New details emerge on drug that may slow Alzheimer’s disease
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A company that claims to have the first drug to slow mental decline from Alzheimer’s disease made its case to scientists Thursday, disclosing more results that… Keep Reading
Matt LaFleur built his NFL foundation in Washington
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers on Sunday will host the Washington Redskins, a club Packers coach Matt LaFleur knows all too well. LaFleur’s first NFL job… Keep Reading
Stuck lift bridge in Duluth impedes shipping
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Shipping traffic in Duluth’s harbor has been impeded by an aerial lift bridge that has been stuck in the down position because of heavy ice. The… Keep Reading
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
Man of Honor to give away hundreds of hams to veterans on Saturday
By Shereen Siewert The Man of Honor Society in Wausau will give away hundreds of Christmas hams to veterans this weekend, part of their annual effort to support veterans and… Keep Reading
Tomahawk woman sentenced in major drug trafficking operation
By Shereen Siewert A 64-year-old Tomahawk woman was sentenced Tuesday to five and a half years in federal prison for her role in a major methamphetamine operation in the northwoods.… Keep Reading
Bucks’ winning streak at 13 after 127-103 rout of Pistons
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready to go toe to toe with Blake Griffin during a second-quarter flareup between division rivals Milwaukee and… Keep Reading
Hellems, NC State pull away to beat Wisconsin, 69-54
By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jericole Hellems had a career night and North Carolina State earned some revenge. The Wolfpack’s marquee nonconference home game was… Keep Reading
Last day to submit Buck Board photos
By Shereen Siewert Thursday is the final day to send in photos for our Big Buck Board drawing, where we’ll draw random entrants to win prizes including a 1/4-barrel party… 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
Origami exhibitions unfurl at Woodson Art Museum
WAUSAU — Three origami exhibitions, featuring innovative artwork by contemporary artists who transform two-dimensional paper into striking three-dimensional sculpture, open Dec. 7 at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. “Above… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, Dec. 4, 2019
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Gloria Prochnow Gloria Marie Prochnow (Paglini), 85, of Friendship, Wisconsin, went home to Jesus on Saturday,… 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
Wausau Police logs, Dec. 2 – Dec. 3, 2019
Gun shots, passing counterfeit, retail theft and domestic battery in the Wausau Police Department logs for Dec. 2 through Dec. 3. Keep Reading
Natural Resources Board to meet Dec. 10-11 in Madison
MADISON — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet this month in Madison to address a variety of topics, including nitrate pollution in groundwater, phosphorous water quality criteria for surface waters… Keep Reading
Construction of state-of-the-art curling center in Plover to begin in April
STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Curling Club has announced it will break ground in April on a new state-of-the-art curling center in Plover after securing a $1.5 million pledge… Keep Reading
Newman Catholic Middle School announces honor rolls
WAUSAU — Newman Catholic Middle School has announced 43 students achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average for the first grading quarter and have been placed on the High Honor… Keep Reading
Mosinee High recognizes academic excellence among students
MOSINEE — Mosinee High School recently recognized its students at the school’s annual Academic Excellence Awards ceremony. This year, the school had the highest number of students ever to receive… Keep Reading
