Good morning, Wausau.

Today at Mosinee Community Center of Hope, the United Way of Marathon County brought a mobile closet and food pantry to give free clothing and food to people in need—this year it held eight events and will double its mobile projects next year.

A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Wausau Kwik Trip on 1415 West St. on May 28th; lottery officials said the win follows a $25,000 scratch ticket sold earlier this month.

Officials note the odds — 1 in 913,130 — show the win is rare.

A Wausau woman was arrested for her seventh operating while intoxicated offense when state patrol officers stopped her maroon SUV carrying two children under 16 on Interstate 90/94 at milepost 92 near Wisconsin Dells on May 29 — Tyquaniesha Bell, 28, showed signs of impairment in the early morning hours.

The Wisconsin DNR is asking landowners with at least 60 acres to host three hunters for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities from Oct 4-12, 2025 + applications are due by July 1, 2025.

This summer the Marathon County Health Department will test water quality at Big Eau Pleine Park, Dells of Eau Claire Park, Mission Lake Park, and Sunny Vale Park—covering weekly tests from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

If bacteria levels go too high, advisories will be given—though the beaches will remain open.

The Marathon County Health Department launched a new beach monitoring program this summer to test water quality at four popular parks with swimming areas.

Weekly water samples will be taken through Labor Day — advisories will be issued if bacteria levels rise — to help families decide when it is safe to swim.

On Wednesday, state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to discuss Gail’s Bill which would require insurance companies to cover extra breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue — the bill honors Gail Zeamer and could increase premiums by four to seven cents per month. Lawmakers plan to bring the measure to the Senate floor by the end of the week to help detect breast cancer early.

On Thursday, Lakeland defeated Mosinee 1-0 in eight innings—Sarah Barton scored on a sac fly while Saylor Timmerman pitched a shutout—to advance to their first-ever softball sectional with a next matchup against Medford on Tuesday.

Mosinee’s baseball team also won 12-0 in five innings—scoring eight runs in the first inning—and will face Ashland in the regional semifinals on Tuesday.

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.

Homebuyer Education Classes

5-8 p.m. — Hmong American Center, Inc. — Free entry — Gain the knowledge to navigate the home buying process successfully.

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.

Wausau Ignite vs. Madison Night Mares

1:05 – 2:35 PM — Athletic Park — Ticket proceeds support a local cause — Watch a thrilling softball matchup while helping the community.

Wausau Ignite vs. La Crosse Steam

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Athletic Park — Tickets available through a resale marketplace — Enjoy a thrilling softball match while supporting a charitable cause.

Wausau Ignite vs. Minot Honeybees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Athletic Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting game of softball while supporting a great cause.

Wausau Woodchucks vs. Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders

1:05 – 2:35 PM — Athletic Park — Free tickets for members — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game with complimentary food and drinks in a scenic location.

Manga Drawing Workshop

9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Marathon County Public Library - Wausau Headquarters — Free entry — Unleash your creativity by drawing your own manga characters with provided materials.

Clay Creations for Kids

3-4 p.m. — Marathon County Public Library — Free entry — School-aged children can unleash their creativity by sculpting mini masterpieces with air-dry clay.

Wings Over Wausau Airshow

4-10 p.m. — Wausau Downtown Airport — Free entry — Experience thrilling day and night airshows along with fireworks and family-friendly activities.