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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office said a pick-up truck left Highway J at 5:30 a.m. Sunday near Weston — it hit a ditch 3 miles south of Highway 29, struck trees and a driveway embankment, caught fire and was destroyed with no one inside while Highway J was closed for 4½ hours as the driver faces citations for inattentive driving. WSAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chipotle’s newest restaurant is opening today at 225407 Rib Mountain Dr.—it will hire about 30 staff and offers Tex-Mex options including burrito bowls, burritos, tacos and salads while opening from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A sentencing hearing will be held in October for a 38-year-old man accused of selling drugs that led to the overdose death of a pregnant woman in Stevens Point — prosecutors said he sold the drugs to her boyfriend, who is already serving an eight-year sentence. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Domtar held its groundbreaking ceremony on August 19th at Rothschild to launch a three to four-year dam modernization project to repair the 276-foot timber crib spillway—aiming to preserve Lake Wausau and improve flood control—for local jobs. The project has bipartisan support with $42 million in state funds and will boost local contributions. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Kimberly Frodl of Aspirus Health said that heavy social media use can hurt a child's sleep, focus, and grades as they shift from summer break to school. She urged parents to set clear rules such as no screens during meals and keeping phones out of bedrooms — advice that can help children ease into the school year. WSAW
- ➤ Dr. Sarah Hostetler at Aspirus said people with acne can try healthier habits by removing foods like milk from their diet for 6 to 8 weeks and using products with simple ingredients like salicylic acid—steps that may help clear skin for both teens and adults. WSAW
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