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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Breanna Jerde of Maple Ridge Ranch in Mosinee runs an equine therapy center that uses electro—equine therapy to help heal injured horses and riders. She plans summer barrel racing events and is aiming to grow attendance from 300 to 400 competitors while using the therapy that helped her 14-year-old horse recover. WSAW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Interstate 39 southbound is closed near Plover due to an accident around 3:30 a.m. that has crews working to clear the scene as traffic is rerouted via Plover Road, County Highway R, and Highway 54 — a heat advisory is in effect from noon today to 7 p.m. with heat index values expected to reach between 95 and 105. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations held a dairy learning event at the Children's Imaginarium in downtown Wausau during Dairy Month. Kids made homemade butter and ice cream, played dairy trivia, sampled cheese curds and met Paislee the cow while organizers explained how these activities teach STEM concepts. WAOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local officials warned that heat indexes will reach triple digits this weekend with mid-90s temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion, sunburn, and heat stroke. They advise residents to use air conditioning, swim, or take water breaks — steps aimed at preventing dangerous heat illnesses. WSAW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hot weather can burn pets' paws and cause dehydration—Humane Society of Marathon County's Lisa Leitermann said pet owners should walk their animals early in the morning or late in the evening and keep them indoors or in the shade when it is very hot. She added that checking pavement temperature and providing fresh water will help keep pets safe. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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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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