Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keith Cormican, founder of Bruce's Legacy, led a volunteer search for Ryan Borgwardt, who is now believed to have faked his death, without planning to seek compensation for the extensive efforts. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Winter Brew Fest offers attendees beer samples, a commemorative glass, a brat bar, and live music on Jan. 17 in downtown Wausau. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau charities extend hours and services to shelter more people due to extreme cold, implementing 'Community on Call' for unhoused individuals. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau's ECDC prepares to assist a new group of refugees, emphasizing their positive community contributions and addressing common misconceptions. WAOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Community Theatre will present its 17th production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ from December 12 through 15 at The Veninga Theater on the UW Stevens Point Wausau Campus. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Wausau City Council meeting, citizens discussed homelessness and Police Chief Matt Barnes clarified misconceptions around a recent death, underscoring the challenges and limitations in helping the homeless. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The appointment of Kennedy as Health and Human Services Secretary could energize the raw milk movement, despite its association with health risks and illness outbreaks. Wausau Daily Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A naming contest for a new Northwoods League women's softball team in Wausau has begun, inviting fans to vote until December 15. WSAW
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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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