Good morning, Wausau.

Forward Beverage Co. will close its taproom on Sunday, Sept.

13 due to a federal hemp ban taking effect on Nov. 12 + the company plans to switch to selling non-alcoholic cocktails and kava drinks online from the space.

Dolly Parton visited Wausau in 1977 and performed for about 3,000 fans at the Wausau West fieldhouse.

The Marathon County Historical Society highlights her lasting impact on central Wisconsin music and culture.

Mosinee High School will welcome students back with a redesigned entrance, new commons, cafeteria, kitchen and wood labs on Tuesday, Sept.

1 - district officials said the updated campus has energized students.

Marathon County is voting on a joint development agreement with Alliant Energy for the proposed Hub City Wind Project (28-38 turbines) tonight at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the county courthouse.

Volleyball season began yesterday when Wausau West hosted the annual tournament with eight local high school teams, including D.C.

Everest, Marshfield, Mosinee, Eau Claire North, Superior, Hudson and Chippewa Falls. Teams played 16 matches on four courts as each school competed.

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.