UW Madison professor weighs in on Trump’s executive order
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The proposed federal spending freeze has been temporarily delayed until Monday.
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January 2025
UWSP Marshfield opens new restaurant
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - A beloved Marshfield food truck, well-known for its unique take on food favorites, is blossoming into its own restaurant.
Sprint World Cup holds championship race day
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Nearly 145 competitors raced in the annual Sprint World Cup on Sunday. Formerly known as the Flip Merwin Benefit Memorial, the Sprint World Cup has been around for three years now.
Best ways to prepare your return as tax season begins Monday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Tax filing season begins Monday, so if you’re eager to get that return back early, it might be best to start getting your documents together this weekend.
New restaurant down at Gulliver's Landing
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We may be a few weeks into the new year, but 2025 already seems to have some exciting things in store for the Wausau area—specifically, new businesses.
Merrrill Schools superintendent explains how and when district decides to cancel class
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - While many schools are closed Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some were scheduled to still be open.
Sunnyvale Park hosts 35 teams for Wausau Pond Hockey Classic
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - With the cold here for the next few days, many people may be hunkering down indoors, but some athletes aren’t laying low.
Cold temps put the "winter" in Winterfest
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The low temperatures and the snow helped make Wausau’s Winterfest come to life this year.
Wausau Pond Hockey Classic is back!
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A classic tradition is back for yet another year of fun and competition.
Road referendum ordinance may change in near future
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Road projects are a constant and can be costly. Back in August of 2022, an ordinance passed in Stevens Point said any road work over $1 million had to go on a ballot as a referendum.
Wisconsin Rapids’ ATV/UTV ordinance looks to get new vote from committee
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - Allowing ATVs and UTVs on city streets in Wisconsin Rapids is at the forefront again.
Annual show educates people on model trains
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - For 27 years and counting, vendors and model train clubs across the badger state have traveled to the Stevens Point area for one weekend to provide train lovers with a fun experience.
Second annual mental health awareness event offers resources to the community
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - On Saturday, an annual event in Rothschild is shed light on all the mental health resources available in central Wisconsin.
Rep. Van Orden holds talks with frustrated Portage Co. farmers
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Farms bring food from the field to your table. While they may not do so directly, they keep you fed every day.
Wausau Events excited for double-dose of fun on Winter Weekend
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As it feels more like winter outside, Wausau Events is asking what better way to celebrate the season than with two of its biggest events during Winter Weekend.
Wausau adds safety measures to 400 Block
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Concrete barriers in front of stores are so common these days, you probably don’t even notice them.
Central Wisconsin legislators sworn in to state assembly
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Monday marked inauguration day for two freshmen representatives in Central Wisconsin.
UWSP hosts third annual wedding expo
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - It may only be a few days into 2025, but weddings are happening all year long, and what better way to plan than by attending a wedding expo?
Monroe House looking for room sponsors
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A Stevens Point transitional living home is hoping to open at the end of January, but they need help to reach that goal.
Portage County looking for input on bike/ped path
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Portage County area is looking to improve its way of getting around town. Whether that be by car, bike, or walking.
February 2025
Crews get to work on potholes across central Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Potholes. It’s a word no one likes to hear. They’re making an appearance once again as the snow continues to melt, but crews are breaking out a temporary fix until the ground is finally thawed.
Evers hosts roundtable to address budget message questions and concerns
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Gov. Tony Evers made a pitstop to Wausau for the second time since delivering his budget address last Tuesday.
Public opinion session planned Tuesday for old Northern Steel Casting site in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - People living in Wisconsin Rapids are invited to City Hall for on Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on what should be done with the Northern Steel Casting building.
Powers Bluff tubing hill hosts final day of season
ARPIN, Wis. (WSAW) - The lack of snow buildup has impacted many communities across Northcentral Wisconsin, including those who enjoy tubing.
UWSP at Marshfield hold another year of its Cultural Fair
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is known for hosting many events, all catered to providing more opportunities for its students and the community. Saturday, the school filled another weekend day on the calendar with a fun event and celebrated everyone in the community.UWSP at Marshfield has been hosting a culture fair for more than 10 years now. For over a decade, people have come to the campus to eat to their hearts content, listen to a wide range of music and cel...
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome fueled by community support as they work to open after fire
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A long-time Wausau business is cleaning up after a fire damaged their building last weekend. Day’s Bowl-A-Dome has been part of the community since the mid-1940s. Now, they’re trying to get back on their feet.
Potential impacts from the state budget address
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The biennial, or every two-year, budget address from the governor is Tuesday evening.
Greenheck Turner Community Center hosts soccer camp for kids with disabilities
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Those who grew up playing sports may remember attending a camp—one that brought new friends, inspiring coaches and a deeper love for the game.
Wausau Dartball League celebrates 95 years
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - One organization in the Wausau area is celebrating 95 years of playing one particular game... dartball.
Central Wisconsin Children’s Theater debuts Les Misérables Feb. 14-16 in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Broadway classic is making its way to Wausau, but with a local twist. The Central Wisconsin Children’s Theater is set to debut its production of Les Misérables Feb. 14-16.
Aspirus MedEvac offers simulation courses for employees
MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) - When you’re in a life-or-death situation, every second counts. The Aspirus Med-Evac team knows this all too well. Every three to four months they go through a training simulation at Central Wisconsin Airport with various situations at the top of their minds.
