Wausau
Today
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A presentation on online dangers will be held at the Grand Theater on April 30 to help parents and teens learn how to combat sextortion—featuring John DeMay, who lost his son to the crime, and a resource fair that starts at 5:30 p.m. registration is appreciated for this free event. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Ethics Board asked City Attorney Ann Jacobson and City Clerk Kaitlyn Bernarde to detail what they can share ahead of an April 30th hearing into a complaint against Mayor Doug Diny for moving the municipal dropbox — Board Member Brian Mason said the request ensures a complete record for structuring the questions. WAOW
- ➤ The Department of Children and Families held a roundtable at the Marathon County Public Library to talk about the future of child care funding with local leaders and employees who warned that 25 percent of centers might close and fees could go up by $25—$50 weekly. DCF Secretary Jeff Pertl said unaffordable costs may force families to stop working, and the discussion will help guide future state investment. WAOW
- ➤ Wisconsin will hold four elections in 2026 with a Feb. 17 primary and April 7 spring contest for nonpartisan offices and an Aug. 11 primary with a Nov. 3 general election for partisan offices—key contests include a spring state Supreme Court race, a fall governor's contest pending Gov. Tony Evers’ summer decision, and elections for all U.S. House seats plus many legislative offices. Wausau Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lakeland Consortium of schools ended a federal five year grant that built a mental health model for students and received a $55,000 grant from the WEA Members Benefit Foundation to continue program funding. The districts will use the funds to support care for 162 students in person and 14 via telehealth—expanding services in the local community. WAOW
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Guided Tour of Kimono: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse
11 a.m. — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5.00 entry — Discover the history and influence of the kimono through guided exploration and creative activities.
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Marty Stuart Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Tickets from $59 — Experience an evening of live music with country star Marty Stuart in Wausau.
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Ben Folds Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Tickets from $74 — Enjoy a night of captivating music with Ben Folds in Wausau.
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The Foxfire Affair
9 PM-12 AM — Intermission Bar — Cost not specified — Enjoy high-energy Celtgrass music with the duo Daniel and Claire.
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