Wisconsin moves ahead with election, awaits Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin moved forward Monday with plans to hold in-person voting for its presidential primary on Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic with help from National Guard members… Keep Reading
Today in History: Today is Monday, April 6, the 97th day of 2020.
By The Associated Press Today’s Highlight in History: On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games formally opened in Athens, Greece. On this date: In 1862, the Civil War… Keep Reading
Monday Memo: Notes from the publisher’s desk
By Shereen Siewert, Editor and Publisher, Wausau Pilot and Review Happy Monday, readers. I hope you’re all coping well. As the national health emergency declared by President Trump continues, we… Keep Reading
Second teen arrested in fatal shooting of Wisconsin doctor, husband
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A University of Wisconsin physician and her husband whose bodies were found at the school’s arboretum near the Madison campus were shot to death, and a… Keep Reading
Texas Roadhouse donates gift cards for veterans
Texas Roadhouse has provided 38 gift cards for the Wausau American Legion Post 10 to distribute to area veterans, Post 10 announced recently. This is the third year Post 10… Keep Reading
Bridge maintenance scheduled in Marathon County
Marathon County Highway Department will sweep and wash bridge decks on Interstate-39/Highway 51 and Highway 29 throughout Marathon County beginning April 6. Crews will use mobile operations to notify drivers… Keep Reading
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of April 6
Response to COVID-19. For solo, small group and safe volunteer opportunities and safety guidelines, see United Way of Marathon County’s website and the Volunteer Connection section at https://www.unitedwaymc.org/. Please adhere… Keep Reading
Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal,… Keep Reading
Abused children and family, people with mental illness are all especially vulnerable with stay-at-home orders from coronavirus
The nonprofit International Community Health Services medical clinic in Seattle provides care for uninsured people. Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images Chen Reis, University of Denver and Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Uniformed… Keep Reading
Today in History: Today is Sunday, April 5, the 96th day of 2020.
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 5, 1991, former Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, his daughter Marian and 21 other people were killed in a commuter plane crash near Brunswick, Georgia.… Keep Reading
Why wear face masks in public? Here’s what the research shows
People have resorted to using scarves and bandanas as face masks to protect against spreading coronavirus. While cloth masks aren’t as effective as surgical masks, research suggests they can limit… Keep Reading
Woodchucks add infielder from Loyola Marymount
WAUSAU — The Wisconsin Woodchucks have added another player to its 2020 roster. Cole Roberts will join the team from Loyola Marymount University. Roberts is a freshman infielder from Cardiff,… Keep Reading
Wausau RiverWolves sign Antigo graduate
WAUSAU — The Wausau RiverWolves have signed forward Isaac Wickersheim to a 2020-2021 tender agreement, the team announced this week. Wickersheim was a member of the Antigo Red Robins during… Keep Reading
‘You’ve been served’: Wisconsin hospitals sued patients even during pandemic
By: Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio When her doorbell rang Sunday night, Blanche Jordan was just starting a new Game of Thrones puzzle on her living room floor. Jordan, 39,… Keep Reading
Hobby Lobby drops its defiance of States’ laws, closes stores
OKLAHOMA CITY (CN) – Crafts chain Hobby Lobby announced the closure late Friday of all stores and furlough of nearly all its employees after authorities in three states disputed claims… Keep Reading
Wausau Eagles Club to deliver free Easter dinners
Wausau Pilot and Review The Wausau Eagles Club #251 is giving away free Easter dinner on Sunday, April 12 for drive-through pickup or delivery. Up to four dinners can be… Keep Reading
Wisconsin GOP vows Supreme Court appeal on extended voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday’s primary, despite public health fears about in-person voting amid… Keep Reading
Tavern lobby asks lawmakers to allow bars to deliver alcohol to homes during coronavirus shutdown
By Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON – One of the state’s most powerful lobbying groups is asking lawmakers to allow bars and restaurants to deliver alcohol to people staying… Keep Reading
