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Friday, August 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A new Amazon facility in central Wisconsin donates backpacks with school supplies and personal care items to local students, aiming to positively impact the community beyond its logistics operations.  WAOW
  • DuBay Dam's 2025 walkway replacement project will temporarily lower Lake DuBay's water levels, impacting local residents and boaters.  WSAW
  • Wisconsin's Department of Transportation pauses most highway construction for Labor Day weekend travel, but travelers should expect delays in certain zones and be aware of driving safely.  WSAW

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Wausau to see mostly sunny skies with minimal rain chances after this week, as temperatures fluctuate with passing cold fronts.  WSAW

HEALTH NEWS

  • Two residents in Wisconsin have died and one is hospitalized due to West Nile virus, amidst warnings to avoid mosquito bites and mentioning the virus's prevalence as mosquito-borne in the U.S. without a current vaccine available.  Wausau Daily Herald

SPORTS NEWS

  • SPASH and Merrill secure significant wins amidst a series of high school football games across Wisconsin, overcoming weather challenges and setting the stage for conference plays.  WSAW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 6th Annual Beer & Bacon Fest

    Celebrate the flavors of beer and bacon with samples from over 25 vendors at this popular local festival.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Art Making Experience at the Woodson Museum

    Experience hands-on art making at the Woodson Art Museum’s Glass Box Studio, where you'll learn printmaking techniques and create a Wausau-themed print inspired by local landmarks.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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  • Pilot for a Day Experience

    Experience the basics of flight training and take the controls of an airplane at Wausau Downtown Airport.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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  • Fall Family Experience at Willow Springs Garden

    Experience a morning filled with fun fall activities including a children's corn maze, barrel train rides, and hayrides at Willow Springs Garden.

    Sun, 9/22/24

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  • Central Wisconsin Book Festival 2024

    Experience a literary celebration where book lovers can meet and hear from various authors through diverse events across multiple locations in central Wisconsin.

    Thu, 9/26/24

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  • Adult Field Trip to Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

    Experience a guided tour of the 2024 Birds in Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, available for a small group.

    Fri, 9/27/24

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  • Stage, Screen & In-Between: A Musical Showcase

    Experience an enchanting performance by the CenterStage Band and Show Choir, showcasing a delightful mix of stage and screen music at the historic Grand Theater.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Charcoal Chicken Dinner Buffet at The Round Barn

    Experience a delicious charcoal chicken dinner buffet featuring a variety of tasty sides and dessert at The Round Barn.

    Sun, 9/29/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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