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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Door2Dreams received a $150,000 donation from the Olinyk Family Fund that moves its six-year housing project for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities over halfway to its goal. The project will break ground late this spring and center around the Gathering Lodge with amenities including a kitchen and workout equipment. WSAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ United Airlines will resume service at Central Wisconsin Airport in late May after a four-year pause, offering three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare starting May 21. The return boosts a key travel link for business and leisure travelers. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County Health Department inspections for December 2025 found that local eateries such as EdgarWeiks' Pub & Grill passed with no violations while others, like RingleHillside Pub, required corrections for issues with food storage and labeling. Detailed results have been released for community review. Wausau Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New Realtor.com data shows Marathon County’s median home price increased 4.3% to $240,000 in October from September’s $230,000, while recorded home sales climbed 12.1% from 198 to 222 compared to October 2024. Wausau Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Packers fan Dean Schmitz, 54, is a finalist for the Packers Fan Hall of Fame today despite battling brain cancer. His family stands by him as he fills a renovated man cave with memorabilia (including a Favre jersey) that reflects a lifetime of support. WAOW
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