Wausau
Today
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Following the April 17 tornado in Ringle that damaged 75 homes, local organizations hosted donation drives on Saturday, April 18 to assist affected residents, with drop-offs at the Aspirus Branch in Weston, Coral Lanes in Rothschild, and B’s Taphouse in Wisconsin Rapids + authorities assessing cleanup needs. Wausau Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado damaged at least 75 homes in Ringle Friday evening (with some houses destroyed) and flipped an RV, though officials reported no serious injuries while nearby schools remained unharmed and local organizations set up donation points away from the damage area. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DC Everest School District said Riverside Elementary in Ringle was damaged by Friday's storm and Superintendent Casey Nye will assess damage on Saturday (a board meeting is set for today to plan how learning continues). WSAW
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Guided Tour of Tiffany or Ti-Phony
11 AM - 1 PM — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5.00 — Explore the largest traveling exhibition of Tiffany lamps and uncover the art of spotting fakes.
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Women of Vision Meet & Greet
6-7 p.m. — Infused — Free entry — Network and connect with inspiring women in North Central Wisconsin.
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Jack Norton Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Intermission Bar — Cost varies — Experience the soulful sounds of singer/songwriter Jack Norton with a unique blend of Southern storytelling and music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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