Your letters: Thomas Street light issue is another city blunder
Dear editor, Like it or not the new Thomas street is here. When Wausau opened up its completed version Thomas street a few weeks ago it was a long overdue… Keep Reading
On #GivingTuesday, local nonprofit news needs your support
By Shereen Siewert, Editor and Publisher Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. On this… Keep Reading
Local news is in crisis, but a sustainability campaign is underway. Here’s how to help.
By Shereen Siewert, editor and publisher of Wausau Pilot and Review It’s a conundrum of epic proportions: The public has better access to news than ever, but local news is… Keep Reading
Guest Column: Drug smuggling prompts rise in drug abuse in central Wisconsin
By Scott Parks, Marathon County Sheriff In October 2019, the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force announced a groundbreaking investigation into a methamphetamine (meth) trafficking ring responsible for bringing untold amounts… Keep Reading
Your letters: Root causes of homelessness should be addressed
Dear editor, Last week, the Wausau City Council voted to implement a police ordinance to limit loitering by homeless people. Apparently, this move adds to their established compassionate plan to… Keep Reading
Letters: Downtown ordinance is a step in the right direction
Dear editor, I’ve been saddened to see the public response to the proposed loitering ordinance. I am an employee of a downtown business. I’m also the daughter of an alcoholic,… Keep Reading
Letters: Gaslighting aside, proposed Wausau ordinance targets homeless
Dear editor, Kids these days like to use a term they call “gaslighting.” Wikipedia defines this as psychological manipulation in which a person sows seeds of doubt, making people question… Keep Reading
Opinion: Council president responds to backlash on proposed downtown ordinance
Editor’s note: Lisa Rasmussen is president of the Wausau City Council. The views of our readers and guest columnists are independent of this newspaper and do not necessarily reflect the… Keep Reading
Letters: Proposed homeless ordinance is offensive
Dear editor, Regarding the recent story about homeless people in the downtown area, this has to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard all season. I personally know the people… Keep Reading
Your right to know: Protect your right to open government
By Tom Kamenick Wisconsin’s tradition of government transparency rests on the state’s open records and open meetings laws. They declare that nearly every government document is open to public inspection,… Keep Reading
Letters: Fining homeless does not build community
Dear Editor, Fining those found sleeping in the ramps is CRAP and negligence on the part of the people of this community. Some are addicts. Some are homeless. Some are… Keep Reading
Your letters: Trump must stop impulsive maneuvers
Dear editor, Impulsive moves can have disastrous consequences. President Trump ordered the immediate withdrawal of 1,000 U.S. troops from Syria, even as he ignored the advice of military and intelligence… Keep Reading
Your letters: Climate change a reality
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis has been on shows promoting his book “Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead.” In interviews, in direct contrast to messaging from President Trump and former… Keep Reading
Guest column: Wausau’s debt projected to double again
By Keene Winters Mayor Robert Mielke’s proposed budget for 2020 has been released, and it requests an increase in borrowing from $107 million to $223 million. Four years ago, the… Keep Reading
Your Right to Know: Gov. Evers can do better on openness
By Bill Lueders Early in his administration, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was asked to produce a letter he’d gotten from departing Gov. Scott Walker, during the transition. He initially refused,… Keep Reading
Your letters: Reader pushes for expansion of clean, renewable energy
Dear editor, As tensions over the vulnerability of Saudi oil grow in the wake of an attack by the Houthi – Iranian alliance, drivers around the world recognize they have… Keep Reading
Letters: Joseph Project helps get people working in Wausau
Dear Editor, This is letter is in response to Bruce Grau’s editorial letter regarding the need for priorities to shift to help get people working in Wausau. A program does… Keep Reading
Your letters: Wausau needs better programs for working class, people of color
Dear editor, Despite catering to business and development, Wausau ranks between 293 and 383 for worker income {depending on zip code). Our poverty rate is 18.2 percent, while the state’s… Keep Reading
