Good morning, Wausau.

Lifeguards trained Monday at Weston and Rothschild aquatic centers as summer nears—Weston center opens Saturday and will host private school events earlier in the week.

Habitat for Humanity of Wausau received a $100,000 grant from Impact100 Greater Wausau to expand its critical home repair program across Marathon County.

The funds will buy a mobile repair unit and new equipment to serve one family a week while volunteers assist over 112 waiting families.

Wausau was named among the Top 100 American Communities for Retirees by Investopedia this morning—after the ranking evaluated affordable living, quality health care and cultural opportunities—and Mayor Doug Diny expressed delight with the recognition as four other Wisconsin cities were also honored.

The City of Wausau launched its Show Us Your Wausau photo contest as the online portal opened June 1, inviting residents to submit original photos of local scenes until Aug.

31. Winners will receive a $25 gift card and be announced in September.

D.C. Everest Junior High + Pulaski Community Middle School earned top inclusion honors today after completing the eight-month Unified 2026 Challenge.

Both schools will receive $250 to support future Unified Pals events.

Wausau and D.C. Everest school districts reported a combined student meal debt of over $42,000 as the 2025-2026 school year ended (figures point to rising food insecurity), prompting community concern.

Monday morning, WPS banded four falcon chicks hatched in the power plant nest box and attached tiny transmitters + giving researchers real time data as they track the birds' movements during their first year.

Marathon County asks residents to share views on a wind farm that could install 28 to 38 turbines southwest; Alliant Energy plans to apply for a permit in late 2026, and a public forum is set for June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake View Conference Center.

Marathon County Health Department is testing water for E. coli weekly (Sunny Vale, Big Eau Pleine, Mission Lake, and Dells of Eau Claire County Park) to help the public know when conditions for safe swimming may change.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 23-25 — Trinity Lutheran School — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance scoring, ball handling, and playmaking skills in a fun, youth-focused environment.

Wings Over Wausau Airshow

Daytime and evening events — Wausau Downtown Airport — Admission details to be confirmed — Experience thrilling aerial displays and family-friendly fun in Wisconsin's aviation celebration.