News across Marathon County
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…
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.
Basecamp Greater Wausau targets out-of-state workers with relocation aid
USA TODAY NETWORK WAUSAU – A new workforce recruitment initiative offering cash incentives and relocation support is now accepting applications from out-of-state professionals interested in moving to the Greater Wausau region. The Basecamp Greater Wausau program provides selected…
Friday’s prep football scores
The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Algoma 44, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 0 Alma-Pepin 38, Whitehall 13 Aquinas 58, Viroqua 0 Arcadia 44, Westby 0 Arrowhead 35, Oconomowoc 0 Ashwaubenon 49, Green Bay Southwest 13 Athens 26, Alma Center Lincoln 24 Badger 46, Burlington 21 Bay Port…
Final play falls short as Wausau West football loses to Marshfield
Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU – Marshfield sophomore quarterback Ethan Foemmel tossed four touchdown passes and the Tigers held off a late drive to defeat Wausau West 26-21 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference football game Friday night at Thom Field. On what was the game’s final…
Wausau East girls swimming wins eight events, tops Marshfield
Wausau Pilot & Review MARSHFIELD – Wausau East won eight events and held on for a tight 87-83 win over Marshfield in a Wisconsin Valley Conference girls swimming dual on Thursday at Marshfield High School. Maria Pond was part of four wins for the Lumberjacks, taking first in the…
Marathon County home sales, week of Sept. 21–26, 2026
Marathon County recorded 52 property transfers the week ending Sept. 26, 2026, led by a $795,000 home in the town of Norrie, as the county's September median sale price reached $265,000. Statewide, the picture is tougher: Wisconsin home sales fell 8.3% in August and affordability…
K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says
A federal watchdog says the Education Department’s suspension of key monitoring could put billions in K-12 funding at greater risk while unreliable absenteeism data complicates efforts to track students.
Wisconsin hunting, trapping seasons begin opening throughout October
Wisconsin hunters and trappers will see a busy October, with seasons for deer, ducks, pheasants, grouse, bobcats and other game opening throughout the month.
Public can comment on proposed WPS rate increases at Sept. 29 hearings
Wisconsin Public Service is seeking rate increases that could add about $16 a month to the average residential electric bill over the next two years — while natural gas customers could pay about $7 more per month in 2027.