News across Greater Wausau
Homelessness strategy update, business extensions on Wausau Public Health and Safety agenda
Wausau officials will hear an update Monday on a joint city-county homelessness plan and consider extension requests from two Stewart Avenue businesses.
Kronenwetter maps $30.6 million in projects in first 10-year capital plan
Kronenwetter’s first long-range capital plan outlines $30.6 million in projects over 10 years, including a new water tower and $1.9 million in proposed borrowing for 2027.
‘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…
Wisconsin farmers look to Congress for farm bill certainty
USA TODAY NETWORK With two members serving on the House Agriculture Committee, Wisconsin farmers and agribusinesses have a unique opportunity to help shape agricultural policy in Washington. Derrick Van Orden, Wisconsin’s Third District Congressman, represents portions of all of…
Your letters: Wausau needs focused audits, not a sweeping review
Wausau resident Orlando Alfonso argues the city should pursue targeted, department-by-department audits rather than Mayor Doug Diny’s proposed citywide organizational review.
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…
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…
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…