News across Marathon County
Your letters: Writer encourages vote for Clark in 7th Congressional District race
"Fred Clark will fight to restore ethics to our federal government; and combat forces that threaten our basic rights, access to health care, education, and our reputation around the globe." - Sarah Rudolph of Wausau
Editorial: Wausau’s records problem is bigger than a bill
Delays dating to 2017, flawed figures and now fees point to a deeper problem at Wausau City Hall: whether the city can find and report its own records.
Wausau Curling Club to host open house, offer learn-to-curl events
Mark your calendars for Oct. 18 for the open house; Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 for the learn-to-curl events.
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.
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.