Good morning, Wausau.

A Wausau family is seeking help after a house fire on Saturday at Lazy Acres destroyed most of their home and belongings; firefighters rescued a pet and reported no injuries as the family begins rebuilding with community support.

The Milwaukee Brewers are taking on the Dodgers in their NLCS rematch as local bars in Wausau fill up with fans—boosting sales at spots like Milwaukee Burger Company.

The Better Business Bureau warns student loan borrowers about scammers using fake calls, texts, and emails to promise loan forgiveness and lower payments.

This advisory comes as the school year starts, so borrowers are urged to verify offers with official .gov websites before paying fees.

Weston began its annual yard waste pickup yesterday using trucks with vacuum units to collect leaves along 120 miles of streets, and crews will cover every street twice over the next six weeks; residents are asked to pile leaves and grass separately (sticks can delay the process).

Marathon County Health Department inspected local food establishments in September 2026.

Some restaurants, including AthensEddie’s Bar and Taco Bell, reported no violations, while others like Mosinee Cafe and Polito’s Pizza faced multiple food safety issues + lapses that need correction.

Health officials warn residents that relying on AI for health advice may lead to missing necessary doctor visits (with 14% reportedly forgoing care) because AI can offer unverified information.

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.