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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at Forward Beverage Company today to mark the kickoff for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's — the largest fundraiser held by the Alzheimer’s Association, where attendees signed up and received drink tickets. The official two-mile walk will take place at Marathon Park on September 27th. WAOW
- ➤ Bluegill Bay County Park is hosting the Summer Tsunami event this weekend, organized by four local non-profits to feature fast boat racing, water skiing, and live concerts — over 80 boats are set to race with speeds up to 100 miles per hour while food and donation-based entry support park attractions. Proceeds will help fund the non-profit groups and future events. WSAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A&W will open a new restaurant at 2805 Schofield Ave in Weston on June 23, offering rootbeer and cheese curd. It replaces Fuzzy's Taco’s, which closed in December 2024 after a brief run, and follows an earlier A&W on the north side that closed in 2019. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Children and teens will have access to free breakfast and lunch this summer at several sites in Wausau and Merrill — most locations require meals to be eaten on site while one allows take-home options. Local school districts, the Boys and Girls Club and community churches are offering these programs from early June through August. Wausau Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Child advocacy centers in Wausau will lose tens of thousands of dollars if the state does not secure dedicated funding by June 30. They get $17,000 from the state plus $80,000 from grants and may cut staff and end key forensic interviews—potentially reducing much-needed support for children. WSAW
- ➤ The Wisconsin Assembly passed Bradyn’s Law, which sets new punishments for sextortion and gives payment help to victims and their families. The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday—then the bill goes to the governor for approval. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Marshfield Children’s Hospital, facility dog Dr. Dolly Paw-ton comforts 4-year-old Henry—a Wausau boy with Down syndrome and an immune deficiency—during his recurring IVIG therapy and multiple other treatments. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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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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Wausau Ignite vs. Mankato Habaneros
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Athletic Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of live softball action with the Mankato Habaneros at Wausau Softball.
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