Good morning, Wausau.

The Salvation Army needs community volunteers for two-hour bell-ringing shifts daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec.

24 (it is $15,000 short of a $100,000 goal) to help support its vital programs.

Braxtyn Cyborowski (13) from Medford donates pajamas, blankets, books, and snacks to Marshfield Children's Hospital NICU, continuing a four-year tradition inspired by a second-grade project and supported by community fundraisers.

The Wausau Fire Department is continuing its annual Keep the Wreath Green initiative to remind residents to stay alert for fire hazards during the holiday season - the campaign has kept its lights green since Thanksgiving and will conclude on New Year’s Day.

Wisconsin will keep its FoodShare program as is in 2026 while 18 other states, including Texas, Iowa and Indiana, add limits on SNAP benefits for non-nutritional purchases; over 350,000 residents rely on a monthly allotment averaging just over $300.

Wausau’s 525 snowmobile race returns in January as crews work to create 14 inches of ice on the course using 3,500 gallons of water and 500 truck passes (organizers said).

A vintage race begins on Jan. 3, with the championship on Jan. 24-25 and future events planned for riders.

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.