News across Marathon County
Your letters: With every right comes responsibility
Dear editor, In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump emphasized freedom and U.S. sovereignty while dismissing the threat posed by climate change. The principle of equal liberty calls on us to maximize our own freedom without interfering with the…
Fruits, nuts, mushrooms: What you can forage in Wisconsin state parks
USA TODAY NETWORK Wisconsin’s state parks are jam-packed with flourishing plants, but they’ve got more than that – you can also find food, including fruits, nuts, mushrooms and more. Are you allowed to pick food you find in state parks? It depends. You’re allowed to pick edible…
Walk of Hope comes together this weekend
WAUSAU — People impacted by infertility will gather at Marathon Park Sept. 26 for the fifth annual Wausau Walk of Hope. This community event will take place at East Gate Hall at Marathon Park, 801 Garfield Ave., with doors opening at noon and the walk beginning at 1 p.m. The Walk…
Tammy Baldwin bill bans ICE agents, National Guard from polling places
WASHINGTON – Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is introducing a bill to bar the federal government from sending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and the National Guard to polling sites after President Donald Trump didn’t rule it out earlier this year.…
Pet of the Week: Verdi
For adoption details on this and many other pets searching for a forever home, as well as an application, visit the Humane Society of Marathon County at this link. Hi there, I’m Verdi! I’m a fun loving lady here at the shelter looking for a new place to call home. And let me tell…
Packers can make home opener history on Thursday night vs. Falcons
USA TODAY NETWORK The Green Bay Packers can make a bit of NFL history when the Atlanta Falcons come to Lambeau Field for the Packers’ 2026 home opener on Thursday night. With a victory over the Falcons, the Packers would set the new NFL record for consecutive wins in home openers…
Wausau Finance Committee recommends city cover full private-side cost of lead line replacements through 2028
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Marathon County approves Green Valley rezone over town’s objection, but town may still block the change
Marathon County supervisors approved a Town of Green Valley rezoning request over the town board’s unanimous opposition, though county officials say the town can still veto the change.
Today in History: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican Sen. Richard M. Nixon of California salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on TV from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundraising in what became known as the “Checkers”…
Weston trustees shelve written comment policy amid censorship concerns
Weston trustees tabled a proposed written public comment policy after raising concerns about whether the village can exclude letters containing personal remarks or profanity from the public record.
Wisconsin residents could qualify for compensation in $96.5 million generic drug settlements
Wisconsin residents who purchased certain generic prescription drugs between 2009 and 2019 may qualify for compensation from $96.5 million in pharmaceutical price-fixing settlements.
Daily Poll for September 23, 2026: Orchard Essentials
Wausau Pilot & Review Start your morning by weighing in on the day’s question. Our Poll of the Day is an informal, unscientific snapshot of reader opinion. We’ll publish the results in a weekly roundup — so be sure to watch for the answers. Have an idea for a future poll…