Good morning, Wausau.

Marine Corps veteran Debby Mielke received a surprise when Olive (the sixth service dog funded by the JDL Foundation) was paired with her; the local group formed by natives supports veterans with mental health care and funds training through an annual golf outing.

Langlade County Bow and Gun Range will be closed to non-event users during the Trap Club’s annual ATA shoot from 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

12 until 7 p.m. Sunday, with public registration available on-site.

Minocqua veteran Brian Jopek honors his son Ryan, a Merrill native killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2006 who would have turned 40 this year.

Community tributes include a dedicated wall at his home, Walter Amber Ale and an honorary road that keep Ryan’s memory alive.

Gov. Tony Evers declared today a state Day of Service and Remembrance to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago, ordering flags flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset and urging Wisconsinites to join local service events & volunteer opportunities.

The Wausau Fire Department partnered with the American Red Cross for the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive held on Sept.

10, 2026 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Community Room in the Public Safety Building (515 Grand Avenue) to support local patients.

D.C. Everest won its volleyball match 3+1 over Wausau West and its boys' soccer game 6+3 against Superior on Thursday night at home.

Birds in Art 2026 Public Opening

The 51st annual Birds in Art opening-day festivities on Saturday, September 12 include opportunities to meet over seventy visiting artists who flock to the Museum from throughout the world from 9 am – Noon, and Artists in Action demonstrations, 9 – 11 am. In the afternoon, Watch, Learn & Create will be held at the Glass Box Studio–a free, family-friendly program where visitors can work alongside artists to create their own works of art, 1 – 4 pm.

Birds in Art 2026 Public Opening

The 51st annual Birds in Art opening-day festivities on Saturday, September 12 include opportunities to meet over seventy visiting artists who flock to the Museum from throughout the world from 9 am – Noon, and Artists in Action demonstrations, 9 – 11 am. In the afternoon, Watch, Learn & Create will be held at the Glass Box Studio–a free, family-friendly program where visitors can work alongside artists to create their own works of art, 1 – 4 pm.