News across Marathon County
River Edge Trail segment from Winton Street to Gilbert Park slated for spring
Another half-mile of riverfront trail could open on Wausau's north side next year. Here's where the River Edge Trail is headed.
No deed restriction yet for 1300 Cleveland as Wausau committee eyes EPA cleanup help
A deed restriction barring industry at 1300 Cleveland Ave. is absent from Tuesday's Wausau committee packet. Also up: the UWSP campus option and a Habitat lot sale.
Hundreds of Wisconsin election offices not using cybersecurity best practices
Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail are still being used for official election business in hundreds of Wisconsin communities. A new analysis finds the cybersecurity gap is concentrated entirely in municipalities with fewer than 5,000 residents.
Crews rebuild final ramp at Oak Island skate park
Crews are rebuilding the final ramp at Wausau's Oak Island skate park, finishing a years-long project to roughly double the size of the old skate park.
Today in History: Today is Sunday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2026.
On this date: In 1980, ABC premiere of Saturday futuristic fantasy cartoon "Thundarr the Barbarian".
Big Ten football Week 5 power rankings: Iowa, Michigan, PSU all fall
Wisconsin keeps climbing after another win, while Michigan, Penn State and Iowa all tumble. The Badgers are now No. 8 — but several surprise teams are making noise near the top.
Wisconsin Yard & Garden: Plant hormones change with seasons
The process of leaves turning yellow, orange and red in fall started as the active growth hormones, which promote chlorophyll (green pigment) in leaves, started to decline due to longer dark periods accumulating each day.
Daily Poll for October 4, 2026: Your Pumpkin Plans
Are you carving a classic jack-o’-lantern, painting a mess-free design, baking homemade pie, or leaving your porch decor completely untouched? Cast your vote in our fall pumpkin poll:
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Riverlife Park on Wausau parks agenda: Junior Achievement plaza change, restroom vandalism update
Vandals keep targeting the restrooms at Riverlife Park, Wausau's $4.7 million riverfront playground. Here's what city staff are doing, and what else is changing at the park.
Wisconsin measles cases up to 243, and that could be an undercount
Wisconsin added 29 measles cases Oct. 2, bringing the 2026 total to 243 across eight counties, including five cases in Marathon County. What to know:
Your letters: Schofield reader urges voters to seek reliable election information
A Schofield reader says her experience observing a polling place gave her confidence in the process and urges voters to seek reliable information before casting their ballots.