Good morning, Wausau.

Vino Latte has launched a fundraiser in honor of Dolly Parton to support the Marathon County Imagination Library in September after the country music icon died Tuesday, and the bar is offering two Parton-inspired drinks with a dollar from each sale to help local children learn to read.

Bluegrass musician Rhonda Vincent performed at Bluegrass in the Pines at the Portage County Fair Grounds Friday, remembering her friend Dolly Parton with heartfelt recollections.

Her set celebrated their long musical partnership & showcased bluegrass roots in the community.

Local health officials said measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin reached 92 this week, up from 42 as Iowa, Lafayette, and Grant counties reported 52, 37, and 3 cases respectively, and they advise anyone with symptoms to stay home and check their vaccine records.

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.