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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Four schools in Marathon County, including Mosinee High School, are constructing tiny homes to support people in need, with essentials and communal facilities planned for the project.  WSAW
  • Wausau and Marathon County Parks Department to host an outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania on Oct. 23 as part of a Halloween event, with afternoon business trick-or-treating.  WSAW

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • One person died and several were injured in an apartment fire in Schofield, Wis., with the State Fire Marshal’s Office leading the investigation.  WAOW

ECONOMY NEWS

  • In July 2024, Marathon County home sales prices rose, with median values for single-family homes and condos showing significant changes from the previous months and year.  Wausau Daily Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Riverside Elementary School in Wisconsin is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for integrating technology into education over the past decade.  WAOW
  • A seminar in Wausau aims to educate parents on safe internet practices for children, addressing digital dangers and offering protective resources.  WSAW

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The NOAA's winter outlook forecasts a milder fall and a possible La Niña-driven winter for Wisconsin, with above-normal temperatures this fall and equal chances for precipitation.  Wausau Daily Herald

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Wausau's Common Council will review a resolution to allocate $3,000 for enhanced security measures around the city's election drop box, following a decision to not prohibit its use for absentee ballots.  Wausau Daily Herald

HEALTH NEWS

  • The FDA has escalated a recall of eggs from Milo's Poultry Farms in Wisconsin to Class 1, linking them to a multi-state salmonella outbreak with 65 cases and 24 hospitalizations but no reported deaths.  Wausau Daily Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Red Granite Grinder Cycling Event

    Experience a thrilling adventure through Central Wisconsin's scenic trails with options for various distances, including a family-friendly ride, as part of the Ironbull Red Granite Grinder.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • Live Music with Pete Henry

    Experience a night of live music with Pete Henry at Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill in Wausau.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • The Neverland Express Concert with Caleb Johnson

    Experience an electrifying night of music featuring The Neverland Express alongside Caleb Johnson at The Grand Theater in Wausau.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Don McLean Live in Concert

    Experience the iconic music of Don McLean live at The Grand Theater in Wausau.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • Diwali Festival Celebration

    Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an enchanting evening hosted by the Indian Society of Central Wisconsin featuring cultural activities and festivities.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Wisconsin Workday User Group Meeting - November 2024

    Experience a day filled with learning and networking opportunities tailored for Workday users in Wisconsin.

    Wed, 11/6/24

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