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Friday, December 6th, 2024
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sylvan Hill plans to open its slopes on December 14, benefiting from cold temperatures that have improved snowmaking operations compared to last year. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau celebrates the holiday season with its annual Holiday Parade, featuring floats, a tree lighting ceremony, and a warming party with Santa. WAOW
- ➤ Kassandra Sepeda will rejoin the Sunrise 7 team as an anchor and executive producer, enhancing the news team with her experience starting Dec. 11. WSAW
- ➤ A power outage caused streetlights on Bridge Street in Wausau to flash rapidly, with repairs expected to be completed by Thursday night. WSAW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wausau's Economic Development Committee has approved the North Riverfront Development Guide, outlining potential future multi-family residential and commercial uses along with public spaces and parking, with projects possibly starting in 2027. WSAW
- ➤ Eli Lilly announces a $3 billion investment in expanding a Wisconsin factory for increased production of diabetes and obesity drugs. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau School District task force suggests closing or repurposing four elementary schools to improve building utilization and reduce maintenance costs, affecting 28% of students' attendance areas. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Mr. Chi Neng Vang's Newcomer's class at Wausau’s Horace Mann Middle School offers a supportive environment for refugee students to learn English and adapt to American culture. WSAW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin Rapids and D.C. Everest secured victories in wrestling, while the SPASH boys basketball team improved to a 2-1 season record with a win over Chippewa Falls. WSAW
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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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