Good morning, Wausau.

The Grand Theater restoration in Wausau is four months in and will finish in about two months, with updates including new wider seats and refreshed historic interiors; Wayne Newton will perform on Nov.-7.

The D.C. Everest School District is considering closing its junior high due to aging infrastructure — such as deteriorating clay pipes — and declining enrollment, with plans to reassign eighth graders to the middle school while ninth graders join the high school.

Community members can offer feedback today during an info session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the junior high.

Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids is launching a new two-year Fire Medic program that combines fire service and paramedic training to fill local EMS staffing gaps.

The program offers both in-person and hybrid learning with coursework beginning in fall and spring.

Advance Wisconsin Employment partnered with Northcentral Technical College and local manufacturers to launch the LifeWorks program that trains justice-involved adults for manufacturing careers through a free three-week course (covering blueprint reading, equipment operation, and interview preparation), and participants are expected to secure job interviews soon.

The DNR has raised reimbursement rates for meat processors accepting donated deer & now offers $125 per deer or $135 for CWD-tested deer to boost its Deer Donation Program, which supplies venison to food pantries fighting food insecurity.

Hunters & processors can sign up online to support the effort.

Wisconsin will observe 988 Day on Monday, Sept.

8 as a key event in Suicide Prevention Month. The state has allocated $7 million for the Wisconsin Lifeline — inviting schools and organizations to use digital resources.

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central WI and Aspirus Health will host the 4th Annual Prevent Falls Resource Fair on Sept.

15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lake View Conference Center (1000 Lake View Dr., Wausau) with fall risk screenings, exercise demos and info for older adults.

The 2023 Farm Fatality Report shows that 30 people died on farms (half were aged 65 or older) and experts say older farmers face higher risks from fatigue and balance loss, urging safety measures such as working with a partner and proper signage on equipment.

Wausau native Johnathon Daniel Luoma’s foundation supports veterans by pairing service dogs with those facing post-traumatic stress and funding suicide prevention programs.

The annual golf outing is scheduled for Sept. 10 and will feature a surprise presentation of a fully trained service dog to a veteran.

Wisconsin health officials urged families to check their children’s vaccination records amid a measles outbreak, advising parents to schedule any needed vaccines with their health care provider.

Parker Retzlaff carries his late friend’s memory into his first NASCAR playoff event in Darlington tomorrow.

The 99 team + Viking Motor Sports, making its Chase debut, aims to secure a top-10 finish.

Bridget Frye reached her 1,000th career kill in a match as Mosinee swept Lakeland 3-0.

A disputed call was reversed, and the home crowd celebrated her milestone.

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.