Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Wausau.
🏘️ Community
Casa Amigos in Schofield and Marshfield launched a meal program last week where customers pay for tickets giving free meals to others.
Owner Yareldi Gutierrez said the idea began to help those in need (and expects similar efforts to grow locally).
The Chamber is set to open tours of the renovated WPS Powerhouse on Clarke Island on Sept.
24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can explore the new Business Innovation Center at 209 W. Washington St. - the project reaches its first milestone for downtown revitalization.
🎭 Culture
CenterStage Band and Show Choir celebrates 20 years with its Yearbook show at Wausau West High School due to renovations at the Grand Theater.
The free performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
🎓 Education
The DPI unveiled its 2027 to 2029 budget request today seeking over $28 million for hiring two investigators + modernizing tech, including licensing system upgrades and improved cybersecurity for schools and libraries.
Additional details will come in November to address a backlog of educator misconduct complaints.
🏥 Health
Community members will gather at Marathon Park on Saturday, Sept.
26 for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s that raises funds for care, support services and research. Gates open at 9 a.m. with a ceremony at 10:10 a.m. and the walk starting at 10:30 a.m.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed a new measles case in Chippewa County Tuesday.
Health officials reported no public exposures and advised residents to watch for symptoms that appear 10 to 21 days after exposure.
State health officials reported a measles case in Chippewa County on Sept.
22, adding it as the third county with new cases this week and bringing state totals near 170; cases were also reported in Vernon and Marathon counties. Officials advise residents to seek medical attention if they have symptoms.
📰 Lifestyle
Rib Mountain State Park will reopen its Fall Scenic Chairlift Rides Friday, Sept.
25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests must get a wristband at the base — ticket purchases are via the stand or online — before riding up the mountain and returning by lift or hike.
🏈 Sports
Wausau clinched first place in the team contest of the final leg in the Wisconsin Valley Conference girls golf event Tuesday at Trapp River Golf Course.
SPASH’s Jenna Rae Barber earned the top individual honor by posting a score of 42 in nine holes.
The Wausau Cyclones will open their season when they host the Fox Cities Forge Saturday, Sept.
26 at Marathon Park Ice Arena (1201 Stewart Ave.) with a 7:10 p.m. puck drop; ticket prices range from $9 to $30 with tickets available online or at the arena.
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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.
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