Tariffs 101: Understanding how it impacts you
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - President Donald Trump is promising a new tariff on a major product. Last week, he put a temporary pause on increased tariffs against Mexico and Canada, but now he says he’s planning to put tariffs on all steel and aluminum, including Mexico and Canada.
Booking up your weekend with ‘The Story Cellar’
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - With all the snow we’ve gotten this weekend, hunkering down indoors with a good book never sounded so good. Especially with a used one from a local bookstore.
Know before you buy; CBD drinks continue to rise in popularity
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - As more and more energy drinks line the shelves, so do the teenagers who flock to them. However, before your child takes it to the checkout, you might want to check if those colorful cans and bottles are actually a THC-infused drink.
Wausau’s ‘Cafe 60′ gives space for socialization and nutrition for seniors
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As we get older, socialization and eating healthy take on a higher priority. One program called Cafe 60 is helping the older population do both of those things.
Karl's Transport spreads word on missing people
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - When you see an eye-catching billboard, it’s hard to look away. Even more so when it’s on wheels.
Badger State Games host pickleball tournament
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Summer sports may be paused until warmer weather comes along, but that did not stop people from playing one popular sport during the return of the Badger State Games this weekend.
Special Olympics Polar Plunge returns for another year
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - The snow may be heading in, but the cold on Saturday was perfect for one annual outdoor tradition: The Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
March 2025
Granite Peak hosts annual Pond Skim event
RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - An annual event at Granite Peak Ski Area returned on Saturday. The Bone & Joint Pond Skim takes place just a couple weeks before the end of the skiing season.
Tomahawk's Bootlegger's Lodge featured in upcoming Taste of the Draft event
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WSAW) - Bootlegger’s Lodge in Tomahawk will be part of a Taste of the Draft event, put on by the Packers next month during the NFL Draft.
Services across Marathon Co. move locations to better organize efforts
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Several departments in Marathon County will be moving or already have moved to a new building. They include the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC) of Central Wisconsin and the Veteran Services Office.
U.S. Army Field Band to perform Tuesday night in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will be taking the stage Tuesday night in Wisconsin Rapids in front of a sold-out crowd.
Old Vesper elementary school turns into apartment complex
VESPER, Wis. (WSAW) - What once used to be the old Vesper Elementary School is now transforming into something else. A housing complex. But the idea wasn’t formed by just anyone.
Wisconsin Rapids plans to extend mayoral term limits
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - Come next election cycle, you might see the Wisconsin Rapids mayor in the role for a longer time in office.
Birnamwood man celebrates 104th birthday
BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. (WSAW) - When you’re a kid, you think living forever is possible. You even dream of living to 100 years old. For one man in central Wisconsin, he’s already beaten that goal, and is reaching another.
Honoring and remembering lives lost in Marathon Co. eight years ago
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - March 22 is a day that looks back to eight years ago when tragedy struck three communities across Marathon Co. Four individuals were killed, and four families’ lives were altered forever.Karen Barclay. Dianne Look. Sara Quirt Sann. Jason Weiland.
City of Merrill buys National Guard Armory
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - The City of Merrill has a new project on its hands. They now own the National Guard Armory that sits next to the fairgrounds.
Weston supper club heads to NFL Draft for Taste of the Draft
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - The countdown is on. We are now 37 days away from the NFL Draft in Green Bay. Before then, you may want to curb your pre-draft appetite and check out the Taste of the Draft.
Girl Scouts learning life lessons from selling cookies
RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - Honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring. Those are just some of the things highlighted in the Girl Scout Law.
Children's Imaginarium hosts mini-medics event
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Children’s Imaginarium in Wausau is known for impacting young minds. On Saturday, they collaborated with the Medical College of Wisconsin to teach kids about the importance health and medicine at their collaborative event called Mini-Medics.
Wausau students work to improve access to menstrual supplies in schools across Marathon County
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Middle school can be rough. From the awkwardness of socializing to puberty, it can be hard for students. It’s especially hard when you don’t have the resources you need.
Rhinelander School District hoping to pass operational referendum on April 1
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAW) - Nearly 90 school districts across Wisconsin are gearing up for the April 1 election. The day when proposed referendums will either pass or fail.
Wausau Fire Dept. finds success in community-based paramedic program
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A step in the right direction. That’s what the Wausau Fire Department is doing with their Community Care Paramedic program. The program helps patients notice the symptoms that could lead to emergency situations long before dialing 911.
Wausau art studio hosts successful demo day after brief hiatus
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A local art studio is working to get more people into their studio through a demo day. As the team at Art on Grand works to add more artists to its studio, they’re showcasing the talents that their current ones have.
Auburndale School hoping for safety improvements for April referendum
AUBURNDALE, Wis. (WSAW) - The Auburndale School District is asking for $13.5 million on their April first referendum. That money would cover two topics: a base plan for issues they’ve needed addressed for years and a potential new addition.
Let Marathon County know how your LIFE is in the community
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A survey designed for people living in Marathon County is now open.The LIFE Report is an ongoing effort from a variety of community organizations asking you to weigh in on what changes could make your life better.
Sylvan Hill tubing hill closes for season
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Sunday was the last day of the season down at Sylvan Hill tubing hill in Wausau.
Nutterville Beatercross races hosts fourth annual event
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Nutterville SnowNuts Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Beatercross races. Last year they took a year off because of the lack of snow, but this year they are back in a big way.
