Wausau
Today
Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Water Walkers water ski team will perform free family-friendly shows this summer; they will appear tomorrow at Lake Wausau at 6:30 p.m. and again on June 19 at Lake Dubay with a game show-inspired theme demonstrating equipment costs—providing a fun, local learning experience. WSAW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County tourism brought in a record $497 million in 2024, which supported 3,617 jobs and added $30.2 million in tax money — the department said this was the third year in a row of record tourism statewide— and local leaders see it as a sign of strong growth. Wausau Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Ignite beat the Madison Night Mares 9—8 on Sunday in a seven-inning game after a heavy 22—1 loss on Friday, and the team hit five home runs including two by Riley Schwisow who had 5 RBIs. This win is their first since their opening game on June 10 against La Crosse Steam. WSAW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Canvas & Mocktails
6-8 p.m. — Mosaic of North Central Wisconsin — Cost details not specified — Create a personal masterpiece while enjoying mocktails with guided instruction.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Roy Adzak
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