Merrill Area United Way to hold annual meeting Feb. 3
MERRILL — The Merrill Area United Way will hold its annual meeting at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Conference Room at the AmericInn, 3300 East Main St., Merrill. The… Keep Reading
Boys & Girls Club hires new director
WAUSAU — The Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area has hired Tiffany Rodriguez-Lee as its grants and outcomes director, the Boys & Girls Club announced this week. Rodriguez-Lee… Keep Reading
Wausau West DECA names student member of month
WAUSAU — Wausau West High School student Rachel Hartman has been named the Wausau West DECA member of the month for January. Hartman, who is the president of her chapter,… Keep Reading
Wisconsin adds 9,800 non-farm, 9000 private-sector jobs in December: BLS data
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development released this week the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary employment estimates for December 2019. The data shows Wisconsin added 9,800 total non-farm… Keep Reading
American Family Insurance group companies raise minimum pay to $20 per hour
MADISON – To attract and retain talent and create a positive impact on employees and communities, American Family Insurance group companies are raising their minimum hourly rate to $20 per… Keep Reading
Time Federal changes name amid merger
By Shereen Siewert Time Federal Savings Bank, which has locations in Wausau and other central Wisconsin communities, will soon be known as Prevail Bank, according to a news release. The… Keep Reading
‘Route 51’ gets frank about bullying in our schools
WAUSAU — Bullying, the pressures of social media and social isolation pose a threat to the security, confidence and self-esteem of both youths and adults in our region. In Marathon… Keep Reading
Learn ways to tackle winter blues on next ‘Route 51’
WAUSAU — With the fun and excitement of the holiday season in the rear-view mirror, it’s all too easy for cabin fever to grab hold as the long winter months… Keep Reading
‘Route 51’ to review 2019
WAUSAU — At 10 a.m. today, Dec. 26, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Route 51” will feature its annual “Year In Review” show, which pays tribute to the program’s original host, Glen Moberg,… Keep Reading
Gundersen, Marshfield Clinic to remain independent
PRESS RELEASE- After several months of productive, collaborative discussions on how they might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota, Gundersen… Keep Reading
Bestselling Iola author talks ‘Star Wars’ on next ‘Route 51’
WAUSAU — “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” opens in theaters this weekend. It’s the last film in the Star Wars saga, or at least the last in the nine-episode… Keep Reading
Grand Theater recognized as top theater venue worldwide
WAUSAU — The Grand Theater has earned a spot in the 2019 Top 150 Theatre Venues Worldwide as compiled by Pollstar, The Grand announced this week. The year has featured… Keep Reading
Medical College receives $2 million gift from Sentry
STEVENS POINT – The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a $2 million gift from the Sentry Insurance Foundation, the college announced this week. The gift will establish the Sentry… Keep Reading
Solutions to homelessness on next ‘Route 51’
WAUSAU — Homelessness is a national problem, one that isn’t relegated only to big cities. Regionally, our elected officials, advocates for the homeless and service providers are working to come… Keep Reading
Job opportunity: Wisconsin State Patrols seeks troopers, inspectors
The Wisconsin State Patrol is accepting applications for state trooper and inspector positions. The application deadline is Jan. 12, 2020. Men and women from all cultural and educational backgrounds are encouraged… Keep Reading
Aspirus Wausau Hospital named 2020 Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital
WAUSAU – Aspirus Wausau Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals and one of the five highest-ranked teaching hospitals without cardiovascular residency programs in a… Keep Reading
Pair of national speakers to headline state’s largest Women’s Leadership Conference
WAUSAU — National speakers will be featured at the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual Women’s Leadership Conference to be held Jan. 15 from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.… Keep Reading
WPR prepares feast of special programming for Thanksgiving Day
MADISON – Join Wisconsin Public Radio Thanksgiving Day for an audio feast of heart-warming stories, music and, of course, expert advice on preparing your holiday meal. The celebration starts at… Keep Reading
