Wausau
Today
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators across Wausau received Reach for the Stars grants to fund creative programs—ranging from reading initiatives to hands-on science projects—for K-12 schools. The funding will spark classroom activity and innovation as noted in today’s community announcement. Wausau Daily Herald
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin consumers are urged to avoid holiday scams by verifying seller details and shopping only on official websites. Guidance recommends not paying upfront and staying cautious with unexpected messages to protect personal and financial information. Wausau Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes announced his bid for governor in 2026 after narrowly losing a Senate race in 2022 + local observers note his comeback attempt is rare in Wisconsin history. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing is holding evening training flights with F-35 aircraft today through Thursday (until about 7:30 p.m). Residents may notice the nighttime operations as part of readiness for state and federal missions. WSAW
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Sweating with Santa 5K 2025
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Greenheck Turner Community Center (GTCC) — Proceeds support youth sports scholarships — Experience a unique indoor 5K run with Santa for the whole family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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