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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marathon County Highway Department is converting trucks into plow trucks and preparing for winter while still completing final road construction projects. WSAW
- ➤ The Marathon County Public Library in Wausau will host the Wausau Paranormal Research Society for a free public event to share their investigative experiences on October 17. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old man from Plover, Jeremiah J. Pelletier, was charged with involvement in kidnapping and assaulting a Wausau man, based on evidence including a video showing the victim bound and beaten. Wausau Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin cranberry growers are optimistic about this season's harvest, buoyed by a productive late summer and a crop that continues to thrive annually. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced an increase in general school aids by 4.2% to $5.58 billion for the 2024-25 school year, affecting aid distribution to schools statewide based on prior-year data. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Tammy Baldwin discusses tariffs and their impact on the ginseng industry during a visit to Hsu Ginseng Enterprises in Wausau, endorsing targeted tariffs to protect local agriculture. WSAW
- ➤ Several central Wisconsin towns and one village will vote in November on whether to switch their clerk and treasurer positions from elected to appointed, a move reflecting broader statewide trends driven by job complexity and stability needs. Wausau Daily Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Culver's introduces a new sweet and spicy cheese curd flavor to celebrate National Cheese Curd Day, available until the end of the month or while supplies last. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wausau West volleyball secured a 3-1 win against Merrill, and Newman soccer defeated Mosinee with the same score, marking notable victories in their respective seasons. WSAW
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Live Music with Pete Henry
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The Neverland Express Concert with Caleb Johnson
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Don McLean Live in Concert
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Diwali Festival Celebration
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