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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…
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,…
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.
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…
‘This may just be the end’: Wisconsin farmers struggle to afford diesel during harvest season
By Beatrice Lawrence- Wisconsin Public Radio Wisconsin farmer Joel Greeno can hardly afford to run his farm. As the owner of 160 acres in Kendall, Wisconsin, he’s had to take on a large amount of credit card debt to afford the equipment and fuel to grow, harvest and transport his…
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
By The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Meanwhile, Iranian media outlets said the country’s president has left New York after the United Nations…
Today in History: Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off in Chicago. Also on this date: In 1777, British troops occupied…