News across Greater Wausau
Today in History: Today is Friday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2026.
On this date: In 1982, Sony CDP-101 is the world's first commercially released compact disc player, launched by Sony in Japan , for 168,000 yen ( 1066.90 USD).
Mountain Bay Metro Police log, Sept. 24-28
A reported sexual assault, multiple bail-jumping arrests, attempted fraudulent checks — and a call involving two people bitten by kittens. Here’s what Mountain Bay Metro police handled this week.
Your letters: Wind energy is a critical cash crop for Wisconsin farmers
A Land & Liberty Coalition representative argues the proposed Hub City Wind Farm could give Marathon County farmers a reliable source of income while preserving landowners’ right to decide how their property is used.
Daily Poll for October 2, 2026: Best Seasonal Foods
Summer cookouts, fall harvests, winter comfort food, or spring fish fries? Settle the debate once and for all: Which Wisconsin season serves up the best food? Vote now in today's reader poll
Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday
Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday
Weston keeps Kennedy Park ice rink, scraps election-day survey
The ice stays. Weston officials have dropped plans for an election-day survey on the Kennedy Park rink, saying the cost savings from closing it would be small and skaters are still showing up.
Wausau’s police chief stands by Flock as the company rewrites its contract terms
Wausau's police chief told a city commission that Flock has not violated the city's contract and warned against believing everything in the news. Flock has rewritten its standard contract terms twice this year, at one point closing the budget exit some Wausau alders now want to…
Wausau man convicted of sexually assaulting child, faces up to 60 years in prison
A Wausau man faces up to 60 years in prison after a Marathon County jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a child. The case took more than three and a half years to reach trial, and sentencing is set for March.
CRIME: Marathon County Felony Gallery for Oct. 1, 2026
This week’s Marathon County felony gallery includes charges involving methamphetamine, drunken driving, burglary, sexual assault, battery, forgery and fleeing an officer.
JUST IN: Two teens arrested after gun displayed near John Muir Middle School
JUST IN: Two 16-year-old boys are in custody after one displayed a gun during an exchange with students near John Muir Middle School, police say. Officers recovered a firearm minutes later near Marathon Park.
Have you seen these Trump ads? Turns out, you’re paying for them
The ads are being funded with $20 million from the Department of Homeland Security, drawing concerns from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers over whether federal money should be used for the spots.
The signs offer quick cash for homes. But states want more oversight.
“We buy houses” signs promise fast cash and easy sales. As states tighten oversight, regulators and advocates are pushing for more transparency and consumer protections.