Good morning, Wausau.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rib Mountain Trail Race

7 AM — State Park Speedway — $70 – $125 — Experience the thrilling Rib Mountain Trail Race with scenic views and real trail challenges.