News across Marathon County
Kilian: Help Wausau’s people instead of paying out-of-state workers $10K to move here
In his latest Wausau’s Independent column, Tom Kilian questions whether paying out-of-state workers $10,000 to relocate here will strengthen the region — or simply sidestep the reasons people leave.
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…
Knowlton House Distillery serves a Friday fish fry alongside spirits made from cheese whey
Knowlton House Distillery makes award-winning spirits from cheese byproduct and serves a Friday fish fry — the latest stop in our Wausau area fish fry guide.
Aspirus Health Plan earns 4.5 out of 5 in health plan ratings
WAUSAU – Aspirus Health Plan, Inc. has earned an overall 4.5 out of 5 rating in NCQA’s health plan ratings 2026, placing the organization among the nation’s highest-rated health plans, Aspirus announced recently. Plans receiving ratings of 4.5 or 5 out of 5 are among the…
American hemp sellers prepare for a looming ban on most of their products: ‘This is devastating’
By Skyler Rossi | Harvest Public Media Stacy McCaskill began growing hemp in 2019, shortly after Congress included the long-prohibited plant in the farm bill. Now her business Hempstock Pharms in northern Illinois sells more than 150 hemp products. “We do everything that’s…
7 central Wisconsin companies competing for Coolest Thing Made in WI
USA TODAY NETWORK The Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce announced its list of 108 nominees that will compete in the 2026 contest, which highlights the state’s manufacturing industry. Those nominees will compete in a popular vote round through Sept. 29. The top 16 nominees will…