Good morning, Wausau.

The WABA Home Show Marshfield is scheduled for March 7-8 at Marshfield Towne Center to help homeowners explore new ideas and connect with local and regional home improvement experts (free entry and onsite parking are provided).

Wausau native filmmaker Michael Sajbel shares his memoir, I Think I’m Goin’ Back, recounting his small-town roots, and he will host a free book signing on March 13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Janke Book Store at 505 N.

Third St.+ the event is open to the public.

Since March 4, the Eau Pleine Reservoir aerator has operated to test new parts, creating unsafe ice near Big Eau Pleine County Park.

Officials urge fishermen, snowmobilers and other ice travelers to obey rope barriers, flags and warning signs (for safety).

A $167,000 jackpot-winning Badger 5 lottery ticket sold Monday, March 2 at the R-Store on Hwy XX in Rothschild is the largest win at the gas station — it marks one of 10 jackpots awarded in 2026.

Weston local officials held their first informational meeting to discuss the referendum aimed at adding six firefighters and paramedics for SAFER (South Area Fire and Emergency Response).

They will host additional sessions on March 19, March 31, and April 2 ahead of the April vote.

Gov. Evers confirmed Wisconsin National Guard troops are deployed in the Middle East, with some joining Operation Epic Fury, and he urged Wisconsinites to keep them in their prayers (troop details were not disclosed).

Attorney General Kaul has joined a coalition to oppose a proposed federal rule that would cap student loans for graduate healthcare students (limiting annual borrowing to $20,500 and total to $100,000, while higher limits apply for professional degrees), arguing the measure could harm the healthcare workforce.

Junior wrestler Brooke Huffman of Wittenberg-Birnamwood won her third state championship at 185 pounds on Saturday, finishing her career undefeated at 125-0.

She now aims for a fourth title and a college career & plans to inspire future wrestlers.

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.

Wausau Family Puzzle Competition

10 AM – 12 PM — Marathon County Public Library - Wausau Headquarters — Free entry — Families race to complete puzzles in this friendly competition for all ages 6 and up.