News across Greater Wausau

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.

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…

Today in History: Today is Thursday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2026.
On this date: In 1992, Cartoon Network premiers.
Wausau weather for Thursday and Friday
Wausau weather for Thursday and Friday

Wausau area births, Sept. 30
Warmest congratulations to the Peters family!

David Crowley posts slight edge over Tiffany in new Marquette poll
The numbers are even tighter among registered voters, while the poll also shows a notable shift among independents.

Your letters: Netanyahu denial of genocide ‘outrageous’, writer says
"The United States and other governments must stop supplying weapons and providing political cover for policies that have produced such catastrophic civilian suffering—and act to prevent further atrocities." - Terry Hansen of Grafton

Medications and fall risk
Anyone experiencing drowsiness, dizziness or other symptoms that affect alertness or coordination should talk with a pharmacist or health care provider.

Today in History: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2026.
On this date: In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Boulder Dam (now the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado River at the Arizona-Nevada border.
Daily Poll for September 30, 2026: Street Repair Priority
How should local cities prioritize street repairs? From fixing the worst potholes to coordinating with utility work, cast your vote in our community poll.

Wausau weather for Wednesday and Thursday
Wausau weather for Wednesday and Thursday