Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of June 17
Community Based Mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Provide “Littles” with time and attention, 2-4 times per month. Casual weekly or bi-weekly outings help build positive relationships. Contact Beth at… Keep Reading
What to watch as GOP’s revised budget moves ahead
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have rewritten Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget in the past few weeks, pushing it through the Joint Finance… Keep Reading
Police: 18-year-old shot by Mount Pleasant officer was armed
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) — Racine police say an 18-year-old man who was shot and killed by a Mount Pleasant officer was armed and ignored commands to drop his weapon.… Keep Reading
Today in History: June 16
Today in History Today is Sunday, June 16, the 167th day of 2019. There are 198 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 16, 1858, accepting… Keep Reading
Late-inning HRs lift Woodchucks over Mallards
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW After a tough battle on Saturday in Madison, the Wisconsin Woodchucks took their first lead of the game in the seventh inning and never let go… Keep Reading
WSD inducts 24 into 25-Year Club
WAUSAU — The Wausau School District has inducted 24 new members into the Wausau School District 25-Year Club. New members are: Kelly Baker, Intellectual Disabilities Teacher, Wausau West High School… Keep Reading
Flooding, high water levels plague central and northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NEWS RELEASE RHINELANDER – Over the past several years Wisconsin has received a record-breaking amount of precipitation resulting in high water and flooding issues in… Keep Reading
Fathers forgotten when it comes to services to help them be good parents
Fathers want to be more involved but often feel sidelined, studies suggest. George Rudy/Shutterstock.com Joyce Y. Lee, University of Michigan and Shawna J. Lee, University of Michigan Fathers have a… Keep Reading
UPDATE: No major injuries in Grand Ave. rollover
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW WAUSAU — Emergency crews responded Saturday to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Grand Avenue in Wausau with one vehicle flipped over onto its side,… Keep Reading
Fathers need to care for themselves as well as their kids – but often don’t
Fathers often place more emphasis on their role as head of household than their health. Marmion/Shutterstock.com Derek M. Griffith, Vanderbilt University and Elizabeth C. Stewart, Vanderbilt University If you had… Keep Reading
New events added June 15: Marathon County Public Library activities
The Marathon County Public Library will host several events in the coming weeks at its various libraries. Surprise dad or the other father figure in your life with a handmade… Keep Reading
National ag experts to address U.S. China tariff impacts on Wisconsin agriculture at June 18 public forum
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW NEWS RELEASE — The raising of U.S. tariffs to 25 percent on $200 billion of annual Chinese imports on May 10, along with China’s announced retaliation,… Keep Reading
Records: Lt. Gov. Barnes delinquent on property taxes
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee treasurer’s office records show Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is delinquent on property taxes. Deputy City Treasurer Jim Klajbor said Friday that Barnes, a Democrat, has failed… Keep Reading
Great Lakes leaders to discuss funding Asian carp project
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Great Lakes regional leaders will meet next month to consider a federal strategy for preventing Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan and discuss helping foot… Keep Reading
Family: Baby cut from slain Chicago woman’s womb dies
CHICAGO (AP) — An infant boy who was cut from a Chicago woman’s womb with a butcher knife died Friday at a hospital where he had been in grave condition… Keep Reading
Giants homer 3 times in 5-3 victory over Brewers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A small tweak to his delivery has produced favorable results for Drew Pomeranz. Pablo Sandoval, Kevin Pillar and Mike Yastrzemski homered and Pomeranz pitched into the… Keep Reading
Today in History: Saturday, June 15, the 166th day of 2019.
Today’s Highlight in History: On June 15, 1944, American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan (sy-PAN’) during World War II. B-29 Superfortresses carried out their first raids on Japan.… Keep Reading
