Good morning, Wausau.

Many local pools open today and earlier this week while Kaiser pool will open on June 15 — Woodson YMCA Aquatic Director Ben Wisniewski advises parents to supervise children and choose bright swimsuits for better visibility.

Burger King in Weston will be replaced with a bigger, improved restaurant as its current site gets rebuilt this summer with an opening expected in September.

The new building will feature a two-lane drive-thru, waste area, sidewalk networks and an outdoor playground.

Child care funding will end on June 30, leaving many providers in Wisconsin vulnerable to closures or tuition hikes.

Early childhood centers, which have depended on this support to cover staffing and operating costs (and keep care affordable), now face tough financial challenges.

Nine seniors at Wausau East High School completed the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma program today after two years of demanding coursework and community service (including an independent essay), which has led to college acceptances.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice settled with Tyco Fire Products over PFAS contamination, securing a $10 million payment to the PFAS trust fund plus nearly $100 million already spent on cleanup.

Attorney General Josh Kaul called the deal one of the state’s most significant environmental settlements.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public listening session on June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to collect feedback on its PFAS law program under 2025 Wisconsin Acts 200 and 201 (registration required).

Those unable to attend can submit feedback via the DNR website.

Drivers in Wausau should plan for road construction next week as North 6th Street between Franklin and Hamilton Streets will close Tuesday, June 9 for water lateral replacements and will have reduced lanes for two additional days; a detour will use Franklin, North 7th and Hamilton Streets.

Fight Night: Brawl in the Backwoods is happening today at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg, where local boxers will compete to support Williams House of Hope (a nonprofit serving the unhoused) as part of a community-led event organized by Quicksilver Hill Sports and Entertainment.

The state track meet began today with Division One schools running 55 races and eight field events in a morning session.

D.C. Everest’s Xavier Edwards earned silver in the triple jump while Wausau West’s Maci Heise led the 300 hurdles prelims (finals begin tomorrow).

Athens softball made school history on Friday by shutting out Wausaukee 7-0 to earn a spot in next week’s state tournament in Madison.

The zero-senior team with a 17-10 record relies on strong defense and team chemistry for success.

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.