Good morning, Wausau.

Singer and songwriter Dyer Davis will return to Ruder Street for Lombardo's Summer Block Party on Sunday at 2 p.m. The free event benefits Hospice House through Lombardo's Mixers donations and marks the second annual rock-n-roll celebration.

Bikers and visitors in Wausau are invited to complete an online survey by the League of American Bicyclists as part of its annual national census on biking experiences and priorities, and the 10–15-minute survey will help review local bike safety and improvements (aggregated responses will be shared anonymously later this year).

Lottery players in Wausau and Hartford split a $122,000 jackpot after buying winning Badger 5 tickets on July 14 at local retailers.

The winners have up to 180 days to claim their prizes, as reported by Wisconsin Lottery.

The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, a move that could lead to later winter sunrises and colder mornings in Wausau.

Climatologist Steve Vavrus said sunrises might shift from 7:35 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. (which could delay road thawing after storms).

The 2026 World Horseshoe Pitching Championships are underway at the Greenheck-Turner Community Center in Wausau and will run for 13 days; competitors from several countries are here and the event is free for spectators (including families) to watch.

At American Family Field on Friday night, the Milwaukee Brewers recognized the Marathon Red Raiders for winning back-to-back state titles in boys track and field.

The team won the championship on June 6 by defeating Abundant Life Christian by 18 points + marked a milestone achievement.

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.