News across Greater Wausau
Wausau held back $2.26 million from schools and county for housing. Two of four named projects got nothing.
Wausau diverted $3.87 million from a closing tax district for affordable housing, but two of four named projects received no funding and $1.32 million remains uncommitted.
Wausau retires ‘Welcome Home’ signs; one headed to Historical Society
Wausau is retiring its longtime “Welcome Home to Wausau” gateway signs, donating one to the Marathon County Historical Society and offering another for public sale.
Why fuel prices may go higher still
From record diesel prices to higher costs for trucking, groceries and everyday goods, Americans could soon feel an even bigger squeeze.
Wausau area obituaries September 28, 2026
Obituaries are a community service courtesy of Helke and Brainard Funeral Homes.
Marathon County home sales, week of Sept. 21–26, 2026
Marathon County recorded 52 property transfers the week ending Sept. 26, 2026, led by a $795,000 home in the town of Norrie, as the county's September median sale price reached $265,000. Statewide, the picture is tougher: Wisconsin home sales fell 8.3% in August and affordability…
K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says
A federal watchdog says the Education Department’s suspension of key monitoring could put billions in K-12 funding at greater risk while unreliable absenteeism data complicates efforts to track students.
Wisconsin hunting, trapping seasons begin opening throughout October
Wisconsin hunters and trappers will see a busy October, with seasons for deer, ducks, pheasants, grouse, bobcats and other game opening throughout the month.
Public can comment on proposed WPS rate increases at Sept. 29 hearings
Wisconsin Public Service is seeking rate increases that could add about $16 a month to the average residential electric bill over the next two years — while natural gas customers could pay about $7 more per month in 2027.
Packers signing veteran OL Mekhi Becton to practice squad
The Packers are bringing in some BIG help up front.
Kronenwetter board to weigh 60-plus-home subdivision, revisit twin-home rules
Kronenwetter trustees will consider a subdivision of more than 60 homes on private wells and septic systems and revisit a twin-home zoning change rejected last year
Today in History: Today is Monday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2026.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 28, 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first broadly effective antibiotic. Also on this date: In 1781, American forces in the Revolutionary War, backed by a French fleet, began their…
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.