Good morning, Wausau.

An 8-year-old Colby boy mowed 50 lawns in two months for the Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, helping seniors, veterans and others, and he now aims to mow 100 lawns to fund a zero-turn rider.

His work keeps him active for pedal pulling competitions.

Wausau Supply Company donated siding, stone, and five doors to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau as 12 employee-owners volunteer in four-hour shifts over three days to build a new home for a future family (construction manager Michael Heckendorf said the donation saves thousands).

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 set a record with about 734,000 visitors and 1,021 exhibitors during the seven-day event featuring more than 10,000 aircraft operations at Wittman Regional Airport.

Organizers will begin planning next year (marking the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic flight) after gathering feedback.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis after donations fell to a four-year summer low, straining type O supplies — several blood drives in north central Wisconsin will offer donor incentives through Aug.

31.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters won an 18-17 shootout against Wausau on Monday with a two-run hit in the eighth — sweeping the series — before traveling to Duluth today while Wausau prepares to face the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac.

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.