Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Wausau is temporarily closing a section of N 6th Street for water main repairs, with a detour in place until Thursday. WSAW
- ➤ The Wausau Fire Department responded to 6,961 calls and made 9,614 unit responses in 2024, focusing on improving emergency response times and aiming to become a Heart Safe Community by 2025. WSAW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ American Airlines will introduce larger Embraer 170 aircraft for its flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to Chicago O'Hare, starting March 6, increasing capacity and adding more flights. Wausau Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau City Council has decided to hire external legal counsel to assist the Ethics Board in reviewing a complaint against Mayor Doug Diny, emphasizing due process and fairness without taking sides. WAOW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wausau West and Auburndale boys' basketball teams secured wins in their respective conference games, while the Northland Lutheran girls triumphed in a non-conference match. WSAW
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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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Spread the Love Tea Party Event
This community event at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum invites participants to enjoy tea and light refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Central Wisconsin Area Coffee Connection Networking Event
A morning networking event in Wausau for Chamber members to connect with fellow business owners and professionals over coffee and conversation.
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