https://www.wsaw.com • 27th August 2024

NTC, Taylor Co. organizations team up to teach people about online safety

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - Northcentral Technical College, Taylor County Human Services, and the Taylor County Health Department are teaming up for a safety online talk on Wednesday.

https://www.wsaw.com • 27th August 2024

Taylor County launches initiative to have trained response in event of community emergency

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - A national response program is making its way to central Wisconsin as Taylor County is introducing its own Medical Reserve Corps program.

https://www.wsaw.com • 26th August 2024

The impact of the heat on those working outdoors

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - While some people are lucky to work indoors, others are outside sprucing up their yard or working doing road work. So how exactly is everyone dealing with this heat?

https://www.wsaw.com • 25th August 2024

‘Guns N Hoses’ softball game raises money for veterans

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Zenoff park is known for its softball games, especially when it comes to the annual game of firefighters vs police officers.

https://www.wsaw.com • 24th August 2024

Fallen FBI agent honored with historic marker

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A historic marker is now up in Vilas County to honor a fallen FBI agent from 1934.If you’ve heard of “Baby face” Nelson, then you probably know of Special Agent W. Carter Baum.

https://www.wsaw.com • 23rd August 2024

Kid’s Closet hosts its sixth annual Back to School Bash

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Kid’s Closet in Stevens Point is helping kids get ready for the new school year.

https://www.wsaw.com • 21st August 2024

Weekend thefts at Wausau Whitewater Park have kayakers on high alert

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A recreational hotspot in Wausau is asking for your help. Wausau Whitewater Park had some kayaks and paddle gear stolen this past weekend at its freestyle event.

https://www.wsaw.com • 19th August 2024

New developers look to transform old Rib Mountain home

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - Rib Mountain Drive has developed into a retail hot spot over the years with up-and-coming developers approaching the village for new opportunities.

https://www.wsaw.com • 19th August 2024

Local funeral homes hold grief reflection walk

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Sunday was a day of reflection at Riverside Park in Wausau. Helke and Brainard funeral homes joined together to hold a grief reflection walk for the community.

https://www.wsaw.com • 18th August 2024

6th annual Simmy Foundation golf outing

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The sixth year of the Simmy Foundation golf outing continues to not only pay tribute to veterans across the country, but one still in a certain family’s heart.

https://www.wsaw.com • 13th August 2024

Steady voter turnout as people head to the polls for the primary election

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Today’s primary election sets the tone for who will be on November’s ballot.

https://www.wsaw.com • 12th August 2024

Multi-million dollar runway project underway at Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - A multi-million dollar construction project is underway at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport.

https://www.wsaw.com • 11th August 2024

Lincoln County Fair ends event with a new element

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - On Sunday, the Lincoln County fair’s last day ended with a bang, the demolition derby.

https://www.wsaw.com • 10th August 2024

Log rolling is back at LogJam Fest

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - For those looking for something exciting to do this weekend, Mosinee’s LogJam festival is just the place.

https://www.wsaw.com • 9th August 2024

Humane officer investigating deaths of working goats in Whiting

WHITING, Wis. (WSAW) - The Portage County Humane Officer is investigating the deaths of seven goats.

https://www.wsaw.com • 6th August 2024

Stevens Point hosts National Night Out

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - It was a fun-filled afternoon in Stevens Point as local law enforcement hosted its National Night Out event to connect with the community.

https://www.wsaw.com • 5th August 2024

Plover Whiting youth sports complex break ground on new pavilion

PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - The Woyak Sports Complex in Plover is expected to get some big upgrades throughout the next year.

https://www.wsaw.com • 4th August 2024

Wisconsin Valley Fair holds Little Britches event

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Sunday marks the last day of the Wisconsin Valley Fair for the 2024 season. While all good things must come to an end, for some it’s just the beginning of showing animals.

https://www.wsaw.com • 3rd August 2024

Loved ones remember life of Lincoln Hills youth counselor, call for action

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - Flags flew at half-staff on Saturday to honor Corey Proulx as friends and family gathered in the afternoon to celebrate his life at the Eagles Club in Merrill.

https://www.wsaw.com • 2nd August 2024

Marathon County to partner with City of Wausau for homelessness task force

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The city of Wausau now has several resources and organizations to help the area’s unhoused population.

https://www.wsaw.com • 2nd July 2024

Preventing the spread of invasive species on Wisconsin lakes

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The upcoming holiday weekend is a prime time for people to be cruising out on the lakes, but before you leave with a tan and a couple of fish, you’ll want to make sure you’re not also taking home an invasive species that latched onto your boat.

https://www.wsaw.com • 2nd July 2024

Greenheck Turner Community Center provides sneak peek as crews near completion

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is ticking with many waiting in anticipation. We’re down to less than a month before the new Greenheck Turner Community Center opens its doors.

https://www.wsaw.com • 3rd July 2024

Firework sales decrease amid rain chances this year

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As the holiday quickly approaches, many are out getting their last-minute supplies for parties, including fireworks.

