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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wausau teacher Rob Hughes, with the help of students and the community, has expanded his 'Food For Hope' initiative to more areas, raising almost $24,000 this year to provide holiday meals. WSAW
- ➤ The Stevens Point Fire Department advises drivers to prepare for winter by equipping their vehicles with emergency kits including essentials such as food, water, warm clothing, a first aid kit, and traction aids. WSAW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Wausau man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for severely beating and stabbing a woman, following his guilty plea to two counts of aggravated battery. Wausau Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Wisconsin bear season concluded with hunters harvesting 4,285 bears, marking an increase from the prior year's harvest due to factors such as reduced natural food sources and a strong opening week. WSAW
- ➤ Wisconsin's 9-day gun deer season is set to start, with 550,000 hunters expected amid a near 2 million deer population, boosted by mild winter and agricultural factors. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers completes his annual tour of Wisconsin's 72 counties, engaging with communities and supporting projects across the state. 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
There are always two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.
~ J.P. Morgan
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