Wausau mayoral race down to 2, all but 2 council seats contested
By Shereen Siewert The three-way race for Wausau mayor is down to two and all but two Wausau City Council seats are contested in the spring 2020 election, according to…
Wausau elections: Primary likely as 3 candidates, including former council member, declare intent to run
By Shereen Siewert A primary is likely in at least one Wausau district after three candidates — including a former council member — have come forward to represent Dist. 10.…
Wausau mayoral candidate escorted from council meeting amid protest
By Shereen Siewert A Wausau mayoral candidate was escorted from a city council meeting Tuesday after demanding an apology from a newly appointed council member who in 2003 made racially…
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…
Former mayor sworn in as Dist. 8 council member in Wausau
By Shereen Siewert Former Wausau Mayor Linda Lawrence will represent Dist. 8 in the Wausau City Council for the remainder of a term vacated when longtime city council member Karen…
UPDATE: Proposal to prohibit hanging deer fails in Wausau
By Shereen Siewert A proposal to fine hunters who display deer carcasses in their yards failed Monday amid significant public opposition. The proposed ordinance, which would have fined hunters $50…
Wausau council to decide between 4 candidates for vacancy
By Shereen Siewert Members of the Wausau City Council on Oct. 22 will decide between four candidates applying to represent Dist. 8, a seat left vacant after longtime city council…
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…
2 candidates, including former mayor, emerge in city council vacancy
By Shereen Siewert Two candidates, including a former Wausau mayor, have submitted letters of intent to fill a vacant Wausau City Council position, according to Clerk Toni Rayala. As of…
$1 M mall purchase contribution approval could come Tuesday
By Shereen Siewert During a special meeting Tuesday, Wausau City Council members will discuss a joint resolution by the finance and economic development committees to approve a proposed $1 million…
Wausau set to vote on Ponderosa Motel purchase
By Shereen Siewert A proposal by Wausau’s Community Development Authority to purchase the former Ponderosa Motel from Marathon County is set for approval on Tuesday, according to city documents. The…
Discussion continues on mall purchase proposal
By Shereen Siewert Council members on Tuesday will continue their discussion with investors interested in buying the troubled Wausau Center mall, a purchase that would require at least $1.65 million…
Longtime Wausau City Council member steps down
By Shereen Siewert After 14 years of service to the city, Wausau Dist. 8 Council Representative Karen Kellbach has stepped down from her role as she moves to Oklahoma to…
Wausau inches forward on mall purchase, partnership
By Shereen Siewert Wausau officials on Tuesday advanced a proposal by a newly-formed nonprofit organization to purchase and revitalize the troubled Wausau Center mall, with at least $1.65 million in…
Wausau tweaks social media policy for elected officials
By Shereen Siewert Members of the city’s human resources committee this week will discuss two proposed social media policies that establish guidelines and best practices for employees and elected officials.…
City leaders to resume talks on banning pigs, wild animals in Wausau
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — Members of the city’s pubic health and safety committee this week will once again discuss a proposed ordinance that would prohibit residents from owning potbellied…
Mayor’s proposed diversity committee draws praise, criticism
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — A proposed committee to promote inclusivity and diversity in Wausau was met with a mixed response Tuesday by city council members and led to a…
Documenters: Common Council meeting (March 12, 2019)
By Owen Reissmann for Wausau Pilot and Review Tuesday’s council meeting began with discussion of a compensation study that had been performed. Council member Gary Gisselman stated he voted against…
