Wausau
Today
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salvation Army in Wausau and Stevens Point announces its holiday campaigns, introducing innovative donation methods and volunteer opportunities to support community needs. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Central Wisconsin is experiencing an increase in traffic sign thefts, posing potential safety risks. WAOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials are negotiating to have Night Ranger perform at the 2025 Wisconsin Valley Fair after weather postponed their previous concert. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ D.C. Everest Junior High School students honored local veterans through a special ceremony featuring music, art, and personal tributes, emphasizing the importance of showing gratitude for military service. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wausau experiences unprecedented voter turnout with nearly 2,000 people registering at the polls on Election Day, leading to three-hour wait times. WSAW
- ➤ Yee Leng Xiong graciously concedes to Pat Snyder in the 85th Assembly District race, expressing gratitude towards supporters and optimism for future endeavors. WAOW
- ➤ Wisconsin election officials work diligently post-election day to certify results at county and state levels, ensuring every vote is accurately counted. WSAW
- ➤ Voters in 11 out of 12 central Wisconsin municipalities supported measures to appoint, rather than elect, clerks and treasurers to enhance operational efficiency. Wausau Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin is set to receive $21.8 million from Kroger in a $1.37 billion settlement addressing the opioid crisis, with total settlements for the state surpassing $780 million. WSAW
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United Way of Marathon County Turkey Trot 2024
Experience a spirited 5K run through downtown Wausau, supporting the Marathon County Hunger Coalition with proceeds from registration fees.
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Central Wisconsin Holiday Gift and Craft Show
The Holiday Gift & Craft Show showcases the work of local artisans across various mediums, providing a vibrant shopping experience in Central Wisconsin.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
~ Abraham Lincoln
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