Good morning, Wausau.

Wausau Events held the first Concert off the Square in Weston on Wednesday, August 20th at Kennedy Park where the band The HYDE performed from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Village of Weston to showcase park renovations—food vendors and overflow parking at Mount Olive Church and DC Everest High School met community needs.

People gathered on the 400 Block for the 11th annual All-Stars Under the Stars concert that raised money for local veterans through the Man of Honor Society.

Opening ceremonies started at 6 p.m.—a 21-gun salute, speeches and a Journey tribute band added excitement to the event.

Wisconsin journalist Alec Luhn was rescued from a remote mountain in Norway after a fall broke his left femur, fractured his pelvis, and injured several spinal vertebrae — he said his family's hope kept him alive while he waited for a helicopter rescue.

Faith Christian Academy is moving into the old Hawthorn Hills Elementary School building in Wausau after the school closed due to district consolidation.

The school will open on Sept. 3 for 360 students and will keep its playground open to the public (a mural honoring the Hawthorn name is planned).

State lawmakers Rep. Jacobson and Sen. Pfaff proposed a bill that would create a three-day back-to-school tax holiday next year—removing sales tax on school supplies up to $100 and clothing up to $150 during the first August weekend.

The bill aims to ease costs for working families and will reimburse lost revenue to local governments if passed.

At the All-Stars Under the Stars event, Mayor Doug Diny swore in new military recruits as locals watched Separate Ways perform and recruiters stressed the military is open to everyday people – the ceremony also honored local veterans.

The event serves as a fundraiser for the Man of Honor Society and is meant to spark more interest in military service.

On Wednesday, Dana Roddy from the Wisconsin Potato Growers Association explained on Sunrise 7 that Mediterranean Potato flatbread made with Wisconsin potatoes is a gluten free option to replace bread and noodles.

Wisconsin grows about 63,000 acres of potatoes each year — making it the third-largest potato-producing state and the largest producer east of the Mississippi.

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.