Wausau
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Granite Peak hosted its annual Cardboard Cup Race Saturday, where locals built sleds from cardboard, paint, zip ties and duct tape in a space-themed contest (participants donned creative costumes). Racers, from young enthusiasts to an 87-year-old veteran crew, spent many hours perfecting their rides in Wausau. WSAW
- ➤ First responders from central Wisconsin participated Saturday in an emergency training at Wayerski Farms in Pittsville focusing on manure pit rescues using specialized equipment (including a simulated pit from Iowa). Local groups helped fund the exercise to boost cooperation among fire and EMS teams. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Park Service will host National Park Week from Aug. 22-30 with events at 433 park sites nationwide. Wisconsin visitors can explore local treasures like Ice Age Scenic Trail + Apostle Islands and enjoy free admission on Aug. 25 in celebration of its 110th birthday. WSAW
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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