News across Greater Wausau
Pet of the week: Meet Lenny
Meet Lenny, an active, playful and affectionate dog at the Humane Society of Marathon County who is looking for a forever home — preferably one with plenty of cuddles.
What to Stream: Quavo album, ‘East of Eden’ series and ‘Minecraft Dungeons II’
Here’s what’s new to stream Sept. 28-Oct. 4 — and what might be worth adding to your weekend list.
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of Sept. 27
Discover local volunteer opportunities and sign up through the Together Marathon County Volunteer Hub at togethermarathoncounty.galaxydigital.com. Here are just some of the opportunities to make a difference in our community. Find more on the Hub. Help Make Halloween Sweet North…
Hudson handles D.C. Everest football
Wausau Pilot & Review HUDSON – Hudson jumped out to a commanding lead in the first half and cruised to a 43-19 victory over D.C. Everest in a Wisconsin Valley Conference-Big Rivers Conference crossover football game Friday night at Hudson High School. The Raiders (5-1, 3-1 Big…
Wausau East football shuts out Mosinee
Wausau Pilot & Review MOSINEE – Camdyn Rye threw three touchdown passes to lead the Wausau East football team to a 19-0 win over Mosinee in Great Northern Conference action Friday night at Mosinee High School. Wausau East is now 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the Great Northern…
Kilian: Help Wausau’s people instead of paying out-of-state workers $10K to move here
In his latest Wausau’s Independent column, Tom Kilian questions whether paying out-of-state workers $10,000 to relocate here will strengthen the region — or simply sidestep the reasons people leave.
Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20
Wisconsin rallied from a 17-point deficit to stun No. 13 Penn State 24-20, scoring twice in the final four minutes for its first win in State College since 2003.
Adults invited to free screening of ‘The Housemaid’ at Wausau library
Looking for something to do this fall? The Marathon County Public Library is kicking off a free monthly movie series for adults with the thriller “The Housemaid” on Oct. 7.
UW-Madison students report being drugged, sexually assaulted at frat houses
The allegations come just days after two students were arrested in a separate hazing investigation involving an off-campus fraternity.
Where Trump stands in Wisconsin midterms compared to 2018
With Wisconsin’s 2026 elections approaching, the numbers offer a look at how the political landscape has shifted — and which groups are sticking with Trump.
Green Bay Packers Week 5 game against rival Chicago Bears moved up to noon
The Packers and Bears will now kick off at NOON on Sunday, Oct. 11, instead of the originally scheduled 3:25 p.m. start.
Your letters: D.C. Everest should rethink referendum plans, focus on needs over wants
A Weston resident questions D.C. Everest’s potential 2027 referendum, arguing the district should prioritize maintaining existing facilities over costly new construction.