Good morning, Wausau.

A Wausau law firm partnered with Panera Bread on Stewart Avenue to host a fundraiser supporting Judicare Legal Aid, which offers free legal services to low-income residents and Native Americans.

Customers ordering with the code 'Fund4U' online or in store will help the mission, and if $150 is made in sales, the firm will receive 35% of profits—boosting the nonprofit's work.

The U.S. Department of Education cut an $8 million grant for special education teacher programs because of DEI language concerns – Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction appealed the decision after removing the contested wording from its application.

The funding cut jeopardizes the long-term future of programs that recruit and train these teachers.

At Pacelli Catholic High School, students lock their phones and smartwatches in Yondr pouches from 7:40 a.m. until the last bell to help them talk more and focus on school work.

The ban began at the start of the school year and devices are returned at the front office with magnets — a system funded by a school grant and fundraising efforts.

Child advocates from Marathon County are urging legislators to clearly define what qualifies as an egregious case of child abuse and neglect under Act 78—especially cases like child sexual assault that currently go unreported.

They will speak at an information hearing today at 10:30 a.m. to push for changes that hold systems accountable.

Nearly 400 walkers gathered in Wausau for the Walk to End Alzheimer's—raising $78,547 so far and expected to surpass $90,000 as donations remain open until December 31 to support families with care and advocacy efforts.

Aspirus Health has expanded its E-Visit service—covering cold, flu, COVID-19 symptoms, soreness, and more—to allow patients to get care from home via the MyAspirus app or website.

Patients answer a series of guided questions and then receive a personalized care plan that is billable to most major insurance plans.

Empowering Women Through The Chakras: Yoga & Mindfulness

6-7:30 p.m. — 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness — Cost varies — Discover how to align your mind and body through the transformative power of the Chakras.

JFDR Concert at The Grand Theater

7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sounds of JFDR in an intimate setting.

Quilt College 2025

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Northcentral Technical College — $90 registration fee — Spend a day with expert instructors crafting quilting projects and learning new techniques in a collaborative environment.

The Addams Family Musical

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Grand Theater — $125-$191 — Enjoy a spooky and kooky night featuring the beloved Addams Family characters on stage.

Live Music at Bull Falls Brewing Co.

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Bull Falls Brewing Co. — Free entry — Catch OPEN TAB playing live and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at this local brewery.