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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

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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

  • Roundy’s Supermarkets agrees to a $1M settlement for discrepancies in product weights and labeling issues found across Wisconsin stores.  WSAW
  • Hunting gear and deer processing costs are up due to inflation, but hunter enthusiasm remains high as the gun-deer season approaches.  WSAW

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

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

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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