Good morning, Wausau.

More than 300 artists will transform downtown’s 400 block at Chalkfest this weekend with colorful sidewalk chalk art.

The event — hosted by Wausau Events in partnership with Prevail Bank — provides free shuttle service to connect visitors to Wings Over Wausau.

Wings Over Wausau is a two-day event featuring day and night air shows, a petting zoo and live entertainment in Wausau that runs today and tomorrow - tickets are available at the gate.

Wisconsin Public Service and United Way of Marathon County advise residents to seal gaps around doors and windows — a measure to reduce energy use — and keep shades closed during the upcoming heatwave this weekend.

They also suggest using fans and a budget billing program to ease costs.

D.C. Everest junior Malea Lopes-Serrao placed seventh in Microsoft Excel at the Microsoft Office Specialist Championship held in Nashville on June 26.

She competed against 140 finalists who qualified by passing Microsoft Office certification tests.

The Wisconsin DNR reported that gray wolf conflicts and livestock damage payouts are trending downward, with $200,000 paid in 2025 (roughly $100,000 less than in 2024).

Officials are building predator-proof fences on farms to deter future losses.

On Friday, the Wausau Woodchucks beat Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 15—3, moving four games away from a playoff spot as Dylan LaPointe hit a two-run home run; the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7—6 win over the Green Bay Rockers.

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.

Jazz on the River Summer Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with live jazz while overlooking the river.