News across Marathon County
Wausau School District budget hearing set for Monday
Wausau School District officials will present a proposed $118.3 million general fund budget and projected $45.8 million tax levy Monday at the district’s annual budget hearing.
Basecamp Greater Wausau targets out-of-state workers with relocation aid
USA TODAY NETWORK WAUSAU – A new workforce recruitment initiative offering cash incentives and relocation support is now accepting applications from out-of-state professionals interested in moving to the Greater Wausau region. The Basecamp Greater Wausau program provides selected…
Kronenwetter garbage fee could climb again as diesel surcharges mount
Kronenwetter households could pay $37 to $43 more for garbage and recycling in 2027, with diesel surcharges driving most of the proposed increase.
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…
Where to watch Wisconsin football vs. Penn State: TV channel, time
USA TODAY NETWORK The Wisconsin Badgers football team will open Big Ten play Saturday afternoon, traveling to Beaver Stadium to take on No. 14 Penn State. The Badgers enter conference play at 2-1 after closing out their nonconference schedule with a dominant 54-10 win over…
Friday’s prep football scores
The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Algoma 44, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 0 Alma-Pepin 38, Whitehall 13 Aquinas 58, Viroqua 0 Arcadia 44, Westby 0 Arrowhead 35, Oconomowoc 0 Ashwaubenon 49, Green Bay Southwest 13 Athens 26, Alma Center Lincoln 24 Badger 46, Burlington 21 Bay Port…
Recipe of the week : Slow-cooker red lentil pumpkin soup
Wausau Pilot & Review Find fresh ingredients and much more at Downtown Grocery, 607 Third St, Wausau. Visit them online and visit their two-story space to Shop, Eat, and Relax in Downtown since 2006! A cozy fall soup with pumpkin, red lentils and warm spices is perfect for a cool…
Brice Turang hits go-ahead single in eighth inning as Brewers defeat Cardinals 8-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for his third hit of the game as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Friday night. Turang also hit a pair of doubles for the Brewers, who earned their 101st win of…
Final play falls short as Wausau West football loses to Marshfield
Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU – Marshfield sophomore quarterback Ethan Foemmel tossed four touchdown passes and the Tigers held off a late drive to defeat Wausau West 26-21 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference football game Friday night at Thom Field. On what was the game’s final…
Daily Poll for September 26, 2026: Tree Conditions
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 Saturday and Sunday
Wausau Pilot & Review Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday A chance of sprinkles between 10am and noon.…
Our predictions for the Wisconsin-Penn State football game
MADISON – Our Wisconsin football coverage team predicts the outcome of the Badgers’ game against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. The Nittany Lions are favored by 10 points. Mark Stewart Wisconsin hasn’t won in Happy Valley…