Good morning, Wausau.

A benefit pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, Oct.

18 from 8 a.m. to noon at Northstar Restoration Services—4900 Stewart Ave in Wausau to help cover medical expenses for Sarah Ruffi, a longtime attorney recovering from a life-saving brain surgery by Mayo Clinic. Her family faces ongoing treatment and uncertainty as they rely on strong community support.

A 42-year-old man from Rosholt drowned on August 26 while kayaking on Lake Helen as emergency responders arrived but were unable to revive him — authorities confirmed no foul play was suspected.

The Weston location of The Local will close in mid-September, the owners announced Wednesday morning, and the shop, which opened in 2019, will remain open in Wausau and Eagle River (located near Tine & Cellar at 3806 Schofield Ave.).

Wausau woman Kandise Sheahen was sentenced on Aug.

27 to nine months in jail for negligently refusing proper care for her 80-year-old grandmother, who died of diabetic ketoacidosis — she was also given six years of probation with conditions like a mental health assessment and a ban on using social media to promote health products.

The summer concert series ended on Wednesday night as the band Hip Pocket played top 40, R&B, jazz, pop and classic rock songs at 6 p.m. on the 400 Block — downtown Wausau.

Travelers planning to drive over the Labor Day holiday can expect to pay about $3 per gallon for unleaded as statewide prices dropped from $3.22 last year, with some western counties offering rates as low as $2.80.

Diesel prices also fell to an average of $3.47, indicating lower fuel costs overall.

D.C. Everest band students ended their summer early to start a three-week camp that began in early August so they could learn more than a dozen tunes for game rallies and home football events.

They played at a sold-out Woodchucks game on Aug. 8 — and are set to perform at their first football home game today at 7 p.m.

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.

Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition Annual Meeting

4:30 PM – 3:15 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Wausau — Free entry — Engage in vital discussions on emergency care and oral health initiatives.