Good morning, Wausau.

Six months after an EF-3 tornado hit Ringle, local volunteers plus a roofing company and Habitat for Humanity stepped in to help repair damaged roofs.

Their swift work has strengthened bonds as families recover and rebuild their homes.

On Sept. 12, a plane carrying Tom Tiffany lost engine power due to a delayed fuel tank switch and crashed into Lake Wausau; both men sustained minor injuries and were rescued by the Wausau Fire Department.

More than 100 students from five area schools toured an active construction site at Aspirus during a hands-on career day hosted by Miron Construction; they tried bricklaying and digital design (an effort to address the trades workforce gap) while a senior noted the apprenticeship set up her path as a carpenter.

Northcentral Technical College launched Wisconsin’s first dental therapy program at the NTC Community Dental Clinic on Tuesday, Oct.

13. The new cohort will train to expand dental care in rural areas with state funding and Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation support.

Wausau School District is hosting a free FAFSA help event (run by College Goal Wisconsin) today from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Career Center of Wausau West High School to help families complete financial aid applications.

Alice Lynette Jackson, a Black organic farmer near Johnson Creek, fears the new 765-kilovolt BECI power line will split her 120-acre property and harm nearby fields, forests, and wetlands.

The project, set for completion in 2033, has spurred local opposition over its environmental risks.

Aspirus Health opened a neonatal clinic to care for children needing intensive support from birth to age three.

Located at 2720 Plaza Drive on the Aspirus Wausau campus, the clinic offers neonatologists and therapists+physical, speech, language, and occupational support for post-discharge care.

Kowalski Masonry in Wausau qualified for the national Specmix Bricklayer 500 in Las Vegas last week + the team now aims to secure a third national title during the upcoming competition in January.

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.