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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Neighbors’ Place now has new market hours—its Nite Market is open on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.—to help local residents buy essentials like food and baby formula. The extra hours took six months to plan and can serve over 100 local families. WSAW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 16th, an SUV lost control on State Highway 97 in Frankfort and crashed into a creek at 4:38 p.m.—a 10-month-old boy died and four others were taken to hospital with minor injuries. WAOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wausau police remind riders that all three classes of e-bikes, along with electric scooters and similar devices, may use roads, bike lanes, and most shared-use paths but are not allowed on sidewalks unless signs permit. They add that only class 1 e-bikes may operate in city parks — riders must yield to pedestrians and follow a 15 mph limit in park areas. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new pickleball complex opened in Plover at Lake Pacawa Park after years of planning—built with a $500,000 donation from the Sentry Foundation and featuring 12 fully wheelchair-accessible courts, the facility now draws players from Marshfield and Wausau. A free beginner class will take place Saturday, July 26 for those interested in the sport. WSAW
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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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Wausau Marathon and Half Marathon
6:30-8 a.m. — 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI — Registration required — Participate as an ANGEL or a CAPTAIN in a race that promotes inclusion for all.
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Advance Practice Nurse with DOT Certification
This is a contract, on-site role for an Advanced Practice Nurse with DOT Certification based in Merrill, WI. The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for performing DOT and non-DOT medical examinations, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. Daily tasks also include maintaining accurate medical records and communicating effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
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