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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yellow Banks Park in Weston now features an inclusive kayak launch and new parking lot—designed to help people with disabilities explore the Eau Claire River safely. The dock is removed in winter and reinstalled for the regular kayak season to meet community needs. WSAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local small business owners gathered at the Pines Event Center in Rhinelander for the annual Fall Summit hosted by the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation—leaders discussed boosting efficiency and shared news like 66 new startups and $5.7 billion in manufacturing investments. Speakers noted that strengthening local practices can help drive growth in the Northwoods economy. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Women from central Wisconsin gathered today at UW Stevens Point for the 6th annual Women's Trailblazer Conference to learn leadership skills, start businesses, and promote social change. Organizers say the event—attended by 225 community members—will empower women to lead in their communities. WAOW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fall colors in central Wisconsin are past their peak as far northern areas peaked in the second week of October and far southern areas will peak at the end of October—showing varied seasonal trends. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veterans will continue to receive disability payments and health care because VA funds come from a separate appropriation, ensuring essential services run during the shutdown — veterans can still schedule appointments and have claims processed as usual. Some programs like TAPS and career counseling are suspended — veterans are advised to call local offices for more information. WSAW
- ➤ Families testified at the Capitol on Wednesday in support of SB 317, a bill that would require schools to have AEDs and staff trained in CPR for cardiac emergencies—exemplified by a parent sharing how her 16-year-old son collapsed during a basketball game—to ensure faster emergency response. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Milwaukee Burger Co. in Wausau hosted its annual Burgers for Boobs event on Wednesday to raise $10,000 for breast cancer awareness, with proceeds from burger sales, tips, and a pie challenge donated to Marshfield Clinic’s mobile mammography unit—supporting awareness, prevention, and treatment efforts. The fundraiser at 2200 Stewart Ave. included burgers, drinks, raffle tickets, shirts, and proceeds from Down East Cider’s Pink Lemonade on tap. WSAW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ NewsChannel 7 is airing ‘The Senior Living Show’ at 6:30 p.m. today on WSAW to highlight local experts discussing how seniors are living more active lives in the community. The half-hour special features resources from Integrated Pain Solutions, The Landing, Hougum Law Firm, Shippy Shoes, Sew Smart, Forward Bank, and All Ears Hearing Care—streaming will be available in early November. WSAW
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Live Music at Bull Falls Brewing Co.
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Bull Falls Brewing Co. — Free entry — Catch OPEN TAB playing live and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at this local brewery.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 60th Anniversary Blood Drive Part 2
6 p.m. — Lazy Acres Manufactured Home Community — Free — Celebrate community spirit and help save lives by donating blood.
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Mosaic Holiday Portrait Sessions
3:20-7 p.m. — Rise Up Central Wisconsin — $35 minimum donation — Capture cherished family moments in festive holiday portraits and support a great cause.
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