News across Marathon County
Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State | Game details, storylines for Oct. 3
USA TODAY NETWORK Wisconsin (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Michigan State (2-2, 0-1) When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison. TV: Big Ten Network with Jason Horowitz (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analysis) and Brooke Fletcher (sideline). Radio: FM-94.5 in…
Parts of northern Wisconsin near peak fall color as October arrives
USA TODAY NETWORK The leaves across northern Wisconsin are quickly turning shades of red, orange and yellow as October arrives with some places already approaching peak color. Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report shows a handful of northern counties getting close to peak color,…
Pete Crow-Armstrong wins Baseball Digest player of the year. Jacob Misiorowski voted top pitcher
? THE MIZ DOES IT! Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski has been named Baseball Digest’s Major League Pitcher of the Year after a dominant season that helped Milwaukee post the best record in baseball.
Who has the edge? Our predictions for the Brewers’ NLDS against the Padres
The best-of-five series begins Saturday at American Family Field. How many games do YOU think the Brewers need to move on?
Raising Cane’s to open new Rib Mountain restaurant Monday
The wait is almost over, Rib Mountain! Raising Cane’s opens Monday on Rib Mountain Drive, bringing its famous chicken fingers, Cane’s Sauce and late-night hours to the Wausau area. Here’s what to know before opening day.
Can Wisconsin sustain Penn State success? What 3 key stats suggest
Badgers shock Penn State in Happy Valley, but can they keep it rolling? Turnovers, the ground game, and third downs could decide if this was a one-week high or a true turning point.
Today in History: Today is Friday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2026.
On this date: In 1982, Sony CDP-101 is the world's first commercially released compact disc player, launched by Sony in Japan , for 168,000 yen ( 1066.90 USD).
Your letters: Wind energy is a critical cash crop for Wisconsin farmers
A Land & Liberty Coalition representative argues the proposed Hub City Wind Farm could give Marathon County farmers a reliable source of income while preserving landowners’ right to decide how their property is used.
Daily Poll for October 2, 2026: Best Seasonal Foods
Summer cookouts, fall harvests, winter comfort food, or spring fish fries? Settle the debate once and for all: Which Wisconsin season serves up the best food? Vote now in today's reader poll
Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday
Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday
Will you get Packers vs. Buccaneers in your TV viewing market?
Green Bay takes on Tampa Bay at noon, but Packers-Buccaneers will be shown in only a handful of FOX TV markets — and parts of Wisconsin could miss the game entirely.
Your letters: Writer compares Trump administration, wealthy to ‘vampires’ in our midst
"It is a very expensive name brand boot stamping on the faces of the shrinking middle class, and the working class - forever. So, when you go to sleep Halloween night, dreams of Jason, Freddie and Dracula, should mingle with the malignant part of the billionaire class. That’s the…