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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Wausau hosted a busy Night Market and Movie in the Park Summer Series kickoff Thursday evening, drawing about 1,500 people with over 60 vendors (including six food trucks and two live music acts) as locals enjoyed live music, shopping, and food. Organizers plan more events this summer, with the next movie screening on July 10 and the following Night Market on July 17. WSAW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old man from Rhinelander was taken to the hospital after his 1986 Chevy Corvette crashed and rolled on County Highway K at 8:37 p.m. on Wednesday in Nokomis—witnesses said he was ejected from the car and the investigation is ongoing. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Police Department warned residents to check cash after two cases of fake movie prop bills were reported at a bank deposit and a convenience store—officials said using them knowingly is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison—and is investigating the source. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A free virtual meeting will be held Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.—people interested in starting an in-home daycare must register online, and similar sessions will be offered monthly through the end of the year. Leaders from Childcaring will guide the session to address the childcare crisis in central Wisconsin. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation warns drivers that rising temperatures in the coming days will increase the risk of pavement buckling — creating uneven roads — so motorists should slow down, buckle up, and check 511 for updates. They advise reporting any severe pavement damage to 911 with specific location details. WAOW
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation met with the state's Non-Driver Advisory Committee last week and discussed ideas to improve transit options for non-drivers. Marathon County United Way highlighted challenges for rural areas +where nearly one-third of eligible Wisconsinites do not drive+ and called for changes to better serve residents. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau Mayor Doug Diny said he envisions ending his role by shifting to a manager—council government where staff will report to a City Manager. He plans to form a task force to study the change, present his findings to the City Council, and include a City Manager’s salary in the 2026 budget if the plan moves forward. WAOW
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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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Booze, Blends & Botany
Join the finest Wausau area mixologists and chef's July 16 & 17 for unique fun and demonstrations of how botanicals are used in a wide array of food and drink. Enjoy a curated menu of sample craft cocktails and complimentary sample dishes created from a selection of fresh local ingredients!
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