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Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/19/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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