https://www.wsaw.com • 4th July 2024

Stevens Point kicks off Riverfront Rendezvous

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As the country celebrates the Fourth of July, Stevens Point is stepping up its game with its own kind of party.

https://www.wsaw.com • 9th July 2024

Goats make official return to Wausau to feast on invasive plants

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The goats of Liberation Farms are back and here to save you from invasive plant species.

https://www.wsaw.com • 11th July 2024

All-inclusive playground set to open in Tomahawk in August

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is winding down. In a month and a half, Tomahawk will have a new park accessible for all.

https://www.wsaw.com • 13th July 2024

Medical experts explain how heatwaves directly impact your heart

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As the heat takes control in northern and central Wisconsin this next week, the risks are not just outside, but happen to the inside of our bodies specifically the heart.

https://www.wsaw.com • 19th July 2024

Good News Project receives grant to continue renovations

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - After 41 years of serving the community, a local non-profit is looking to improve its own building for a change.

https://www.wsaw.com • 21st July 2024

Wausau Whitewater Park hosts veteran event

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau Whitewater made an impact this weekend as they helped veterans take on a new kind of challenge... whitewater rafting.

https://www.wsaw.com • 22nd July 2024

Mid-State Technical College opens new AMETA Center in central Wisconsin

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a new opportunity for students.

https://www.wsaw.com • 22nd July 2024

AirVenture Cup Race takes flight over Upper Wisconsin

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau AirVenture Cup race kicked off Sunday. The nearly 430-mile course held the biggest turnout in the race history with 120 registered and 84 total racers.

https://www.wsaw.com • 23rd July 2024

Crews prep the grounds as the Wisconsin Valley Fair is just one week away

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the area’s biggest summer events the Wisconsin Valley Fair is now just one week away and as you can imagine, getting Marathon Park ready is no small feat.

https://www.wsaw.com • 26th July 2024

Rothschild to add PFAS facility by end of 2025

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Village of Rothschild is starting work on a new facility to remove PFAS, also known as the “forever chemicals,” that have contaminated water all across the country, from its water once and for all.

https://www.wsaw.com • 29th July 2024

Wisconsin Valley Fair vendors prepare for opening day

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - There’s just one day until the Wisconsin Valley Fair opens its gates for the 2024 season and Marathon Park is beginning to get crowded with vendors and carnival rides.

https://www.wsaw.com • 30th July 2024

SAFER Fire District holds live burn to conduct joint training

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - SAFER Fire District held another burn training today, and this time they opened it up to some other fire departments.

https://www.wsaw.com • 29th June 2024

City of Wausau releases road budget plan

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Orange barrels, cones, and signs that say, “Road work ahead.” Those are just some of the signs of summer and Wausau may have them in surplus soon.

https://www.wsaw.com • 27th June 2024

Sam’s Pizza collaborates with Mountain Bay Metro PD for Kids Day

SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - Summer fun calls for new community events, especially ones you don’t see too often.

https://www.wsaw.com • 27th June 2024

Community Blood Center urges for donations as supply runs low

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - With kids on summer vacation and high school blood drives on hold, the need for blood donations is extremely important.

https://www.wsaw.com • 24th June 2024

Continuous rain damages ripe strawberry crops

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - First the drought last year, and now it seems like there’s no end to the rain this year. Now, many farmers are experiencing damaged crops. Especially berry farmers.

https://www.wsaw.com • 22nd June 2024

Wisconsin Rapids debuts downtown master plan project to garner feedback

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin Rapids’ Downtown Master Project Plan is underway to develop an end-of-year vision of what ‘downtown life’ could look like.

https://www.wsaw.com • 21st June 2024

Keep your basement and belongings protected before heavy rain takes its toll

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - With the heavy rain we’ve received and more on the way, as the water levels rise so do the flooding concerns especially if you live near a body of water or have a basement.

https://www.wsaw.com • 19th June 2024

Marathon County Sheriff’s Office introduces its newest K-9 member

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s the start of a new era for the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. One-year-old ‘Bodhi’ is the team’s newest member and the first K-9 to join the Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) as a therapy dog.

https://www.wsaw.com • 14th June 2024

DATCP adds testing requirements for dairy cattle at fairs

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has released new requirements for testing dairy cattle.

https://www.wsaw.com • 13th June 2024

Ramp Up Marathon County kicks off 2024 season

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Ramp Up Marathon County was back in action this week to kick off the 2024 season in east Wausau.

https://www.wsaw.com • 12th June 2024

Stable Hands Equine Center breaks ground on new additions

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Stable Hands Equine Therapy Center is expanding in many different ways this summer.

https://www.wsaw.com • 7th June 2024

20th annual Man of Honor Society fundraiser kicks off in Wausau

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Man of Honor Society’s annual fundraiser to support veterans and active duty military kicked off at the Eagles Club on Friday.

https://www.wsaw.com • 6th June 2024

Salvation Army celebrates historic National Donut Day

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Salvation Army celebrated National Donut Day on Thursday by sharing baked goods for free at ThriveChurch in Wausau.