Good morning, Wausau.

Granite Peak fall scenic chairlift rides continue at Rib Mountain this fall as the trees are only halfway to peak color; rides run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October with tickets at $12 online and $14 at the window.

Wisconsin DNR enacted new ATV and UTV safety rules on June 1 that require riders to complete a safety course certification and meet updated operator age limits, affecting recreational vehicle users statewide.

Feeding America data shows that food insecurity in Wisconsin nearly doubled since 2021, with 804,000 residents facing hunger and more turning to food pantries as high prices and policy changes reduce SNAP eligibility.

Local pantries report a growing strain as this trend spreads across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

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.

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.