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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marathon County Historical Society broke ground on a new three-story archive center at North 3rd Street in Wausau to expand storage and help people learn local history—modern climate controls and community spaces will preserve records and artifacts. Construction started on Monday and will finish in spring. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students from low-income families can apply online at the state Department of Transportation for a grant covering 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of observation and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training — funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. More than 10,000 students have received support since the program started in September 2024 — state officials say the new budget will provide $6 million yearly to help reduce reckless driving. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Students will use more AI tools in the classroom this fall as school districts will train teachers on AI + a nationwide study shows 74% of districts plan training compared to 48% last year. Major companies like Microsoft have also announced plans to help teachers prepare for AI integration. WSAW
- ➤ Mid-State Technical College and Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools will launch the Business Management Academy in fall 2026 to let high school students earn college credits—beginning with Lincoln High School's embedded stacked credentials and leading to a four-year associate degree by graduation. The program will also prepare middle school students for dual-credit courses and provide additional training from MSTC. WAOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Wisconsin will face travel delays this Labor Day weekend as the DOT manages multiple construction projects, including highway closures on US 8 in Forest County and lane restrictions in Marathon County—travelers should expect detours and slower traffic on major routes. Check local road updates before heading out. WAOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, technicians at Electrolysis & Laser Center in Wausau began a tattoo removal session using cold air and laser pulses to break the ink down—patients like Tristyn Newman may need eight to ten sessions for full removal. Technician Vanessa Steege said professional tattoos cost more to remove since their ink breaks down slower. WSAW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Wisconsin, home sellers must complete a Real Estate Condition Report that asks if the property has issues such as water damage, flooding, or defects in systems, and buyers have a set time to back out if they discover a problem. Realtors advise homebuyers to get an extra inspection and check floodplain maps—steps that can reveal risks not fully detailed on the form. Wausau Daily Herald
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