Local News in Marathon County
Community news from our local sources
Marathon County 11 storiesWiden to Greater Wausau
Wausau area births, Sept. 23
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Jesse and Crystal Cline announce the birth of their son Lincoln James, born at 10:43 p.m. Sept. 20, 2026. Lincoln weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce.
Your letters: Democratic Socialists of America platform goes beyond communism, writer says
Dear editor, Some people have been criticizing President Trump for labeling some Democrat politicians and policies as communist. Communism is historically defined as centralized government ownership, control of production, with goods and money distributed according to need.…
Tiffany seeks to distance himself from Trump, rising gas prices and the Iran war
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany calls for ending the Iran war as rising fuel prices become a campaign issue. Democrat David Crowley points to Tiffany's congressional voting record.
Your letters: With every right comes responsibility
Dear editor, In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump emphasized freedom and U.S. sovereignty while dismissing the threat posed by climate change. The principle of equal liberty calls on us to maximize our own freedom without interfering with the…
Fruits, nuts, mushrooms: What you can forage in Wisconsin state parks
USA TODAY NETWORK Wisconsin’s state parks are jam-packed with flourishing plants, but they’ve got more than that – you can also find food, including fruits, nuts, mushrooms and more. Are you allowed to pick food you find in state parks? It depends. You’re allowed to pick edible…
Packers can make home opener history on Thursday night vs. Falcons
USA TODAY NETWORK The Green Bay Packers can make a bit of NFL history when the Atlanta Falcons come to Lambeau Field for the Packers’ 2026 home opener on Thursday night. With a victory over the Falcons, the Packers would set the new NFL record for consecutive wins in home openers…
Today in History: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican Sen. Richard M. Nixon of California salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on TV from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundraising in what became known as the “Checkers”…
Wisconsin residents could qualify for compensation in $96.5 million generic drug settlements
Wisconsin residents who purchased certain generic prescription drugs between 2009 and 2019 may qualify for compensation from $96.5 million in pharmaceutical price-fixing settlements.
Daily Poll for September 23, 2026: Orchard Essentials
Wausau Pilot & Review Start your morning by weighing in on the day’s question. Our Poll of the Day is an informal, unscientific snapshot of reader opinion. We’ll publish the results in a weekly roundup — so be sure to watch for the answers. Have an idea for a future poll…
Wausau weather for Wednesday and Thursday
Wausau Pilot & Review Today Sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Today in History: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2026. Autumn starts today
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all enslaved people in Confederate states should be freed as of Jan. 1, 1863, if the states did not end the fighting and rejoin the…