Wausau
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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FIRE Fitness Camp from Weston is taking part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field today to honor firefighters from 9/11 and raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The event starts at 8 a.m. with the first group of climbers beginning at 9:30 a.m. WSAW
- ➤ United Way of Marathon County awarded $254K to six local nonprofits today from the Otto Bremer Trust, with awards given after groups like the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area and Woodson YMCA met vetting standards — supporting essential community programs. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ RiverWest Fest is happening on S. 2nd Avenue today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features 11 food trucks, two musical performances, and extended hours with special promotions from local businesses — inviting community members to enjoy free food and live music. WSAW
- ➤ A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Friday evening at Lions Park in Spencer to celebrate the new inclusive playground built with community grants and led by 9 year old Sophia Felix in honor of her late brother. The event featured a zip line opening, face painting, and ice cream—highlighting the project's role in enhancing local play spaces. WSAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new storage unit facility opened in Kronenwetter offering spaces from 10x10 to 11x24 for items like boats and cars—co-owner Mike Tourville said cameras are in place to keep the property safe. Larger 11x28 units will be available in February or March. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ For 14 years, Seal-a-Smile has helped Merrill Area Public Schools students by checking their teeth and teaching proper brushing every Friday. The program screens for decay and reminds kids to visit a dentist for further care. WSAW
- ➤ At Horace Mann Middle School, a therapy dog named Birdie helps calm students and staff during her visits with School Resource Officer Ben Price—teachers call him when a student needs her support. Birdie sometimes travels to other schools to ease stress during difficult times. WSAW
- ➤ On Wednesday, D.C Everest Construction Trades students won first place at the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 when senior Gavin Barth laid 63 bricks in 20 minutes—his teammate Grayson Johnson helped him finish the task. The event, known as the Super Bowl of Masonry, highlights the skills of future masons. WAOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court asking that local jails stop holding immigrant detainees on ICE detainer requests. The suit names sheriffs from five counties and argues that the extra 48-hour hold is an unlawful civil arrest — a move that disrupts local justice and diverts police resources from essential work. Wausau Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Quirt Family Dentistry in Wausau hosted its annual free dental care event that drew close to 100 people from morning until 1 p.m. The dental team planned months ahead to secure staff and supplies—helping patients save tens of thousands of dollars each year. WAOW
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Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition Annual Meeting
4:30 PM – 3:15 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Wausau — Free entry — Engage in vital discussions on emergency care and oral health initiatives.
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