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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Auntie Taya’s drive-thru restaurant on the east side opened last month after owner Kari Borchardt spent eight years planning it while working in healthcare for 25 years. The business serves coffee, baked goods and sandwiches and already draws locals keen to try its trending dirty sodas—setting the stage for future growth. WSAW
- ➤ North central Wisconsin's first Chipotle restaurant opens Wednesday, August 20 on Rib Mountain Drive—north of the Highway 51 interchange—and offers burritos, chips and its new Adobo Ranch dip while hiring up to 30 new employees. WAOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County District Attorney Kyle Mayo announced Thursday that Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney will serve as special prosecutor in the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigating the ballot dropbox removal in Wausau on September 22 — Mayo requested the appointment due to conflicts of interest to ensure full transparency. WSAW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wausau Events announced the food vendor list and free shuttle service for the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest happening today at Fern Island and continuing August 16 — vendors include Big Mama’s Bacon Wrapped BBQ, On the Fritz Concessions, Lulu’s, Top Dogs, Rocky Rococo, JPN Concessions and A Taste of Manilla while shuttles run Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. WSAW
- ➤ The River & Woods Theatre Company will present its sixth annual Shakespeare in the Park at Stewart Park with two family-friendly plays. A shortened Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 2 p.m. for children and The Comedy of Errors starts at 6 p.m., with tickets costing $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney was appointed as special prosecutor in the Wisconsin DOJ investigation into mayor Doug Diny’s move of the clerk’s drop box on Sept. 22—Marathon County DA Kyle Mayo requested the appointment for impartial oversight amid conflicts of interest. The investigation remains active with further inquiries expected as needed. Wausau Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This Sunday morning at 6:30, runners will start the Wausau Marathon from Marathon Park—offering a full race, a half-marathon, and free 5K registration until Friday. The 14th year event honors Shannon Smith and her son Louis Porter Smith, with a foundation that now donates nearly $15,000 to local groups and supports nursing scholarships. WSAW
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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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Hormone Health and Happy Hour
Join us for a free, fun, casual, and educational evening at Wausau's newest venue, Infused! Grab a refreshing drink like Hormone Harmony or Pellet Punch, enjoy light snacks, and learn how optimizing your hormones can help you reclaim energy, improve mood, boost libido, and feel like yourself again. Bob, our expert from Evexias, will be sharing everything you need to know about hormones and pellet therapy—an effective and convenient option for both men and women. Learn how hormone balance affects your overall health, understand the benefits of bioidentical pellets and other forms of hormone replacement, and ask questions in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Don’t miss out on special event perks and exclusive offers! Space is limited—RSVP now to save your seat! Call or text us at 715-240-4150 to reserve your spot and bring a friend!
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Hormone Health and Happy Hour
Join us for a free, fun, casual, and educational evening at Wausau's newest venue, Infused! Grab a refreshing drink like Hormone Harmony or Pellet Punch, enjoy light snacks, and learn how optimizing your hormones can help you reclaim energy, improve mood, boost libido, and feel like yourself again. Bob, our expert from Evexias, will be sharing everything you need to know about hormones and pellet therapy—an effective and convenient option for both men and women. Learn how hormone balance affects your overall health, understand the benefits of bioidentical pellets and other forms of hormone replacement, and ask questions in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Don’t miss out on special event perks and exclusive offers! Space is limited—RSVP now to save your seat! Call or text us at 715-240-4150 to reserve your spot and bring a friend!
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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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