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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…
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…
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…