Probation ordered for Rib Mountain man who pointed loaded gun at neighbor
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — A 27-year-old Rib Mountain man who pointed a loaded pistol at a neighbor and threatened to shoot the woman and her son will avoid prison…
Wisconsin High Court Considers Definition of ‘Rural’ in Address Case
By Rox Laird, Courthouse News When is an unincorporated town more rural than urban? In Wisconsin, the answer may depend on whether one lives in Rib Mountain, a suburb of…
Wausau man who drove drunk to work sentenced to 3 years in prison on 6th OWI
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — A Wausau man charged with 6th offense drunken driving after arriving to work drunk — then passing out behind the wheel — will spend three years in…
Tomahawk man accused of arranging to meet teen for sex
WAUSAU — A 40-year-old Tomahawk man is behind bars Tuesday after allegedly luring a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl to a Rib Mountain location for sex. But the “teen”…
Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up uniform addressing fight
By Shereen Siewert MADISON, Wis. — The state’s highest court will hear arguments in the ongoing fight over uniform addressing in Marathon County. An appeals court decision handed down June…
UPDATE: Missing woman found in Marathon County
Police have located a woman reported missing Tuesday in Rib Mountain, according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page. On Tuesday afternoon, police issued an alert asking the public’s…
Update: Missing Rib Mountain man found dead
RIB MOUNTAIN — An hours-long search for a missing 55-year-old town of Rib Mountain man ended tragically Sunday when his lifeless body was discovered, according to police. Ian Turner, 55,…
SAFER: 16-year-old injured in fall at Rib Mountain quarry
RIB MOUNTAIN — A 16-year-old boy is hospitalized after falling from the cliffs at the quarry in Rib Mountain, officials said. Emergency crews were called at 5:42 p.m. to the…
Wausau area hosts Little League minors state tourney
By Shereen Siewert RIB MOUNTAIN — The Wausau American Little League minor league team is one of six teams vying for a state title this week in Rib Mountain. “Wausau…
Granite Peak rolls out sunset chairlift rides, patio bar
RIB MOUNTAIN — Granite Peak Ski Area will host sunset chairlift rides for five consecutive weeks with an outdoor patio bar for patrons. The ski lift rides will be held…
Marathon County takes addressing fight to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — Marathon County is asking the state’s highest court to review an appeals court decision that sided with Rib Mountain in a dispute over the county’s…
Sam’s Club, Walmart sue Rib Mountain over property taxes
By Shereen Siewert TOWN OF RIB MOUNTAIN — Two of Rib Mountain’s largest big box retailers are suing the municipality over alleged “excessive real estate taxes,” a practice that has…
UPDATE: Appeals Court sides with Rib Mountain in uniform addressing fight
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — An appeals court decision handed down this morning sides with Rib Mountain in an ongoing battle over Marathon County’s uniform addressing plan. The town of…
No, Red Lobster is not in the works for Rib Mountain, officials say
By Shereen Siewert RIB MOUNTAIN — Sorry, Wausau metro residents. Red Lobster is not planning to build a Rib Mountain restaurant anytime soon, Rib Mountain officials reiterated on Tuesday. Wausau…
UPDATED: Church program seeks to donate beds to needy children
Editor’s note: After publishing this letter, Jamie updated us with this information: We have received an overwhelming amount of support and requests for beds since my letter to the Editor…
Local group works to overturn Citizens United
By Raymond Neupert/South Metro Observer RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. – A group seeking to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision is taking their fight to Rib Mountain Tuesday night. The…
Police warn of fake “movie money” being passed off at local businesses
RIB MOUNTAIN — Phony bills used in the movie industry are being passed at local businesses, prompting police to warn residents and business owners to watch for the fake cash.…
Court docs: Rib Mountain man threatened neighbor with a loaded pistol
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — A 26-year-old Rib Mountain man is accused of pointing a loaded pistol at a neighbor and threatening to shoot the woman and her son, according…
