News across Greater Wausau
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

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.
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
The United States moved ahead Tuesday with a ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles — the latest development in President Donald Trump’s trade dispute with Canada.
Updated win-loss predictions for Packers following disastrous start to 2026
Packers Wire’s preseason predictions called for 10 to 12 wins. Now, one writer has Green Bay finishing 7-10, while others still see a path to the playoffs.
Country music star Lauren Alaina on ‘Stages,’ why Wisconsin feels like a second home
Country star Lauren Alaina is kicking off her new tour in Wisconsin — and for her, it feels a little like coming home.

Today in History: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2026.
On this date: In 1986 ,"Designing Women" TV comedy debuts on CBS.
Report: Wisconsin could make up taxes lost to data center incentives
Here’s what the report found — and what the data center boom could mean for Wisconsin communities and your utility bill.
Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say
Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage could deepen as immigration policy changes cut off overseas hiring pipelines and force some long-term care workers out of their jobs.
Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday
Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday

Why fuel prices may go higher still
From record diesel prices to higher costs for trucking, groceries and everyday goods, Americans could soon feel an even bigger squeeze.