Good morning, Wausau.

Seven weekend events across Wisconsin offer a range of fall fun from pumpkin fests to pet contests and a comedy show by Adam Sandler—each event either took place on Friday, is happening today, or will occur on Sunday.

In Wausau, Harvest Fest runs today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students from John Muir and Horace Mann Middle Schools learned what it takes to write a book Friday when authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin visited the schools—explaining how they created their book The Bletchley Riddle and the teamwork needed for writing.

On Friday morning, members of the Democracy Defense Project and state representatives met at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau to discuss election security—highlighting long ballot count times and a need for public trust.

Lawmakers introduced competing reform bills that aim to boost vote accessibility and speed up ballot processing before the November election.

Kronenwetter’s village board unanimously chose James Davel as the new village administrator after years of turnover following longtime administrator Richard Downey’s departure in 2022.

Davel will begin his role on Nov. 3 — he brings 30 years of U.S. Army experience to help lead the community.

The Wausau Fire Department is wearing special pink shirts this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to help raise funds for local aid—half of the $20 sale goes toward production and the rest is donated to those in need.

The shirts, which show a pink Firefighters Labor Union logo and a design with an American flag and a fire hose ribbon, are sold at the Central Fire Station every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while supplies last.

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.