Good morning, Wausau.

On Wednesday, Peyton’s Promise mobilized 100 volunteers in Wausau and DC Everest school districts to stock school food pantries with nearly 25,000 lbs of donated food, boosting meal access for students and families + inspiring young people to keep volunteering.

Good News Project completed its loading dock renovation by streamlining truck loading and enhancing drainage + modernizing its operations as the final phase of its capital campaign; donor support from local foundations made the upgrade possible for smoother deliveries.

Wausau leaders gathered Wednesday to dedicate a new public art sculpture along the Riverlife Trail celebrating the city's logging history; Mayor Diny and local foundation leaders poured river water over the statue's logs (honoring early log drivers) near the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin.

Today, the South Area Fire and Emergency Response District received a $22K grant from the Firehouse Subs Foundation to upgrade its swift water rescue equipment for residents in Weston and Rib Mountain (including rescue helmets and throw rope bags).

Four Aspirus hospitals are nationally recognized for reporting zero C. diff infections from September 2024 through June 2025, following CMS data using CDC measures.

The recognition underscores Aspirus Health's commitment to evidence-based safety and rigorous infection prevention practices.

Taylor Fresh Foods has expanded its recall to Wisconsin by pulling two 10 oz Pico De Gallo products with jalapeños sold at Walmart.

The recalled items can be discarded or returned, plus stores are checking for affected products following a multi-state salmonella outbreak announced Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Beef Council has shared easy foil packet recipes for customizable campfire meals ideal for camping or backyard cooking.

The guide explains two recipes: one is a steak and potatoes option and the other is a hamburger packet (ideal for hearty dinners) with instructions for grilling or baking.

Marathon Red Raiders start their season on Aug.

21 at home against Loyal/Greenwood with star wideout Garrett Bracewell returning after scoring 11 touchdowns last season and new quarterback Braysen Schneider ready to learn from his predecessor True Thurs, as the team plans to break bad habits + win close games.

Jim Gantner, the Brewers legend, joined the Brewers Baseball Academy’s three-day boot camp at Wausau East where he taught kids ages 6 to 14 the basics of baseball.

The camp offered drills and plenty of fun that left campers eager to return next year.

Birds in Art 2026 Public Opening

The 51st annual Birds in Art opening-day festivities on Saturday, September 12 include opportunities to meet over seventy visiting artists who flock to the Museum from throughout the world from 9 am – Noon, and Artists in Action demonstrations, 9 – 11 am. In the afternoon, Watch, Learn & Create will be held at the Glass Box Studio–a free, family-friendly program where visitors can work alongside artists to create their own works of art, 1 – 4 pm.