Good morning, Wausau.

REI Engineering's sunflower field in Wausau is open for visitors to pick blooms and donate nonperishable food to support Peyton's Promise; the field at 4080 N.

20th Ave is available any time while the flowers are in bloom (bringing shears and vases is recommended).

A relief fund set up after the April 17 EF-3 tornado has raised about $438,000 to help Ringle residents secure food, cleanup, and repairs. $214,000 remains available for long-term recovery—including a $1,000 deductible program open until Aug.

31.

Officials confirmed toxic blue-green algae blooms in Lake Du Bay on Aug.

18 and urged residents to avoid swimming, boating and other water activities. Health officials warned that the exposure may cause skin rashes, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting for people and pets.

The city’s Plan Commission discussed a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility at 151 McIndoe Street on Tuesday.

Its location across from the Woodson YMCA near the former Graebel building site could enhance Grant Place, a seven-story, 55-and-older apartment complex by Beacon Resources.

Marathon County residents must apply for FEMA aid & SBA disaster loans by Aug.

31 if they suffered damage from April storms. Two info sessions at the Ringle Municipal Center are held today from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Aug. 26 to guide applicants.

The Tomahawk Hatchets are building on their co-champ season and deep playoff run from 2025 as they prepare for Friday's game against Luther in Tomahawk; head coach Dewey Reill said he is keeping the team healthy and focused to make the season count.

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.