Good morning, Wausau.

Woodson YMCA earned Praesidium Accreditation, a national honor that confirms its strong child safety practices at the facility.

The rigorous review covered policies, training, and screening procedures, ensuring a secure environment for youth in Wausau (meeting top standards).

Raising Cane’s is set to open its first Wausau-area restaurant on Oct.

5 at Rib Mountain Drive in Rib Mountain. Opening-day events include a ribbon-cutting with Mayor Doug Diny and Village President Allan Opall before the 10 a.m. opening and a D.C. Everest High School performance at 4:30 p.m.

Wausau Family Pharmacy is adding a prescription pickup kiosk that lets patients access medications 24/7.

Construction begins at the end of September (with expected completion on Nov. 2) to meet community demand for flexible service.

Adults can learn about hidden American Revolution heroes at a free presentation (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) tomorrow at Marathon County Public Library's Wausau Headquarters, 300 N.

First St. Judy Mason leads the talk as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary events.

Hy-Vee launches a monthly Senior Wellness Day today at its Market Grille where seniors will receive a $5 Balanced Plate breakfast, free coffee + 10% off vitamins while pharmacists and dietitians explain flu shots and health insurance options.

Doctors from leading Wisconsin health organizations warned that issues from wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and flooding are linked to rising asthma, heart problems, and other illnesses.

They urged the state to treat climate change as a public health emergency by shifting to 100 percent carbon-free electricity.

Marathon County health officials confirmed a measles case in a local resident exposed during out-of-state travel, and they are notifying people who may have been exposed (no public locations have been identified) while clarifying that the case is separate from the southwest outbreak.

In a conference match on Tuesday, SPASH and Wausau West tied 2 to 2 in Wausau — Rhinelander beat Merrill 3 to 2 in Merrill.

SPASH will face Appleton East and Merrill will visit Lakeland on Thursday.