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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wausau’s Breakfast Optimist Club is preparing to sell up to 3,000 lbs of cheese curds made with a secret ingredient—stale beer—in the batter today at Wisconsin Valley Fair, and the club will donate its profits to local children’s organizations. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Taycheedah inmate Taylor L. Sanchez was sentenced Monday, July 28, to life without parole for repeatedly punching her cellmate, Cindy Schulz-Juedes, to death on July 19 at Taycheedah Correctional Institution—she confessed to hearing voices that urged her to kill and was ordered to pay $4,196 in restitution—while surveillance footage and witness accounts confirmed the deadly attack. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Michael Thorson, 37, was taken into custody Sunday in Shawano County for burglaries and vehicle thefts in Shawano and Marathon counties — investigators said he was armed and dangerous when the search began around July 13. WSAW
- ➤ John Shulfer (35) has been charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide after police responded to a welfare check on July 6 at a home near Amherst Junction where his parents were found shot dead; he admitted to the killings during questioning after officers shot him to prevent further harm (he also faces charges for dangerous weapon use, domestic abuse, and related offenses). WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a White House review paused millions for K-12 schools and adult education, Wisconsin will soon get $72.6 million for schools and $7.5 million for adult programs as funds resume in the final week of July — a move state officials say will help avoid cuts and layoffs. Wausau Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The village of Weston and the South Area Fire Emergency Response District will hold a public info session on Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m. at Weston Municipal Center — residents can join in person or via Zoom to learn about the proposed fire fee intended to cover rising firefighting costs. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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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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Live Music by SEPARATE WAYS
6:15-9:15 p.m. — 400 Block — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with SEPARATE WAYS in downtown Wausau.
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Wausau Conservatory of Music Summer Concert
2:30-3:00 p.m. — Wausau Conservatory of Music, Inc. — $10 for adults, $5 for children — Experience a delightful summer chamber concert performed by talented CWSO musicians.
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