Wausau
Today
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin's DNR emphasizes firearm safety and the importance of wearing fluorescent clothing for hunters during the nine-day hunting season to prevent injuries. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jill Underly proposes a $60 million investment to enhance career and technical education in Wisconsin, aiming to prepare students for future careers by expanding program offerings. WSAW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service is replacing 'wind chill' with 'extreme cold' to more clearly communicate the dangers of cold weather. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Common Council approved a 2025 annual budget with the smallest levy increase in a decade, focusing on maintaining city operations while implementing a new public event safety charge and managing health insurance and wage increases. Wausau Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nationwide recall on organic carrots from over a dozen brands due to E. coli contamination, leading to 39 illnesses and one death across 18 states. Wausau Daily Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Animal House Pet Care in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, launches a pet shuttle service to transport pets safely within a 15-mile radius, responding to high demand on social media. WAOW
- ➤ Rib Mountain gym, Burn Boot Camp Wausau, offers free classes on Thankful Tuesdays to promote health and community support before Thanksgiving. WSAW
- ➤ AAA forecasts nearly 80 million Americans, including 1.6 million from Wisconsin, will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, marking a record high and underscores the importance of planning for safety. WSAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Conquerors, a new arena soccer team, will have their inaugural season in Weston, playing at the Greenheck Turner Community Center. 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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Cirque Dreams: Holidaze in Wausau
This annual holiday theatrical event combines a Broadway-style production with contemporary circus arts, promising a unique and festive experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
All progress depends on the unreasonable person.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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