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Marathon County Tourism Saw Recording-Breaking Year in 2024

Tourism generated $497 million economic impact in 2024 in Marathon County, contributing to Wisconsin record-breaking roll The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2024 economic impact data, …

David Woltmann

David Woltmann, age 87, of Wausau, passed away June 14, 2025.

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.
GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.
GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …

How aging and dehydration are intertwined

The human body is ever-changing. Though it's not often so easy to detect the changes the body goes through, such alterations may become more noticeable with age. One age-related change that's …

Events happening in Wausau between June 19th and June 27th:

Music & Live Performances:  * Mark Normand-Ya Don't Say at Grand Theater on Friday, June 20, at 7 pm. Comedy.  * Concert on the Square: Sage at 400 Block on Wednesday, June …

Marilynn C. Smith

Marilynn C. Smith, age 83, of Weston, peacefully returned to her heavenly Father on Monday, June 16, 2025.     Marilynn was born April 20, 1942, in Wausau, the daughter of the late …

AI’s Hidden Cost: A Critical Look at the Environmental and Geopolitical Implications of Artificial Intelligence

Dear Reader, Recently, I attended an AI conference that opened my eyes to a crucial yet underexamined aspect of our AI revolution: the rare earth materials that power it all. While we celebrate …

Judy Felch

Judy Felch,  age 74, of Schofield, passed away June 11, 2025. Services 11:00 am 6/20/25 at Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care.

Lynn Luetschwager

Lynn Luetschwager, age 78, of Wausau, passed away May 30, 2025. Services were held 6/9/25 at Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care.
Obituaries
Faye Schwarm
Faye Schwarm, age 101, of Wausau, passed away on June 8, 2025. Services were held 6/13/25 at Mt. Olive Luth. Church in Weston.
Roger Buckaloo
Roger Buckaloo, age 88, of Stevens Point, passed away on May 29, 2025. Private services are being held. Arrangements provided by Ascend Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Weston.
Nancy Trommer
Nancy Trommer of Rosholt passed away on May 24, 2025 at the age of 86.  A Catholic Mass service will be held at St. Joseph's Parish in Wittenberg (Galloway) on June 20, at 11 am.
Joyce Marie Blyton
Joyce Marie Blyton
Joyce Marie Blyton, a constant source of love and guidance, at 67, passed away on December 3, 2024 at her home in the Village of Spencer. Born to Harvey and Rose (Bauer) Blyton on January 26, 1957, …
Audrey (Luedtke) Houden
Audrey (Luedtke) Houden of Minocqua and Wausau died December 16 at home. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters. Audrey is survived by two sisters, a …
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