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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Josh Kaul said he and 54 other state attorneys general plan to move forward with a proposed $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma that could give state and local governments up to $80.1 million over 15 years—local participation will depend on bankruptcy court approval for staged payments. WSAW
- ➤ The Economic Development Department is asking North 2nd Street residents for ideas about local development—feedback will shape a Request for Interest to be presented on July 1 so proposals can be chosen in August or September. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County Health Department is launching a water testing program at local parks this summer to check E. coli levels at Big Eau Pleine, Dells of Eau Claire, Mission Lake, and Sunny Vale. The county will post results on its website and issue advisories if levels get high—helping swimmers know when it is safe to swim. WSAW
- ➤ Aspirus Health and Safe Kids Marathon County have relaunched the Helmet Hero program to reward local kids for wearing helmets while riding bikes, scooters, roller skates and skateboards—Wausau and Mountain Bay Metro Police will distribute free cake cone vouchers at Briq’s Soft Serve to encourage safety. The initiative aims to reduce head injuries by 45% and stress that riders of all ages should wear helmets. 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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