Good morning, Wausau.

A Mosinee man won over $100,000 on CBS's The Price Is Right and celebrated at Pit Stop Bar and Grill with family, friends and local basketball fans.

He said part of his winnings will be invested and a portion donated to help a local organization.

Captains Derek and Heather Jung have begun their new roles at Salvation Army weeks ago; they plan to build relationships with local groups and expand outreach while honoring a strong legacy from prior officers (they bring experience from South Korea, Missouri, and Minnesota).

The Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership launched a program on Sept.

21 that offers eligible out-of-state workers a $10,000 cash relocation grant + community integration benefits and local employer connections to help them settle in the area.

The White House Superintendent of Grounds selected a 30-foot tree on Monday at Silent Night Evergreens in Endeavor to serve as the official White House Christmas tree in 2026; it will be trimmed to 20 feet and presented to the First Lady in November.

On Monday at 10 a.m., a White House staff member traveled to Silent Night Evergreens in Endeavor to select the official Christmas tree for the White House and its November display at the North Portico.

The Community Blood Center reports Wausau's blood supply has been critically low for a third month as supplies drop to a two- to three-day level amid rising emergency needs.

Officials call for immediate donors to support surgeries and routine treatments.

Former Gov. Martin Schreiber will share his Alzheimer’s caregiving journey at a free event on Sept.

24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters — 300 N. First St.

Dana Rady of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association demonstrated a cheesy potato and jalapeño breakfast hash on Sunrise 7 to show how buying Wisconsin potatoes supports local businesses + cuts carbon footprints, and her recipe offers residents a tasty way to enjoy locally packaged produce.

Owl-Ween Fest

Swoop in to the Woodson Art Museum's Sculpture Garden for free, family-friendly art making activities inspired by our avian friends, including creating a puppet with visiting artist Hattie Grimm before joining the "bird parade" around the Museum at 3 pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, bird feeder crafting, fall-themed snacks, and more surprises during Owl-Ween Fest, which will be held at the Glass Box Studio on the Museum campus in case of inclement weather.