Good morning, Wausau.

A Wausau woman (38-year-old Kandise Sheahen) was found guilty by a jury of felony neglect causing death of her grandmother after a three-day trial that ended at 1:00 p.m. on Friday; she now faces up to 25 years in prison and $100,000 in fines with a sentencing conference set for June 10th.

June Dairy Month is coming and several dairy breakfasts are planned around north central Wisconsin to honor our local dairy industry—events offer foods like pancakes, sausage, eggs and cheese curds with prices ranging from $5 to $10 between June 8 and June 29.

Governor Tony Evers signed a $6.1M contract to upgrade WIS 29 westbound from the Clark County Line to County Highway E South.

Crews will start work on June 4 to repair pavement, ramps, and guardrails—traffic will shift to eastbound lanes with temporary ramp closures until work finishes by October 17.

Wood County Circuit Judge Todd Wolf will retire on July 11 — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is seeking a replacement to serve the rest of Wolf’s term until July 31, 2026.

Applicants must submit their materials by 5 p.m. on June 11.

Andy Nevitt of Wausau broke the speed record for paddling the Wisconsin River by finishing the course in 3 days, 20 hours and 45 minutes while beating the old mark by 5 hours and 37 minutes.

He paddled from near Land O’ Lakes to Prairie du Chien and portaged around 26 dams with only about 4 hours of sleep—his record now awaits official confirmation.

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.