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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, several community organizations in Wausau provided free backpacks filled with pencils, folders, and more school supplies to students—families enjoyed games, food and access to community resource information. WAOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State leaders, including Attorney General Josh Kaul, met Tuesday in Kronewetter to address rising online threats to youth, noting a 55% increase in sextortion that has led to tragic outcomes such as mental health crises and suicide—local law enforcement and school safety officials urged expanding support for children online. WAOW
DRINK NEWS
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County Health Department inspected local food establishments in August and found that while many restaurants had no or minimal violations, three restaurants—Rothschild Blissful Bites & Brunch, Spencer Club C, and Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant—recorded double-digit violations. The report highlights a range of issues from food cooling practices to handwashing procedures that some sites corrected during their inspections. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies in Wisconsin for people 65 and older or those with high-risk conditions to get a shot without a prescription. Federal restrictions and pending recommendations from the advisory panel—expected on Sept. 18 and 19—may lead to confusion about health insurance coverage. Wausau Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A single mother and her three children helped build their new home with Habitat for Humanity and D.C. Everest Senior High School students on Jefferson Street as part of an affordable housing project. Volunteers and neighbors are invited to an open house starting at 5 p.m. today— a dedication ceremony will follow at 6:30 p.m. and the family will move in next week. WSAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DNR said archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons will open Saturday, Sept. 13 and look promising for hunters because two mild winters have boosted the deer herd—bonus antlerless harvest authorizations also remain available in many counties. Hunters are advised to follow all safety tips to ensure a safe season. WSAW
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