News across Greater Wausau
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
A looming federal ban could wipe many hemp-derived THC gummies, drinks and other products off store shelves. In Sheboygan, one company has already halted production as uncertainty grows over what happens next.
SPASH football stays unbeaten in WVC as Panthers explodes vs D.C. Everest
See how the Panthers took control, plus all the Week 7 scores from across central Wisconsin.
Wisconsin women’s hockey survives challenge with huge test at Ohio State next
Top-ranked Wisconsin women’s hockey improved to 4-0 with a comeback win over Boston University before a major road test against rival Ohio State.
Wausau West wins four flights, earns team title at WVC Girls Tennis Tournament
Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU – Wausau West won four titles and took the team championship at the 2026 Wisconsin Valley Conference Girls Tennis Tournament on Thursday at Wausau East High School. Wausau West won two singles and two doubles titles and earned the team championship…
D.C. Everest has chance to shake up WVC race Vs. Stevens Point
A win at Stiehm Stadium could shake up the conference race and put the Evergreens back in control of their championship hopes. ?
Cocktail of the Week: Pear Collins
Pear season, but make it cocktail hour. This week’s Cocktail of the Week is a crisp Pear Collins from Penny at Palms Supper Club — with a mocktail version for anyone who wants the fizz without the gin.
Wausau East/West girls golf places second at WIAA Division 1 Sparta regional
Wausau Pilot & Review SPARTA – The Wausau East/West girls golf team is moving on to sectionals after finishing second at a WIAA Division 1 regional Wednesday at Sparta Run Golf Course. The top four teams and top four individuals not on those teams qualify for a Division 1…
Riverlife Park on Wausau parks agenda: Junior Achievement plaza change, restroom vandalism update
Vandals keep targeting the restrooms at Riverlife Park, Wausau's $4.7 million riverfront playground. Here's what city staff are doing, and what else is changing at the park.
Wisconsin measles cases up to 243, and that could be an undercount
Wisconsin added 29 measles cases Oct. 2, bringing the 2026 total to 243 across eight counties, including five cases in Marathon County. What to know:
Your letters: Schofield reader urges voters to seek reliable election information
A Schofield reader says her experience observing a polling place gave her confidence in the process and urges voters to seek reliable information before casting their ballots.
Packers vs. Buccaneers: 5 things to watch and a prediction for Week 4
Desperation time in Tampa. The Packers are 1-7 over their last eight games, the Bucs are winless, and Green Bay is coming off a brutal 21-point home loss. With an undrafted rookie starting at QB for Tampa Bay, can Jordan Love and a rebuilt offensive line finally get the Packers…
Weston to survey farmers market shoppers, vendors on Kennedy Park season
By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review Shoppers and vendors will soon get a say on the Weston Farmers Market’s first season at Kennedy Park, after a village committee on Monday approved an end-of-season survey. Farmers market survey The Parks and Recreation Committee voted to…