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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local warming shelters are extending hours amid below-zero temperatures to give warm spaces to those in need. Bridge Street Mission now runs from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 325 North 1st Ave (with WMC Night Shelter opening at 5 p.m. at 903 North 3rd Street). WAOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wausau’s Winter Brewfest continues indoors at Rothschild Pavilion with nine breweries offering creative brews, a brat bar and live music from the String Cheese Band (providing more space than previous venues). Organizers say the event may grow next year. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The USDA has reintroduced the food pyramid with new serving size guidelines that emphasize whole grains, protein, dairy, and healthy fats, aiming to reduce ultra-processed food consumption (dietitian Jake Nagel of Marshfield Clinic Health System noted). The update is meant to help people make balanced meals and lower health risks. WSAW
- ➤ The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are selling fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs online with deepfake celebrity videos and has urged buyers to verify pharmacy details or consult their doctor as many locals report losing money. WSAW
- ➤ Local veterinarians advise Wausau pet owners to limit outdoor time to quick bathroom breaks amid brutal cold weather to prevent frostbite + police urge neighbors to check on pets left outside for signs of distress. WSAW
- ➤ Aspirus Health offers tips for preventing frostbite and hypothermia during winter as emergency doctors warn of indoor and outdoor risks. Dr. Amery Robinson advises residents to keep heated spaces, notice numbness, and use quick energy from sugar — seek shelter if symptoms persist. WAOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team is in the home stretch with eight regular season games remaining as it chases its first WIAC crown since 2015 — the team emphasizes teamwork over individual stats to continue its competitive push. WSAW
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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