Good morning, Wausau.

Incredible Bank’s Wings Over Wausau 5K race raised $5,000 to fund an Honor Flight that will take ten veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars to Washington, D.C. in two weeks — offering a long-awaited chance for closure.

Ray and Denise King moved from their tornado-damaged home in Ringle to Weston in July because moving cost tens of thousands less than rebuilding.

They are adjusting to city life and have restored the bent welcome sign — a small reminder of their past.

Peoples State Bank branches in north central Wisconsin will transition to Bank First in early December after federal regulatory and shareholder approvals.

The merger closes on Dec. 4 with all locations opening as Bank First on Dec. 7 while officials ensure a seamless switch.

Advance Wisconsin Employment and the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce will host the free third annual New Jobs on the Block job fair on Sept.

17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on The 400 Block in downtown Wausau (food trucks will add local treats and interactive activities).

Volunteers from Women United and Healthfirst put together 100 mental wellness kits Tuesday night in Marathon County.

The kits, which help both adults and kids (including items like notebooks and toys), are available today for anyone who needs them.

On National 988 Day, Music Therapy Services of Central Wisconsin uses music to help people express emotions through instruments (keyboards, drums, and others) and displays window markers with positive messages reminding everyone that help is available when needed.

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.