Good morning, Wausau.

Today, volunteers from Peyton’s Promise will collect pop tabs on the 400 Block beginning at 4 p.m. plus a concert starts at 6 p.m. so recycled funds can help the Ronald McDonald House in honor of Sophia Van Ermen, whose family began the effort after she died while waiting for an organ transplant.

A house fire in the Village of Hatley injured two women when responders rescued a 57-year-old who suffered life-threatening injuries from a home on the 200 block of Kirkwood Street early Tuesday morning — a 67-year-old with burns was also treated and investigators are looking into the cause.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital completed its emergency department expansion last Tuesday with eight new patient rooms added to the previous 18, increasing total capacity to 30 treatment spaces + the project started in 2022 to meet rising emergency needs.

Racers at Golden Sands Speedway in Wisconsin Rapids will race on Friday to honor Zach Budleski, a 19-year-old who died by suicide last fall—his mother said the event is meant to raise mental health awareness and features a $555 first-place prize.

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.

Wausau Woodchucks vs. Green Bay Rockers

3:05 – 4:35 PM — Athletic Park — Ticket includes hot dog, soda, and reserved box seat — Cheer on the Woodchucks in this exciting baseball matchup.

Kenosha Kingfish vs. Wausau Woodchucks

1:05-2:35 p.m. — Wausau Woodchucks — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup at Athletic Park with local teams battling it out.