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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families are invited to celebrate Armed Forces Day on May 17 at downtown Wausau Airport — EAA Chapter 640 will host free activities that honor local veterans and introduce kids to aerospace through historic aircraft displays, a Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, a youth run, and hands-on exhibits from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Learn Build Fly Education Center. WSAW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bilingual funeral service will be held Friday, May 23 at First United Methodist Church of Wausau for Lolipa 'Israel' Tambwe—who drowned May 11 in the Wisconsin River near the kayak launch and arrived as a refugee in April 2024—who was a student at Wausau East and a member of the soccer team. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cory Kromray, 39 (facing eight counts of wire fraud and two counts of unlawful monetary transactions), was indicted in Minocqua for allegedly using investor funds meant for trade investments and may face up to 30 years in prison if convicted. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Herald released a list of the last day of school and graduation dates for local school districts, showing that Wausau School District students will finish classes on June 5 for younger grades and June 6 for older students, with Class 2025 set to graduate on May 31. Other districts report final dates ranging from May 16 to June 6 — the list details calendar variations across the area. Wausau Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 14, flags flew at half-staff to honor Hmong-Lao veterans for their service during the Vietnam War—Gov. Tony Evers had designated the day in 2021 to remember those who faced danger after the U.S. withdrew from the conflict. WSAW
- ➤ State lawmakers are working on the state’s two-year budget that will set funding for schools, transportation, mental health, and other public services as Gov. Tony Evers and the Joint Finance Committee review funding requests and proposals. The Committee met on May 8 and will hold more sessions this summer to revise the plan before lawmakers vote on it and send it to the governor. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Last Wednesday, the Wisconsin DOT held an open house at Horace Mann Middle School to gather resident input on the planned reconstruction of Wausau Avenue, which will feature new pavement, improved pedestrian access, and a redesigned North 6th Street intersection including a shared left turn lane. Project Manager Preston Bohn said plans will be finalized by May 2028 and work is scheduled to begin in 2029—addressing safety concerns noted in a recent review. WAOW
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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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Wausau Ignite vs. Madison Night Mares
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Athletic Park — Ticket sales benefit a cause — Enjoy a thrilling softball game while supporting a great cause.
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