Good morning, Wausau.

A chalkboard wall at the Marathon County Clerk’s Office now houses 200 to 250 signatures celebrating couples' love.

The wall was inspired by clerk Kim Trueblood and first signed by her daughter Abby and her husband, Kieran Larson, and will be erased soon for new couples to sign.

WSAW NewsChannel 7 announced the winner of its Star-Spangled Sing-Off contest on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. via its apps and website (part of the We The People initiative); the winning local singer earned an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville for a recorded performance.

Marathon County Public Library will host free story times for children and families throughout July at several branches and parks.

The events will include a session at Sylvan Hill Park (10-10:30 a.m. on July 13) and other sessions at local libraries, with no registration required.

Lane and ramp closures on U.S. 51 will continue through October in Wausau as WisDOT repairs sunken shoulders + outdated guardrails and deteriorated bridges, but extra lanes will open on summer weekends starting June 26 and during holiday weekends.

Men’s Health Month reminds residents to schedule wellness appointments with a trusted primary care provider to catch issues early.

Aspirus Health encourages preventive screenings + holistic conversations about nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital received recognition from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for 25 years of continuous accreditation in Adult Echocardiography since 2001.

The hospital will continue offering quality heart imaging care for the community.

At UW-La Crosse, local athletes competed in the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Thursday, June 18.

Parker Schmitt — state champion in the boys' 400M dash — led Wausau East as Wausau West teammates set school records in relay events.

Team Wisconsin's lone male powerlifter, Josh Follen (who manages a rare genetic disorder), will compete in bench press, deadlift and squat at tomorrow's Special Olympics USA Games with events streaming on ESPN at 7:30 p.m.

On June 16, the Packers warned that Rep. Scott Fitzgerald’s review of the 65-year-old Sports Broadcasting Act risks their vital shared revenue model+ on June 18, Fitzgerald defended his review by saying the law must adapt to today’s media landscape, leaving local fans divided over its impact.

Gabriela Sosa hit a three-run walk-off home run that lifted the Ignite to an 8-6 win over Minot on Thursday.

The team, now 3-5 on the season, will play a doubleheader against the Honeybees on Saturday.

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.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

Sundays, Jul 19 – Aug 16 — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant series of free jazz concerts along the scenic river in Wausau.