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.
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

Former worker in Schofield dog neglect case set for plea hearing
By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review A former worker at the Schofield dog training business where investigators say they found starving dogs may be the first of three defendants to reach a plea deal. Court records show Kalib J. Suchomski, 36, is scheduled for a plea and…

Five years later, no trial date for woman charged in adopted daughter’s death
Five years after a 5-year-old girl's death, the reckless homicide trial of her adoptive mother, Sumitra Stolp, remains on indefinite hold in Marathon County.

Pay first, records later? Wausau puts nearly $1,600 in records fees on hold for review
Wausau demanded $1,559.72 up front for public records, at up to $58 an hour. Challenged, the city put the fees on hold — but hasn't waived them.
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.