Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Miss Wausau Area Scholarship Competition will select its 2025 titleholders on Nov. 2, offering scholarship opportunities and a chance to compete in statewide and potentially national contests. Wausau Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcycle collision with a minivan in Wausau resulted in one fatality and one person seriously injured, with no injuries reported among the minivan's five occupants. WAOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wausau, Wisconsin surpasses its goal by replacing 556 lead service lines in 2024 and plans to replace 1,800 more by 2025 with state funding. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau Mayor Doug Diny proposes a lower 2.5 percent tax levy increase for 2025, aiming for departmental budget cuts and increased school funding to manage borrowing and promote city growth. WSAW
- ➤ Wisconsin voters are encouraged to mail their absentee ballots by Oct. 29 to ensure they are counted for the Nov. 5 election, with alternatives available for late submissions. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Wausau Mayor Doug Diny announces a proposed 2.5 percent budget cut for all city departments, sparking discussions among city officials and community members. WAOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A safety alert advises that space heaters should be plugged directly into an outlet, not left unattended, and placed away from flammable materials to prevent the 1,700 fires they cause annually in the US. WSAW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Steve Koprowicz, known as Steve the County Collector, aims to dance in every U.S. county and has visited about 600 out of over 3,000 while simultaneously studying for his Master's Degree. WAOW
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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.
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Don McLean Live in Concert
Experience the iconic music of Don McLean live at The Grand Theater in Wausau.
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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.
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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.
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