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Mount View Care Center in Wausau seeks donations for holiday giving program
Mount View Care Center in Wausau is seeking community donations for its annual Holiday Giving Program, now in its 21st year. More than 520 residents and clients will receive Christmas gifts. North Central Health Care is…
Construction to start soon on senior and assisted living complex in downtown Wausau
Construction is expected to begin soon on Grant Place, a senior living development in downtown Wausau. The former Grabeal Office Building has been demolished to make way for 70 apartments for people 55 and older, with…
Newman Catholic students interact and celebrate with veterans
Students and staff at Newman Catholic in Wausau marked Veterans Day with activities and conversations with local veterans. Army Reserve Sergeant Sam Reiter spoke about the meaning of the day and his service, including a…
Rain tomorrow followed by cool temperatures
A cold front is expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures to central and northern Wisconsin on Wednesday, followed by highs in the 30s later in the week. Scattered rain and snow showers are possible, especially in…
Wausau School District to gauge student interest in Hmong language course
The Wausau School District is in the early stages of exploring the addition of a Hmong language course for high school students. According to WSAW, officials plan to gauge student interest through upcoming registration…
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2026 Veterans Day discounts and freebies for current and past military members
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, numerous national and local businesses are offering special discounts and free meals to active-duty military members and veterans. Participating chains such as Applebee’s…
United Way seeks cookie kits for Marathon County families
United Way of Marathon County is asking residents and community groups to assemble sugar cookie kits for local families as part of its Uniting for the Holidays campaign, which begins November 10. Complete kits can be…
Wausau School Board seeks legal advice on Wausau East boys’ hockey co-op impasse
The Wausau School Board has authorized district administrators to seek legal advice on options for giving Wausau East boys a chance to play varsity hockey. A proposed cooperative team with Wausau West stalled after a…
Marathon County camping reservations for 2027 season open Nov. 10
Reservations for the 2027 camping season at Marathon County campgrounds open at noon on Nov. 10. Campers can book online through the county’s new recreation reservation system, and officials recommend creating an…
Mild on Tuesday, then cooling off after showers on Wednesday
Central Wisconsin will have a mild, mostly sunny Tuesday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s and some Fox Valley locations reaching the low 60s. Light showers are expected Wednesday morning, bringing less than a…
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Wausau School Board to seek legal advice on potential boys hockey co-op
The Wausau School Board voted to seek legal advice on a possible districtwide boys’ hockey cooperative involving Wausau East and Wausau West. The opinion is intended to help the district assess the proposal before…
70-apartment senior living facility under construction in downtown Wausau
Construction is underway on The Grant Place, a private 70-apartment senior living facility in downtown Wausau for residents aged 55 and older. Fifty units have already been reserved, and the project is scheduled for…
Share Your Holidays begins 24th year after raising $1.8 million
NewsChannel 7’s Share Your Holidays fundraiser and food drive has begun its 24th year in Wausau. The annual campaign supports The Salvation Army, The Neighbors’ Place and Peyton’s Promise, and has raised more than $1.8…
Flock cameras in Wausau covered after contract canceled
Crews covered Wausau’s 20 Flock automatic license plate reader cameras on Monday, two weeks after the city canceled its contract with the company. The city council voted on October 29 to cover the devices. Police Chief…
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: What Wausau-area patients should know
A survey found that nearly 40% of respondents were unsure whether palliative care requires stopping treatment for their illness, highlighting confusion about the service. The report offers information for patients in…
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Annual employment award ceremony planned
Advance Wisconsin Employment (AWE) will host the Jane A. Spencer Awards of Excellence on November 18 at the WPS Powerhouse in Wausau. The annual ceremony honors youth and adults from north central Wisconsin who have…
Mild early in the week, cooling off after rain on Wednesday
Residents in Wausau can expect mild conditions early this week before temperatures drop significantly. According to WSAW, Wednesday will bring rain and cooler air, with highs falling into the mid-40s. The cooling trend…
3 rescued after boat capsizes on Mississippi River
Three duck hunters were rescued after their 15-foot boat capsized on the Mississippi River near Brownsville, Minnesota, on Saturday morning. The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reported that the vessel took on water…
Borchardt's plea hearing scheduled for December
Adam Borchardt, 37, is scheduled for a plea hearing on December 9 in Marathon County Circuit Court regarding a fatal head-on collision from September 2025. Borchardt faces multiple felony charges, including homicide by…
Mild, bright Sunday gives way to showers and chilly days ahead
Wausau residents can expect a mild and breezy Sunday with temperatures reaching the mid-50s. However, the weather pattern is set to shift mid-week as a clipper system arrives on Veterans Day, bringing scattered showers…
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HOLA hosts Día de los Muertos celebrations
The Wausau nonprofit HOLA hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, inviting the community to honor deceased loved ones. The event featured traditional altars, storytelling, face painting, and educational…
A bright & breezy Sunday, cooler weather in the upcoming week
Central Wisconsin is set for a bright and breezy Sunday with mild temperatures reaching the mid-50s. However, residents should prepare for a shift in weather as a cold front arrives mid-week, bringing a risk of showers…
WIAA Football Level 3: Amherst stays undefeated, Edgar's season ends
WIAA football competition intensified on Friday with Level 3 sectional final action across the area. Amherst maintained its undefeated record, continuing a strong season, while Edgar's campaign came to an end following…
WSAW’s Senior Living Show focuses on health, finances and active lifestyles
WSAW’s Senior Living Show provides resources for seniors and their families in North Central Wisconsin. The program features interviews with local experts covering essential topics such as healthcare, wellness…
Wausau School District adaptive car helps students move independently
A 4-year-old student at Lincoln Early Learning Academy in Wausau is gaining independence through a customized adaptive car. Zoey Ewer, who has trisomy 9 mosaic and chronic lung disease, uses the vehicle to navigate…
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Grand Theater reopens in downtown Wausau
The historic Grand Theater in downtown Wausau has officially reopened following a $17.5 million renovation project. The facility, which underwent an accelerated construction timeline to meet a six-month deadline…
A chilly and bright Saturday gives way to a mild, breezy Sunday
Wausau residents can expect a stretch of dry, sunny weather over the coming days. Saturday will remain chilly with highs in the 40s, while Sunday is expected to be milder and breezy with temperatures reaching the low…
Marshfield Man to be Sentenced for Child Sex Crimes
A Marshfield man, Kurtis Holman, is scheduled for sentencing today following his no-contest plea to charges of first-degree child sexual assault. The case involves a victim under the age of 13, with crimes spanning…
Grand Theater reopens following six-month restoration project
The historic Grand Theater in Wausau, Wisconsin, is set to reopen this Saturday following a six-month, $17 million restoration project. The renovation aimed to return the building to its original 1927 aesthetic while…