Good morning, Wausau.

Bridge Street Mission’s Urban Street Project began early this morning on Rib Mountain with local contractors building a house that could net $300,000 to fund recovery programs for people facing homelessness & addiction.

The fundraiser marks the fifth such project and may boost support for the charity.

Pittsville Fire Department’s annual Heart and Sole run has raised over $100K in 40 years to fund local scholarships and fire equipment as it kicks off Independence Day on July 3 with two or five-mile courses running through neighborhoods and finishing at Riverside Park with help from volunteers + local sponsors.

Foundations Health and Wholeness in Stevens Point is calling on local families to become foster parents and provide safe homes so children stay connected to friends, schools, and community.

The organization offers training, support, and recruitment events to keep siblings together in central Wisconsin.

Due to rain and storms on Wednesday, Concert on the Square was moved to Rothschild Pavilion, where Brass Differential performed a high-energy New Orleans-style set with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Marathon County Public Library is offering free bus transportation from its library headquarters to Mead Wildlife Area on July 9 for an afternoon of mammal-themed crafts and hands-on learning (registration is required due to limited space).

Marathon County Public Library is hosting a creative writing contest for teens and adults that will run from July 6 to Aug.

31; winning entries will be celebrated at the Central Wisconsin Book Festival on the last weekend of September (submissions must be original work).

Kaylee Jackson has begun her role as DPI literacy director and will lead Act 20 in schools across Wisconsin to improve early reading skills.

She plans to launch a statewide literacy plan and deploy literacy coaches in 54 schools (significant improvements are expected over several years).

Four local athletes, including Wausau West graduates Claire Calmes and Taylor Liebelt (and former D.C.

Everest players Sydney Spear and Addi Kluck) are inspiring young players with the Wausau Ignite this summer. The team will face the undefeated Nightmares today at Athletic Park with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.

The Wausau Ignite dropped to 5-7 after losing 7-1 to Madison at Athletic Park on Wednesday night.

The Night Mares led with strong innings, scoring four in the third and three in the fourth while Ignite managed one late run in the sixth.

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.