Good morning, Wausau.

Over 500 volunteers from Habitat for Humanity and Group Mission Trips are repairing homes for residents in central Wisconsin this week.

Volunteers are repainting + replacing railings in Wausau, Merrill and Mosinee, with work today as part of Habitat's neighborhood revitalization project by the airport.

The 72nd Farm Technology Days will be held at Redetzke's No Joke Dairy from today through Thursday with daily hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 per adult — cash preferred, while children 12 and under attend free.

Artist Stephanie Kohli is finishing her final mural in Wausau today before moving to Fox Valley after nearly 10 years of community art including bottle cap installations at Wild Birds Unlimited and the Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre.

She plans to return monthly for local mural projects.

Northcentral Technical College will present films at the Film, Farm and Culture Fest from July 23 to Aug.

1 at Woodson History Center, with screenings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A free screenwriting workshop takes place on July 20 (1 to 5 p.m.) at Studio 7.

Wisconsin educators drafted a new blueprint to improve math teaching and make classes more enjoyable across districts.

The state education department is reviewing the plan to offer actionable steps that help raise math skills.

The IRS extends tax filing and payment deadlines until Nov.

2 for affected taxpayers in Marathon County and other areas hit by storms starting April 13. The relief follows a FEMA disaster declaration (covering Marathon County, 20 other counties and the Oneida Indian Reservation) and applies to 2025 tax returns.

The American Red Cross warns of an emergency blood shortage as donations dropped nearly 25% since May; local donors are urged to book an appointment from July 13-31 (receiving a Fandango movie ticket) to help hospitals meet urgent patient needs.

Longtime Woodchucks fans Dan and Erik Ravn started a podcast called 'Chucking It Up' in March at Athletic Park to share player stories and bring the community closer to the game.

They are well-known along the 3rd base line and keep the games fun today.

The World Horseshoe Tournament began Monday at the Greenheck Turner Community Center in Weston with more than 800 pitchers competing in a two-week event (the first held in Wisconsin since 2003) that will run through July 25, and officials expect it to lift the economy 2 to 4 million dollars.

After a tough doubleheader loss in Green Bay, the Woodchucks returned to Athletic Park on Monday and won 11-3 over the Rockers.

Donavan Jerffrey (a key rally leader) helped spark the win as Green Bay made costly errors.

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.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Wausau Woodchucks vs. Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game

1:05-4:05 p.m. — Historic Athletic Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of baseball with food and excellent views along the third-base line.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live jazz music by the river with food trucks and picnic options.