Good morning, Wausau.

Aviore, the aviation-themed superhero created by Stan Lee, will land on Saturday, May 17 at the Wausau Downtown Airport for a special Armed Forces Day Celebration hosted by EAA Chapter 640 at the Learn Build Fly Education Center.

The free event will feature STEM exhibits, warbird displays, and opportunities for local fans to meet the hero — inspiring the next generation of aviators.

After reviewing a new proposal that required more space and funding than its current facility allows, Catholic Charities decided to end two years of year-round service and will return to its longstanding six-month model at the Good Shepherd Shelter on May 1 — a change that better aligns with its mission to offer emergency, night-by-night shelter for those in greatest need.

A former hairstylist accused of stealing over $36,000 from clients is set for a preliminary hearing on July 8 after an investigation that began in January 2023, and she remains free on a $7,500 cash bond (38 theft counts are part of the charges).

Marathon County Historical Society will present a History Speaks program on Saturday, April 26th at the Woodson History Center that looks at the jazz standard (Charleston) and its role with the 1920s dance.

Archivist Ben Clark, who wrote his master’s thesis on jazz history, will lead the free event sponsored by the Marathon County Public Library and Janke Book Store.

Consolidated Water Power Company lowered the water level on the Wisconsin River upstream of Whiting Dam today to safely repair a failed stoplog.

The controlled drawdown will proceed at two feet per day and affect only the river stretch from Whiting Dam to the base of Stevens Point Dam — leaving the rest of the river system unchanged.

The Woods and Waters conference on conservation will take place on April 25th at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters—residents can ask questions and learn from scientists, lake association leaders, landowners, and resource professionals as organizers hope to match last year's attendance of over 100 people.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources launched its new online tool for anglers Wednesday, called Wisconsin Fishing Finder, which gives access to fishing regulations, boat launch and shore fishing locations.

The tool replaces the TROUT resource (anglers are advised to transfer their saved locations as TROUT will be turned off at the end of May).

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.

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.

The Foxfire Affair

9 PM-12 AM — Intermission Bar — Cost not specified — Enjoy high-energy Celtgrass music with the duo Daniel and Claire.