Guest column: Is common sense about drugs possible?
By Robert Kahn Courthouse News “They’re building bigger and better prisons in the States and they’re getting fuller and fuller. But I don’t really see how that’s helping the drug… Keep Reading
Guest column: Sometimes a debate is just a debate
By Lisa Rasmussen, Wausau City Council President City Council members are hearing a common question lately: What happened between the council and Alderperson Mary Thao? This follows allegations of racism,… Keep Reading
Letters: Turkey Drive shows compassion in the community (and there’s still time to donate!)
Dear Editor, When I was growing up, there were times that my family depended on food pantries, or the church, for a meal. I will never forget strangers bringing food,… Keep Reading
Letters: On Veterans Day, remember true costs of war
Dear Editor, Sunday is Veterans Day and that got me thinking. First, let me thank all of the brave Men and Women that keep our lives safe, now and in… Keep Reading
Letters: Pat Snyder asks for your vote
Dear editor: It’s been an honor representing the 85th Assembly District for the past two years, and tomorrow, I’m asking for your vote again. My goal as your representative has… Keep Reading
Letters: Alyson Leahy asks for your vote
Dear editor, Election Day is just hours away. In these final moments before the electorate votes on who will guide Wisconsin, I am reaffirming why I am asking my neighbors… Keep Reading
EDITORIAL: “Johns” who hire prostitutes perpetuate human trafficking
By Shereen Siewert, Wausau Pilot and Review In the past two days, Wausau Pilot and Review has reported on several arrests that happened over a four-day span in October targeting… Keep Reading
Guest column: Wausau Police chief seeks community unity
By Wausau Police Chief Benjamin Bliven It’s been a tough couple of weeks in our country. A person opened fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh over the weekend killing 11… Keep Reading
Letters: Political violence is a serious problem plaguing America
Dear editor, Now that some Democrats have been targeted by a crazy wearing a Trump hat, the Democrat friendly news media is no longer silent about the violence that has… Keep Reading
Letters: Snyder is a strong advocate for manufacturing industry
Dear editor, Merrill Steel is a family-owned company that has been part of the Wausau/Merrill area for nearly 60 years. We’re proud of the work we do and the products… Keep Reading
Letters: Wisconsin’s Republican leaders lack clean environmental record
Protection of Wisconsin’s natural resources ought to be an issue that goes beyond politics. Especially in the state that gave America major conservationist figures like John Muir and Aldo Leopold,… Keep Reading
Letters: Wisconsin Rapids man says Walker’s campaign promises can’t be trusted
Dear editor, If Scott Walker makes a promise in has campaign, chances are he is lying. And this is certainly the case with the governor now promising to protect people… Keep Reading
Letters: Senator Petrowski has passion for positive change
Dear editor, As a volunteer advocate for heart health and wellness, I have the opportunity to work with many state and national political leaders. I have found that Senator Petrowski… Keep Reading
Letters: Pat Snyder cares about health care
Dear editor, As a physician, I believe that we need to strive for full access to health care and comprehensive insurance coverage for preexisting conditions. I have personally seen the… Keep Reading
Letters: It is not enough just to vote YES for medical marijuana
Dear editor, On November 6 Marathon County voters will get the opportunity to weigh in on the issue of legalizing medical marijuana in Wisconsin. 15 counties and two cities in… Keep Reading
Letters: Pat Snyder puts education first
Dear editor, It should come as no surprise that our State Representative Pat Snyder is putting education and our educators at the top of his priority list. Pat understands the… Keep Reading
Letters: Lawmakers should make healthcare more affordable
Dear editor: The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is insurance-based healthcare legislation designed to improve Americans’ access to medical care at lower costs. Some of its components… Keep Reading
Letters: “Why I support Alyson Leahy for the 85th Assembly”
Dear editor: You’ve likely heard that Alyson Leahy is a Democrat who understands the importance of labor unions and the role they play in our economy to increase overall wages… Keep Reading
Guest Column: Trick or treat? It’s leaf pickup time
By Keene Winters Today, I think we have a real treat for you. Last week, there was an actual reply from city hall to my Oct. 3 column on the… Keep Reading
Letters: Elect Margaret Engebretson Nov. 6
Dear editor, Farmers and veterans are killing themselves at record rates. The epidemic of opioid abuse is wreaking havoc on our communities and our families. Domestic violence takes the lives… Keep Reading
