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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Lac du Flambeau, community members held an Awareness Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to call for an end to the violence that has deeply affected local families. Tribal officials said red handprints were used as a symbol of remembrance—while they continue to seek details on the missing 37-year-old Melissa Beson. WSAW
- ➤ WSAW-TV was honored Saturday at a gala in Madison for excellence in broadcasting, receiving 39 awards (including Station of the Year for eight consecutive years and News Operation for the Year). From 1,493 entries by 125 stations, its wins highlighted the station's strong impact on local communities. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth Manlick (the former Milladore treasurer) was charged with misconduct in office and theft after an audit found $63,000 missing over eight years; he appeared in Wood County court Monday morning and agreed to repay the funds, with his preliminary hearing scheduled for (May 14). WSAW
- ➤ A Marathon County couple, Travis and Shelby Ingram, were charged with cocaine trafficking — they learned on May 5 if their trial would go forward after police found drugs at their Mosinee home during a year-long probe by the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force. WSAW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wausau student Aubrey Cronce from Wausau East High School won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition with her Midsummer Spark artwork and will have her display shown in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congressman Tom Tiffany announced the win — Southwest Airlines will provide her two round-trip tickets to attend the Winners’ Celebration in Washington, DC. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Van Orden sent a letter to the House Agriculture Committee urging a change from a flat 25% SNAP cost shift to a model based on each state’s error rate — Wisconsin’s error rate was 4.74% in 2023. He also signed a resolution to protect Medicaid and SNAP benefits for the most vulnerable populations. WSAW
- ➤ The Village of Weston is improving Schofield Ave with a $2.6 million project that includes new signals, concrete pavement, curbs, and gutters while causing delays between Walgreens and Aldi. Crews will finish repaving the westbound lane by mid July and complete the work by Halloween—local businesses report longer commute times and mixed customer reactions. WSAW
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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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Empowering Women Through Belly Dance
6-7:30 p.m. — 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness — $22.50 — Discover the joy of belly dance while embracing feminine creativity and community.
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One Night in Memphis Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Ticket prices range from $102 to $888 — Experience an energetic tribute to the music legends of Memphis.
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Wausau Woodchucks vs. Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders
1:05-2:35 p.m. — Athletic Park — $47-$80 — Catch the thrilling baseball rivalry between the Woodchucks and the Dock Spiders in Wausau.
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Homebuyer Education Classes
5-8 p.m. — Hmong American Center, Inc. — Free entry — Gain the knowledge to navigate the home buying process successfully.
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