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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Wausau Police Department provides a special patrol service to monitor homes of vacationing residents, enhancing security during their absence.  WSAW
  • Wausau's botanical gardens reverted to its original name, Monk Botanical Gardens, following public and familial backlash after a brief renaming to Wausau Botanic Gardens.  Wausau Daily Herald
  • Sylvan Hill in Wausau opens an additional tubing hill and extends weekend hours to accommodate families during the school winter break, with proceeds supporting local community services.  WSAW

CRIME NEWS

  • A Wausau woman pleads not guilty by insanity to charges of neglect and abuse after her stepdaughter was found 40 pounds underweight.  WSAW

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Wausau School District has declared a snow day for Thursday, Dec. 19, canceling all classes and virtual learning.  WAOW
  • The Wausau and D.C. Everest School Districts in Wisconsin have canceled classes on Thursday due to anticipated heavy snowfall, valuing safety above all.  WSAW

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Habitat for Humanity of Wausau encourages community participation in their Holiday Lights Recycling Program to support home ownership and repairs for low-income families.  Wausau Times
  • Wisconsin's open water musky fishing season concludes on December 31, with a reminder that targeting musky through ice is prohibited.  WAOW

HEALTH NEWS

  • Recent measures reveal a decline in Norovirus levels in Wausau's wastewater, though they remain high, with emphasis on prevention through handwashing and minimal public exposure if symptomatic.  WSAW

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A Toy Specialist highlights STEM toys and active playthings as top Christmas gift picks for children, emphasizing creativity and learning.  WSAW

EVENTS

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