Good morning, Wausau.

Marathon County Public Libraries are offering free story times throughout September for children and families.

The Wausau branch hosts 'Play and Learn' sessions every Wednesday (9:30 to 10:30 a.m.), while other branches feature additional story time and craft events.

Kwik Trip will remove its roller grills from all locations by Sept.

21 as a study showed customers prefer quick grab meals. Hot dogs and tornados will remain available at the Hot Spot window for easier pickup.

In 1934, central Wisconsin farmers faced a severe drought and a massive dust storm that damaged crops and livestock feed.

Relief programs and new conservation practices, including shelterbelts and emergency seed shipments, helped rebuild local farms and taught lessons that still shape farming today.

Recent rains improved soil moisture statewide though severe drought in the northwest continues to affect crop growth.

Farmers report nearly complete soybean pod-setting and corn entering the dent stage while warmer temperatures are expected this early September.

The DNR will patrol ATV and UTV trails over Labor Day weekend — Sept.

4-6 to enforce safety rules like wearing helmets and seatbelts and riding sober after a rise in crashes. Conservation wardens and county deputies will step up enforcement on the trails.

The Loyal/Greenwood football team forfeited their week two game after an eligibility issue was reported following last Friday's match — the school districts now face one year of probation from the WIAA, and the team will face Auburndale Friday night.

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.

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.