Wausau City Pages

07/21/2025

The CWETA Official- The Central Wisconsin Educational Theatre Alliance staged Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat after just 24 hours of rehearsal. As a fundraiser, the cast and crew prepared lines, music, choreography, and sets within a day for the performance.

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The Central Wisconsin Educational Theater Alliance wrapped up its first-ever 24-hour musical fundraiser event last Friday.

07/21/2025

Emily Parker, a Girl Scout and Wausau East High School student, is working toward her Gold Award by organizing a project called Letters of Encouragement. Her goal: collect 1,000 letters each year to uplift youth at the Marathon County Juvenile Detention Center.

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Emily Parker has embarked on the journey to earn her Gold Award with a project called Letters of Encouragement.

07/18/2025

We've added another event to our Highlights section this week so that you can keep the fun rolling all the way to hump day (and maybe enjoy a slice of pie or ten.)

Looking for something to do? We've got you covered.

07/18/2025

Despite some weather setbacks, the Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest wrapped up as a successful event this past weekend. While Friday night's balloon events were canceled, Saturday brought clear skies, glowing balloons, and a strong turnout.

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Mother nature gave the Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest a choppy weekend, but even with less-than-optimal conditions, it wrapped up to be a successful event. On Friday night, the balloon events …

07/17/2025

This year marks 85 years since the Bald Eagle Protection Act was passed. Once endangered, bald eagles are now making a comeback in every Wisconsin county, according to the DNR. Read more about the law’s impact and ongoing conservation efforts:

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Bald Eagle Protection Act. The act prohibits the taking, possessing, selling or purchasing of bald eagles, their nests and their eggs. …

07/17/2025

This Friday, July 18th, drivers in the Wausau area can expect to see State Patrol troopers riding along with semitruck and bus drivers. Find out what the initiative is all about!

Drivers in the Wausau area can expect to see State Patrol troopers riding along with semitruck and bus drivers this Friday, July 18. As part of an initiative called Troopers in Trucks, troopers …

07/17/2025

Just outside of Wausau is a building with over 100 years of history. The new owners of Homestead On 52 want to welcome you home to their bar and grill. Check out their story!

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Nestled on the outskirts of eastern Wausau lies a building that has over 100 years of history.

07/16/2025

Tonight's Concert on the Square, featuring local favorite Johnny and the Motones, will be moved indoors due to weather.

Due to severe weather, Wausau Events has decided to move today's Concert in the Square indoors.

07/16/2025

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07/15/2025

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07/14/2025

Cycling Without Age Marathon County offers trishaw rides to adult community members who, whether due to old age or differing ability, lack the ability to spend time outdoors on their own. Find out more about the program here!

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07/11/2025

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