Good morning, Wausau.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.