News across Marathon County
Three constitutional amendments on Wisconsin ballots this fall
Wisconsin voters will decide three proposed constitutional amendments this fall involving DEI policies, the governor’s partial veto power and closures of places of worship during emergencies.
Crypto ATM scams have wreaked havoc in Wisconsin. A new law is helping change that, but did it go far enough?
Wisconsin’s new crypto ATM law is already reducing scam reports after residents lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but lawmakers stopped short of banning the machines.
Hwy. 97 reopens after serious Marathon County crash
A serious crash closed Hwy. 97 near Hwy. C in Marathon County for more than five hours Sunday night. At least one person was taken by ambulance.
Wausau weather for Monday and Tuesday
Wausau Pilot & Review Today Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light south southeast wind. Tuesday Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10…
Daily Poll for September 28, 2026: Extending TIDs for Housing
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…
Monday, from the Publisher: Learn to dig like a reporter — and a word about budget season
This week’s publisher’s note previews an Oct. 8 investigative research workshop, local budget season, public records reporting and election letters.
Collectors can browse, buy and sell at Wausau Comic Book Convention
The sixth annual Wausau Comic Book Convention returns to Weston with free admission, dealers from four states and comics and collectibles spanning decades.
Kronenwetter starts 2027 budget work with little room under state levy limits
Kronenwetter enters 2027 budget talks with state limits allowing just $16,306 in operating levy growth as spending, legal costs and sewer expenses rise.
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…