Wausau
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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nine Marathon County residents experienced a hands-on look at firefighting during the Citizens Academy held Saturday at SAFER Station 2 (South Area Fire and Emergency Response District) in Weston. The event featured presentations, truck rides, and extraction demonstrations to build trust between firefighters and the community. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Theater will host Safe Driving: Choices That Save Lives on April 13 at 6 p.m. in Wausau to teach teen + new drivers to avoid distracted and impaired driving. Families can RSVP for this free event featuring local EMS, police and trauma experts sharing safe habits. WSAW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Wausau can prepare for storm season by drawing up home floor plans, identifying safe zones, and building a 72-hour emergency kit with water, food, batteries, and first-aid supplies. They should trim branches, check roofs and gutters, and plan utility shut-offs (according to state emergency management) for extra safety. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County named Meagan Barnett as its first public health coordinator for homelessness response, effective March 16, to work with local partners + strengthen efforts in service navigation and long-term planning across the community. Wausau Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ReadyWisconsin warns beachgoers to watch for rip currents during spring break, advising swimmers to relax and swim parallel to shore — and only enter waters with lifeguards on duty. WSAW
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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