Good morning, Wausau.

Voting opened today for Wisconsin Public Service's ambassadog contest, where local fans can vote many times until Monday, July 27 for a dog who will lead a safe digging campaign and appear on billboards starting Aug.

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The Hagar House opened Ruth’s Home, two fully furnished apartments on Fulton Street designed to help single mothers gain independent living skills.

A $1 million capital campaign and a July 8 ribbon-cutting hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber supported the effort—waiting residents now have more space.

A winning ticket sold at Kwik Trip on West St in Wausau will win a share of a $122,000 Badger 5 jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing, with another winner from Hartford sharing the prize.

Players have 180 days to claim their winnings.

Marathon County Public Library will host book club meetings in August at its branches to discuss different titles including The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Poisonwood Bible.

Readers are encouraged to call branch numbers for details on times and specific locations.

State officials say smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to linger in Wisconsin; thunderstorms may help clear haze in southwest areas today — but later cold fronts may push additional smoke until relief is forecast by Wednesday, July 22.

Since May, state health officials have confirmed 43 cases of cyclosporiasis, prompting farmers to review food safety protocols amid peak market season.

Local growers such as Blue Moon Community Farm (in Stoughton) follow strict measures to ensure the safety of fresh produce.

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.

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.