News across Greater Wausau
State judge finds probable cause Aspirus retaliated against MedEvac director who flagged ambulance overbilling
A MedEvac director told Aspirus in 2023 that most of its emergency-coded ambulance transfers between hospitals should have been billed as non-emergency. His raise came in below the company's own minimum, and he was gone within a year. A state judge has now found probable cause…
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
A looming federal ban could wipe many hemp-derived THC gummies, drinks and other products off store shelves. In Sheboygan, one company has already halted production as uncertainty grows over what happens next.
SPASH football stays unbeaten in WVC as Panthers explodes vs D.C. Everest
See how the Panthers took control, plus all the Week 7 scores from across central Wisconsin.
Wisconsin women’s hockey survives challenge with huge test at Ohio State next
Top-ranked Wisconsin women’s hockey improved to 4-0 with a comeback win over Boston University before a major road test against rival Ohio State.
Wausau West wins four flights, earns team title at WVC Girls Tennis Tournament
Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU – Wausau West won four titles and took the team championship at the 2026 Wisconsin Valley Conference Girls Tennis Tournament on Thursday at Wausau East High School. Wausau West won two singles and two doubles titles and earned the team championship…
D.C. Everest has chance to shake up WVC race Vs. Stevens Point
A win at Stiehm Stadium could shake up the conference race and put the Evergreens back in control of their championship hopes. ?
Cocktail of the Week: Pear Collins
Pear season, but make it cocktail hour. This week’s Cocktail of the Week is a crisp Pear Collins from Penny at Palms Supper Club — with a mocktail version for anyone who wants the fizz without the gin.
Wisconsin Yard & Garden: Plant hormones change with seasons
The process of leaves turning yellow, orange and red in fall started as the active growth hormones, which promote chlorophyll (green pigment) in leaves, started to decline due to longer dark periods accumulating each day.
Daily Poll for October 4, 2026: Your Pumpkin Plans
Are you carving a classic jack-o’-lantern, painting a mess-free design, baking homemade pie, or leaving your porch decor completely untouched? Cast your vote in our fall pumpkin poll:
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Riverlife Park on Wausau parks agenda: Junior Achievement plaza change, restroom vandalism update
Vandals keep targeting the restrooms at Riverlife Park, Wausau's $4.7 million riverfront playground. Here's what city staff are doing, and what else is changing at the park.
Wisconsin measles cases up to 243, and that could be an undercount
Wisconsin added 29 measles cases Oct. 2, bringing the 2026 total to 243 across eight counties, including five cases in Marathon County. What to know: