Good morning, Wausau.

Henry Hinojo, a local boy, will hold a lemonade stand in his driveway to honor his best friend Malcolm who lost his battle with cancer in 2022—his family aims to raise $500 for childhood cancer research.

Neighbors are encouraged to support the fundraiser as a tribute and a way to help others fight the disease.

The Man of Honor Society hosts a veterans fundraiser at Wausau Eagles Club at D.C.

Everest Park to offer temporary help for older veterans without creating long-term dependency. The event started Friday at 11 a.m. and runs through Sunday — it includes a prize raffle with grand prizes such as a Jeep Latitude, a Harley Street-Glider, a zero-turn lawnmower, and a Honda, and today an honor ride is available with sign-ups at The Kelly Club in Weston.

Chalkfest will return to the 400 Block on June 28-29 with chalk art competitions for ages 12 and up, a children’s event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., live music and food vendors—reviving a tradition since 2004.

A free shuttle will run on June 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.—linking Wings Over Wausau with local hotels—to help visitors travel between events.

Wausau PD said drivers must be more cautious after a Friday afternoon downtown crash captured on dash cam and traffic cameras when a gray minivan ran a red light and hit a sedan + struck a pedestrian, though no one was seriously hurt.

Downtown Wausau construction is ahead of schedule as parts of Washington Street reopened last week and the section between Fourth and Third Streets will open June 28 — chief engineer Allen Wesolowski said the main pavement was completed ahead of the planned end-of-June timeline.

When finished, Washington Street will allow two-way traffic with parking on both sides.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed postcards on June 13 to registered voters who had not voted in four years to update their records—voters must reply by July 15 to avoid deactivation.

Voters can update their information online—or return the postcard if their details remain unchanged.

Today, on World Blood Donor Day, Aspirus and regional blood centers are urging Wausau residents to donate blood to help save lives — the donation process is safe, takes about one hour, and keeps supplies ready for patients including premature infants and surgery recoveries — officials say each donation makes a direct impact.

A Wausau family will attempt a record on Father’s Day by visiting 80 Kwik Trips—traveling 307 miles from Wisconsin Dells to Green Bay to film the challenge for their YouTube channel.

Their plan follows a test run of 14 stores in three hours and shows the family's commitment to spending time together.

Today, IRONBULL’s Solstice Summit returns to Rib Mountain as racers climb one mile from the Granite Peak Resort base to the top of Rib Mountain State Park, gaining 700 feet in elevation.

Participants in timed and untimed divisions and a free kids run at 5 p.m. will enjoy live music, food and drinks at Granite Peak’s Historical Chalet — a festive finish for both competitive runners and families alike — as they complete the challenge.

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.

Wausau Ignite vs. Madison Night Mares

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Athletic Park — Cost varies — Watch an exciting softball match between local teams in a vibrant community atmosphere.