards taking game two 6-2. The Chucks won’t play the Mallards again until August 3. The Chucks got...
Wausau Station Flips Back to Rock as “The Beast”
After several years as “Jack FM,” a Midwest Communications station in the Wausau market has flipped back to a Rock format as “The Beast.”. The new format launched Thursday, July 25, on WOZZ/94.7 (Mosinee-Wausau) and W275AC/102.9 (Wausau). The Mainstream Rock playlist includes AC/DC, Five Finger Death Punch, Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin, Linkin Park, Metallica, Nirvana, and Shinedown.
Meet the candidates running in the Republican primary for Marathon County clerk
Marathon County Republican Party voters will choose between incumbent Kim Trueblood and challenger Toshia Ranallo to be the party's candidate for the office of Marathon County clerk in the fall general election. Trueblood was appointed in 2019 following the retirement of Nan Kottke, who served in the role for 48 years. Trueblood was reelected in 2020 after running unopposed in both the Republican primary and general election. ...
Wausau man previously convicted in cockfighting scheme faces federal drug charges
A federal judge on Thursday signed a warrant for the arrest of a 45-year-old Wausau man accused in a major drug trafficking scheme, the same day he was indicted by a grand jury. Bee Her will face charges of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in the U.S. Western...
Construction begins on Wausau’s ‘Foundry on 3rd’ project at former site of Wausau Center Mall
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Developers released new information Thursday about the current progress of a new building at the site of the former Wausau Center Mall location. The Wausau Center Mall opened in 1983. It closed in 2021 due to high vacancy and a change in consumer shopping habits. A...
Wausau Woodchucks use late surge to defeat Green Bay Rockers
WAUSAU – The bats were hot tonight for the Wausau Woodchucks as they returned from the Northwoods League All-Star break to defeat the Green Bay Rockers 9-4 on Thursday at Athletic Park. The Chucks (42-12 overall, 16-4 second half) are now 8-1 against the Rockers this season. Travis Lutz...
Award-winning photography exhibition opens at Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
WAUSAU – An award-winning photography exhibition featuring 49 photographs opened today at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art as part of a new program in Wausau called Welcoming Week. “The String Project,” on display at 309 McClellan St., will run through Oct. 12. This exhibition features stunning photographs...
Marshfield grabs walk-off win over Wausau at Class AAA Legion baseball regional
WESTON – Two stolen bases and a throwing error led to a walk-off win for Marshfield as it defeated Wausau 5-4 in a winners’ bracket game at the Class AAA American Legion Baseball Regional on Thursday night at Simon Field. Marshfield’s Bryce Erickson reached on a two-out infield...
Tour of Wausau landmarks set for tonight
WAUSAU – The Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks will continue their season of architecture and history tours with a walk through through the West River District at 6:30 p.m. today, July 25. The tour will begin at the corner of Second Avenue and Callon Street. This tour will highlight...
Civic Media’s “Truth Booth” to Capture the Voices of Wausau at the Fair
Local residents can share their stories about life in the Wausau area and record them for posterity during the Wisconsin Valley Fair. The Civic Media “Truth Booth” will be making a stop at the Wisconsin Valley Fair in Wausau, July 30 – August 4, 2024, giving residents a platform to share their thoughts about living in central Wisconsin. From local leadership and healthcare options, to traditions and events like the fair, the “Truth Booth” has a goal of capturing the voice of the community, its spirit and quality of life.
State Park Speedway set for 44th annual Larry Detjens Memorial Race
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Throughout the entire State Park Speedway schedule, you always have to circle the Larry Detjens Memorial Race. This weekend, the show is back in town. It will be the 44th running of the annual race. Larry was part of the Wimmer family, who currently own the race track. Not only are they excited for the upcoming event, but they’re happy to carry on Larry’s legacy.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in central Wisconsin
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will appear in central Wisconsin this weekend to campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris. The Harris for President campaign announced that Emhoff will speak on Saturday at the Hmong Wausau Festival. He’ll also lead a voter canvassing event in Stevens Point. The Hmong...
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