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Snow daze
No, kids won’t be in school through summer. But schools do have a problem making up all those off days Read more
Cities, farms, foul water
With an $80 million wastewater treatment project on the horizon, Wausau is suing the DNR over its strict new phosphorus pollution rules. Meanwhile, little has been done to regulate the main culprit: agriculture Read more
Misogyny politico
“Gynocracy” and “whiney bitches” are just some of the insults local women lawmakers have to endure Read more
Snow cold!
First it was a lack of snow, then bitter temperatures that messed with Wausau area events, schools, businesses and even the mail Read more
Man on a mission
Meet Yauo Yang, a war veteran who founded probably the most diverse church in Wausau. Read more
Tax talk
GOP lawmakers announce in Wausau their proposed $340 million middle class tax cut Read more
Peak debate
Granite Peak’s expansion plan could be approved by the DNR this year. But the active movement against it might gain an ally from Minnesota Read more
Buck stops here
Newly elected Gov. Tony Evers visited Wausau to highlight the need for better roads Read more
A fond farewell
Diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Glen Moberg lays out his life and career Read more
Senior centers and the silver tsunami
The Connections Place is no longer in the works... for now Read more
Merrill taxpayers. Are. Livid.
City property tax increase turns out more than double what they expected Read more
The art of model trains
Miniature railroading is more than a hobby. It’s a deeply creative, socially bonding labor of love. Read more
Juvenile debt
As Marathon County weighs closing the juvenile detention facility, it’s also wrangling with growing unpaid fees Read more
Year of the unusual
In review: Central Wisconsin in 2018 saw a lot of expansions, non-profits and unique startups Read more
For the birds
As Wausau looks to finish Parkway 52, some are wary of repeating the “rusty birds” brouhaha Read more
Toxic Thomas?
An outside toxicology expert says Wausau is ignoring dangerous levels of chemicals in the ground around Thomas Street. Read more
STEM excitement
IFLEED Institute spreads the love of science, technology, engineering and math Read more
Way new homeschool
Online curriculum and community support—like this program at the Edgar library—make it easier and more fulfilling Read more
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Louis Mena of Ravioli's Italian Restaurant
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Joe Thomas, left, and Ben Swanson of Sconni's Alehouse & Eatery
