Good morning, Wausau.

A federal spending bill now limits hemp products to 0.4 mg THC per container, a change that could force many local businesses to cut nearly all THC offerings.

Wausau’s Forward Beverage Company (opened in 2023) said they are testing new recipes (if the rule takes effect next year) as negotiations continue for state hemp regulation.

Central Wisconsin teens won top prizes at the National FFA Convention and Expo.

Marshall Kleiman won the Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Award while Hannah Oleson earned the Beef Production Placement Award and Ava Nicole Medo received the Goat Production Entrepreneurship and Placement Award.

Faculty and staff at NTC integrated AI into classroom learning and campus operations (including the campus restaurant, cosmetology classrooms, and farm animal care) when they presented at the national education conference in Nashville on October 28.

Their presentation, seen by nearly 3,000 attendees, highlighted how the college quickly embraced AI to boost teaching and practical applications.

The southbound lane on Grand Avenue reopened for one lane of travel Friday morning, but both lanes from Townline Rd.—Thomas St. remain closed until Thursday.

Northbound traffic continues to use only one lane from Floral Ln.—Thomas St.

Jason Wyland, a flight nurse with Aspirus MedEvac, was named the 2025 National Paramedic of the Year for his 28 years of EMS service.

He was recognized at the EMS World Expo on Oct. 22 in Indianapolis — his award honors his leadership and care for patients.

Edgar beat Mondovi 21-14 on Friday night and advanced to the state championship for the third straight time, setting a record with their 16th state appearance—Stratford lost 22-13 to the Northwestern Tigers.

Guided Tour: Birds in Art Fifty

1-3 p.m. — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5 entry (includes lunch) — Explore the intersection of avian beauty and artistic expression in a guided tour.

Central Wisconsin Holiday Gift and Craft Show

9 AM - 4 PM — Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center — $5 admission — Discover unique handmade gifts and crafts from local artisans in a festive atmosphere.