Good morning, Wausau.

Today, police officers in Wausau gathered on rooftops at Dunkin Donuts to raise funds for Special Olympics by connecting directly with athletes — their efforts will help cover the costs for upcoming competitions.

Wausau will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary today at the historic Yawkey House Garden from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—organized by the Marathon County Historical Society and the Wisconsin Historical Society, the free event features ice cream socials, live entertainment, historical exhibits and a beard contest.

River and stream levels in north-central Wisconsin are low as the dry summer persists, leaving parts of the Eau Claire only a few inches deep.

Water managers met last week with state partners + adjusted flow targets to conserve reservoir water while expecting above-average rain next spring.

A deer farm in Portage County was placed under quarantine after a National Veterinary Services Laboratories test confirmed chronic wasting disease in a 3-year-old buck — DATCP and USDA officials are now investigating the case.

Portage County deer farm tested positive for chronic wasting disease when a three-year-old buck was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Labs + officials placed the farm under quarantine while DATCP and USDA staff begin an investigation.

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.