Good morning, Wausau.

A dog was successfully rescued by the Wausau Fire Department after falling through the ice on the Wisconsin River and reunited with its family.

Visit Wausau received the Destinations Wisconsin Trailblazer Award for their work on the Great Pinery Heritage Waterway, enhancing local tourism and economy.

Melissa Langbehn retires from WAOW after a distinguished 34-year career, reflecting on her impactful tenure as a reporter, anchor, and community participant.

Habitat for Humanity of Wausau is running a holiday lights recycling program to support its Home Ownership, Critical Home Repairs, and Veterans Build programs, aiming to collect 5,000 lbs of lights this season.

The Grand Theater in Wausau recommends buying gift certificates for Christmas, offering diverse show options and a three-year validity period.

The Wausau Elementary Task Force recommended redistributing students to address over 1,100 empty desks, citing aging facilities and aiming to maintain educational quality and minimize student impact.

The Wausau School Board is evaluating a proposal to reorganize the district to address 1300 empty seats and save money, with decisions to be taken on December 18.

Horace Mann Middle School and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School evacuated due to a false bomb threat, later determined to be a swatting incident.

Marathon County Health Department's November 2024 inspections reveal hygiene and safety violations in various food establishments, with one in Wausau cited for eight violations and another in Weston for six.

Almond-Bancroft and Newman's boys basketball teams achieved victories over Northland Lutheran and Amherst respectively, with strategic gameplay marking the matches.

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.