Wausau
Today
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wausau residents can join free Saturday camps hosted by Burn Boot Camp at 7 a.m., cheer on the Cyclones at Marathon Park at 7:10 p.m., and watch vintage snowmobile racing start at 9 a.m. (Admission is $20.) WSAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In January, a local business helps people take part in Dry January by offering non-alcoholic drinks at local bars. Forward Beverage Co. hopes its drinks (with cherries and orange garnish) let customers join in the social scene without alcohol. WAOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local gym-goers are starting their New Year routines today and athletic trainer Dolin Barker at Aspirus Health advises a proper warmup — like five minutes on the treadmill followed by mobility exercises — to build sustainable fitness habits without overexertion. WSAW
- ➤ Local gyms are busy as many join to start their fitness goals with New Year resolutions beginning January 3, 2026. Trainers praise safe progress (listen to your body to prevent injuries) and guide members toward long term success. WAOW
- ➤ Wausau Fire Department warns residents that running multiple space heaters on one surge protector may start a fire today and advises plugging devices directly into outlets and keeping them away from flammable items. WSAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three local Packers fans have been named as finalists for the Fan Hall of Fame. Lorraine Mueller from Wittenberg, Dean Schmitz from Wausau, and Patrick Suplicki from Stevens Point were recognized for their passion and support during Packer game days. WAOW
- ➤ Two Friday night basketball games in Wausau saw New London defeat Wausau East (66-28) with key plays by Maggie Kettleson and Morgan Jones, while Marathon Red Raiders edged Wausau West (60-36) with strong contributions by Rehgan Martin and Jaidyn Oelke. WSAW
- ➤ The U.S. hockey team revealed its Olympic roster that adds three newcomers but leaves out Stevens Point’s Cole Caufield + the Games will take place Feb. 6-22 in Italy with the first match on Feb. 12 against Latvia. WAOW
- ➤ Snowmobile trails in Marathon County have opened this week with additional trails set to open tomorrow near Stratford — a move that has boosted local business at Bill's Service Center. Riders are excited for a lively snowmobiling season after several years of poor conditions. WSAW
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Winter Brew Fest
6-9 p.m. — Rothschild Pavilion — $30-$45 — Sample beers from 10+ breweries while enjoying a brat bar and live entertainment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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