Good morning, Wausau.

The Wausau Volunteer Fire Department and Nutterville Snow Nuts held a crash response training on Feb.

17 in the woods where responders practiced locating a crash, lifting a snowmobile, and evacuating an injured rider. The exercise aims to sharpen reaction skills amid rising snowmobile mishaps.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died yesterday at 84 after a long illness; over five decades he visited local events in Wisconsin to boost voter registration and support labor rights.

Maxwell Bartig, the D.C.

Everest DECA chapter president, was named Wisconsin DECA Member of the Month on Feb. 17 — he doubled membership and started a newsletter to keep members and partners informed.

Marathon County Public Library has announced free storytimes in March at several branches including Wausau— sessions feature Tales for Tots, Play and Learn, and Family Story Time at various times; families can attend without registration.

The board unanimously postponed construction of a new three-business building for a year at Tuesday's meeting due to escalating traffic near Lilac Avenue, and officials said additional improvements at nearby establishments are planned.

Local measures are underway to enhance safety around Chick-fil-A and adjacent businesses.

Becky's Downtown Polonia Cafe has extended its paczki season until Easter due to high demand from locals.

Owner Becky Stull bakes the pastries with 14 flavors and limits walk-in orders to four — customers can call ahead to order more.

Tomahawk's high school hockey team defeated Eau Claire North 7+1 Tuesday night in the postseason at their home rink and will face first-ranked Hudson on Thursday.

The Hatchets started the game on a 3+0 run that set their pace.

Empowering Women Through Vibrational Sound Therapy

6-7 p.m. — 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness — $25.00 — Experience a soothing sound bath to rejuvenate and restore balance.

Kick Back & Create

Bring along your supplies and in-progress art for a free co-working studio session. Connect with other area creatives while working on your own projects.