News across Marathon County
Wausau schools seek early start for 2027-28 to make room for Riverview roof work
Wausau students could start classes Aug. 24, 2027, under a draft calendar designed to give crews more summer time to complete a Riverview Elementary roof project.
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. If you have feedback on the quiz, please send us an email at us.quiz@theconversation.com. Fritz Holznagel, Quizmaster,…
Green Bay police plan stalls a year after critique from firm eyed for Wausau campus study
Green Bay still has no police headquarters plan a year after FGM Architects panned reusing an old newspaper building. Wausau may hire the same firm for a campus study.
Wisconsin Yard & Garden: Plan now for spring flower shows
Spring-flowering bulbs providing dependable splashes of color are a welcome sight as winter fades. Now is the time to plan for a dazzling landscape display next spring. Following just a few simple guidelines for planting this fall provides great color every spring! Bulbs…
Your letters: Wausau resident calls for stronger oversight of AI systems
A Wausau resident argues that government oversight of artificial intelligence has not kept pace with its rapid development and calls for stronger safeguards, accountability and public input.
Mountain Bay Metro Police log, Sept. 18-23
Mountain Bay Metro police responded to arrests, disturbances, theft complaints, warrants and traffic-related calls in Weston and Rothschild from Sept. 18-23.
Kronenwetter legal bills top budget by 53% as investigation costs keep coming
Kronenwetter is more than 50% over its annual legal budget, with at least $35,630 in fees tied to a personnel investigation and more invoices still expected.
Wisconsin 24, Penn State 20 | 5 immediate takeaways from Week 4 upset
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Wisconsin scored an epic comeback victory in Happy Valley. The Badgers rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20 on Sept. 26 at Beaver Stadium in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Colton Joseph overcame three interceptions, including…
Today in History: Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2026.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 27, 1996, the Taliban, the extremist Islamic movement in Afghanistan, drove the government of President Burhanuddin Rabbani out of Kabul, the capital, and executed former President Najibullah. Also on this date: In 1779, John…
Daily Poll for September 27, 2026: Halloween Decorations Timeline
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…
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Wausau Pilot & Review Today A chance of sprinkles between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind. Tonight Patchy fog between 9pm and 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm…
Woman rescued from Wisconsin River in downtown Wausau
A woman was safely rescued from the Wisconsin River in downtown Wausau Saturday evening after callers reported she was clinging to a buoy near the Scott Street Bridge.