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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local family lost their home after a house fire on County Highway K in Merrill Sunday afternoon, with no occupants injured and the cause under investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff's office. WAOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After a historic snowstorm, over a dozen Menke GMC Mazda employees began clearing hundreds of vehicles at the Schofield lot at 4:00 a.m. Monday — using specialized tools to prevent damage and ensure safe access for customers. WSAW
- ➤ Airlines resumed flights Monday at Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee after a weekend snowstorm canceled all Sunday flights. Airport officials said staff worked rotating 12-hour shifts (with Marathon Co. Parks Department support) to clear runways, although some Chicago flights remain delayed. WSAW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Large snow drifts made roads unsafe Monday morning as Marathon County crews battled blowing snow in Wausau — officials warned drivers to avoid deep drifts that could trap their vehicles. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flights resumed at Oneida County Airport after Sunday’s snowstorm caused delays, with most flights on time and a few Monday flights delayed 15 minutes—staff completed snow and ice removal to ensure safe operations without TSA staffing issues affecting schedules. WSAW
- ➤ A technical glitch disrupted the Wisconsin DNR Go Wild website on Monday, causing issues for residents buying turkey licenses. The website is now working but additional hunting licenses will be available later this week, though bonus harvest authorizations are not guaranteed. WAOW
- ➤ The Wisconsin Senate may soon vote on Erin’s Law (which mandates a one-hour annual child abuse prevention program for 4K-12 students) as local Rep. Patrick Snyder and Sen. Jesse James back the measure reintroduced in April 2025. The final decision remains uncertain. WAOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Granite Peak Ski Area welcomed about 1,600 visitors after 30 inches of natural snow fell on Sunday and Monday. Early crews groomed runs and set up safety measures so the slopes remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 95% terrain guarantee until Apr. 5. WSAW
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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.
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