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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wausau, Wisconsin, enhances public safety by installing bollards around the 400 Block to prevent vehicular attacks during events, reflecting a proactive approach to community security. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau activates Community on Call for emergency shelter due to extreme temperatures, offering shelter, meals, and transportation on January 7th and 8th, 2025. WAOW
- ➤ The Wausau Cyclones game on Jan. 18 will feature popular corgi races during intermission, with ticket sales benefiting the Humane Society of Marathon County. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau School Board will review a task force's plan to potentially consolidate several elementary schools, impacting their distribution and functions. WSAW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin opens its first federally-funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with plans for more across the state. WSAW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area will open its trails for fat tire biking and potentially for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, depending on snow conditions. WSAW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Braden Mitchell, in his debut season as head coach, guided the D.C. Everest football team to a Valley title and deep playoff run, earning him the 2024 'NewsChannel 7 Football Coach of the Year'. WSAW
- ➤ Central Wisconsin's high school sports saw victories for the Central Wisconsin Storm in hockey, D.C. Everest and Neillsville in basketball, among other key games. WSAW
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Wisconsin Music Trivia Night at Whitewater Music Hall
Test your knowledge of Wisconsin music and compete for prizes in this engaging trivia night at Whitewater Music Hall.
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Mosaic & 5Koshas: Women's Vibrational Sound Therapy for Calm and Rejuvenation
This event offers a restorative session utilizing sound therapy through various instruments, including crystal singing bowls, to promote relaxation and wellness.
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Wausau Winter Triathlon 2025
The Wausau Winter Triathlon features a sprint-style race consisting of Nordic skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing.
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15th Annual Central Wisconsin Sports Show
The event features various youth and family-oriented activities related to outdoor sports, including casting, archery, and firearms safety education.
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