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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Eagles Club will provide free Easter meals to the community on April 20 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.—families can request up to four meals that include ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, a roll and a cookie at 1703 S. 3rd Ave while supplies last. WSAW
- ➤ In its 33rd year, the Family Radio Network's Help for the Homeless Drive broke its record by collecting over $723,000 in hygiene and cleaning supplies to support 137 crisis programs in 22 communities. More than 1,000 local businesses, churches and schools hosted collection boxes—adding vital supplies for those in need. WAOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Wausau is hosting a shuttle from Stor-in-Dor on S 18th Ave for the NFL Draft on April 24, 25, and 26 to help visitors save money on hotels and rides to Titletown—local businesses expect the event to boost the area’s economy by about half a million dollars. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Attorney General Josh Kaul and Representative Pat Snyder held a press conference in Wausau on Tuesday to ask for $65 million over the next two years to replace VOCA funds that dropped from $44 million over five years to about $13 million this year. The leaders said the additional funding will help support services for victims of crime. WAOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC warns that about 35,000 young children visit the emergency room each year after accidentally swallowing medicines kept in reach—local health experts advise storing prescriptions, vitamins and supplements in high cabinets or locked areas. Families should dispose of expired or unused drugs on Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26 and call the poison help hotline at 1 800 222 1222 if a child ingests medication, seeking care immediately if symptoms appear. WSAW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, Wausau West (1-3) beat Tomahawk 17-0 while Stratford (6-3) won 21-6 over Newman and the Wausau Wild defeated Pulaski 15-2. The teams now prepare for upcoming games on Friday, Thursday, and Saturday respectively. WSAW
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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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