Good morning, Wausau.

Allen Erickson was shot earlier this year and left paralyzed when a shooting accident sent him into a six-week medically induced coma—he now faces dialysis and a kidney transplant while his family hosts a benefit this weekend at the labor temple in Wausau with raffles, food, and activities to aid his care.

The Edgar Steam Show is back for its 52nd year and educates visitors on how historic farming equipment works—Gary Hennig features the last Minneapolis steam engine, showing how it changed farms from using horses to mechanized power.

On Thursday afternoon, a rollover crash on US Hwy 51 near Tomahawk injured a 19-year-old man from Irma when he lost control while merging from Cty Hwy S — he was flown by helicopter to a Wausau hospital with serious injuries — officials said.

The 30-minute special 'Central Wisconsin Family Life' will air Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. on FOX WZAW and will be shown on additional dates including August 28th, 30th, 31st, September 6th, and 7th — it highlights local experts and community centers like the Food Farm Exploration Center and Woodson YMCA — showcasing what makes our region a great place to raise a family.

DeerFest 2025 — a three-day outdoor trade show celebrating Wisconsin’s hunting and sportsman culture — is happening this weekend at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Stevens Point and offers family-friendly activities such as 3D archery, educational seminars, live demonstrations and wiener dog races, with doors opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Marathon County School-Based Consortium will expand its mental health care by bringing therapists into every school district and aims to increase in-school sessions from once a week to five days.

The program has helped over 3,000 students since 2017 and currently works with nine community clinics—plans that will boost support for students who need care.

Today the DNR advised hunters to avoid placing deer stands near ash trees because these trees are weakened by the emerald ash borer, which is confirmed in all 72 counties.

Hunters are urged to select sturdier trees to reduce the risk of injury from snapping branches—ensuring safer stand placements.

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.