By Shereen Siewert Publisher Wausau Pilot and Review Taking a look through our archives, I counted the number of ribbon cutting photos, event announcements, births, obituaries and news touting the…
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Judith “Judy” Radtke Judith “Judy” Radtke, 82, of Wausau passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020,…
The annual Scouting for Food project will shift to an online cash donation format to ensure Scouts remain safe during the coronavirus pandemic, Samoset Council announced in April. One hundred…
WAUSAU — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and United Way of Marathon County continue to address the needs of local nonprofits through…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 39, was shot and killed while standing on a balcony of the Lorraine Motel in…
WAUSAU – Northcentral Technical College donated more than $5,000 in personal protective equipment, PPE, to seven local partner organizations this week in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, NTC announced…
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Lavila Krueger Our beloved matriarch, Lavila M. Krueger, 95, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, under the…
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 3, 1996, Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski (kah-ZIHN’-skee) was arrested at his remote Montana cabin. On this date: In 1860, the legendary Pony Express began carrying…
WAUSAU — In addition to the health implications of COVID-19, the ongoing emergency is taking an unprecedented toll on people and businesses throughout the region. At 10 a.m. today, April 3, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Route 51”…
By Shereen Siewert Wausau Events will cancel all concerts and other events through July 31, including this year’s Balloon and Rib Fest, according to an email from the organization. “Our…
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 2, 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and most of his Cabinet fled the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, because of advancing Union forces. On…
WAUSAU – While closed to the public, The Grand Theater is working to keep community members engaged in the arts via online entertainment. “We are creating and sharing a great…
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Henry “Hank” McEvoy Henry “Hank” McEvoy, 74, of Wausau passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020,…
WAUSAU – Faced with a severe blood shortage because of an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 outbreak, the American Red Cross is in urgent need of…
