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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Festival will be held on July 11 and 12 at the Trailmates Snowmobile Club land in Stettin—featuring hot air balloon displays, kids’ activities, food and craft vendors, live music, tethered rides and a night glow, with tickets priced at $5 per day and free entry for children under 12. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former hair stylist, Jennifer Brooks, is charged with 38 theft counts after allegedly defrauding clients out of over $36,000 and will return to court Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. She remains in jail on a $7,500 cash bond and will ask a judge to reduce her bond during the hearing. WSAW
- ➤ On July 6, authorities reported a double homicide and officer-involved shooting at a New Hope residence where Paula L. Shulfer, 52, and Dale S. Shulfer, 53, died from gunshot wounds while their son John L. Shulfer, 35, who did not comply with commands, was shot by a deputy, taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and now faces First Degree Intentional Homicide charges—two children in the home remain unharmed. WAOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A historic downtown building has been mostly restored by the museum after over a decade of work—Tuesday marked its first public look. The art museum will open on the first floor and an event space upstairs is set to launch within the next two months. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The WEA Member Benefits Foundation is offering unrestricted, multi-year grants to 18 local school districts—including D.C. Everest and Lakeland Area—to help cover mental health services after federal funds were cut, as Wisconsin joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education on July 1. The grants offset tight budgets by supporting therapy and counseling programs for students in need. WAOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin's new state budget keeps the minimum Medicaid payment rates for assisted living and group homes in the Family Care program to support nearly 57,000 people who need daily help. The bipartisan deal approved on July 3 sets funding at $258 million a year to help stabilize these facilities and support higher wages for caregivers. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Passengers at Wisconsin airports no longer must remove their shoes during TSA security checks, as the new rule went into effect Monday, July 7. Officials say the change follows updated security measures and aims to improve the travel experience — a shift from the policy set after the 2001 shoe bomber incident. Wausau Daily Herald
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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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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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Guided Tour with Pao Houa Her
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5.00 — Explore stunning community portraits and engage in an art project with fellow attendees.
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Create Your Own Jewelry Workshop
11 AM – 3 PM — The Local — $38 each — Design and create your unique jewelry piece with expert guidance.
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Wausau Ignite vs. Minot Honeybees
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Athletic Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting softball matchup while supporting a great cause.
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Night Ranger Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Marathon County Park — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening with Night Ranger at the Wisconsin Valley Fair's top concert event.
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