Wausau City Pages

09/12/2024

Looking for something to do? We've got ya covered!

Blossom of Lights  Through Oct. 26 | Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau  OK, so get something out of the way: Yes, the Monk Botanical Gardens earned itself some controversy earlier this year after it announced it would change its name. People did not like that, and eventually the board changed the nam...

09/12/2024

It's that time of the week again! Also, look for the Get with the Program magazine, which should be on stands around town now. https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/09/11/wausau-city-pages-09-12-24/

09/10/2024

Deputies are looking into a bus crash in the town of Elderon:

Investigators are looking into what caused a school bus crash Thursday in the town of Elderon.  Deputies say two vehicles, including a school bus, crashed near the intersection of Highway II and Red Cedar Drive in Elderon around 7:30 am Thursday. Officials say 21 students were riding the bus at the...

09/05/2024

It's one of Wausau's big weekend events this weekend, plus a Purging Paradise show, a food truck rally, and more!

Artrageous weekend  Sat-Sun 9/7-8 | Various locations, Wausau The size of this festival, with hundreds of artists from around the country, is truly a local marvel. Bring the whole family down to check out art in four different locations around the city, with the center of activity happening downtow...

09/05/2024

It's raining out - read City Pages instead! https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/09/04/wausau-city-pages-09-05-24/

08/31/2024

Details emerge of a high-speed pursuit that led to a crash and arrests in Wausau:

08/29/2024

Some of you might be headed out of town this weekend, but if you're sticking around the area, there is still plenty to do:

Jackpine Jamboree  Thurs..-Sun. 8-29-9/1 | Wildlife Campground, Birnamwood If you’re into bluegrass, there is a good chance that you already know about Jackpine Jamboree. It’s a classic, and it attracts some of the great local, regional and national acts in the bluegrass scene to the Birnamwood...

08/29/2024

It's the last City Pages Day of August! Read it here or grab a copy on stands as you head out of town this weekend: https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/08/29/wausau-city-pages-08-29-24/

08/26/2024

The new Greenheck Turner Community Center will host the 2026 and 2029 World Championship Horseshoe Tournament.

The Greenheck Turner facility built in Weston just finished construction – and it’s already slated to host a world championship.  The center is slated to host the 2026 and 2029 Horseshoe Pitching World Championships. Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau officials say the event typic...

08/22/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five options:

Shadows of the War: Ukraine in Monochrome Opening 8/24 | Just Right Bakery, Wausau A number of Ukrainians have made their way to Wausau since Russian invaded Ukraine in 2021. That includes Anastasiia and Anton Chystiukhin who came here from Kharkiv and started Just Right Bakery. Now, they’re using...

08/22/2024

It's that time of the week again - City Pages day! https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/08/21/wausau-city-pages-08-22-24/

08/19/2024

The city is looking to spend a pretty big chunk of change on water meters, in order to collect more water payment money:

City leaders approved using $800,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to buy new water meters for the city. The goal in buying the water meters is to reduce the amount of water being lost through old meters, which can be inaccurate. Public Works Director Eric Lindman says as much as 17% of the water....

08/15/2024

A weekend of blues, Buckcherry, navigating the rapids and more!

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest  AUG. 16-17 | Fern Island, Wausau Did you know that not only is Wausau’s Big Bull Falls Blues Fest one heck of a good time, but that it’s the longest-running Blues Fest in Wisconsin? Some great blues legends have come through this festival and if you love yourself a go...

08/15/2024

Hey, it's raining. Stay inside and read City Pages: https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/08/14/wausau-city-pages-08-15-24/

08/12/2024

City contractors are close to meeting their 2024 lead service line replacement goals:

The contractor working on the lead service line replacement plan says they’re close to reaching their goals for 2024.  Eric Jones from CIP, the contractor hired by the city to replace lead lines in the city on both the public and private side, says workers so far have replaced 483 lines in the ci...

08/10/2024

Andy and Cathy Adrian are seeing success at their new CrossFit gym in Weston:

Cathy and Andy Adrian at their new Adventure Awaits CrossFit Gym in Weston. About five years into their business, Cathy and Andy Adrian were considering what to do next. They started Adventure Awaits CrossFit in 2019, buying it from an existing business. It was located in the former LIFT location ne...

08/08/2024

Plenty of fun events to do this weekend, starting tonight!

Log Jam  Fri-Sun 8/9-11 | River Park, Mosinee LogJam is one fascinating event. It combines some very old-school historical reenactment — folks dressed as and working as blacksmiths, pioneers and other early Wisconsin types, some of them truly acting in character, which is always a trip — with f...

08/08/2024

It's another City Pages day! We're having trouble with our ebook site again, but you can find a copy of City Pages on stands around town.

08/06/2024

Don't be alarmed if you see an increase in military airplanes in the next couple of weeks:

More than 1,000 military personnel will be participating in a major air combat exercise — and authorities say that could mean increased military activity in several counties including Marathon.  Marathon County Sheriff’s Office officials say the Northern Lightning Counterland exercises will be ...

08/01/2024

Whitewater kayaking, music on the farm, southern soul and more this weekend:

Wausau Rec Release Sat.-Sun. 83-84 | Whitewater Park, Wausau One of the cool things about Wausau is you can be walking around on a late Sunday morning downtown and suddenly find yourself watching whitewater kayaking right in the middle of downtown! During these rec releases at Whitewater Park, the w...

08/01/2024

It's City Pages day! Here's your ebook version: https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/07/31/wausau-city-pages-08-01-24/

07/26/2024

Marathon County leaders say they're roughly halfway to their phosphorous reduction goal for the Fenwood Creek watershed - but the deadline looms:

Marathon County is roughly halfway to its goal of reducing phosphorus in the Fenwood Creek watershed, county officials say. That deadline is looming toward the end of the year.  County conservation officials say efforts including a new pilot program have met about half the reductions aimed at in th...

07/25/2024

There's just so much to do this weekend an beyond in the Wausau area:

COTS: Copper Box  Wednesday 7/31 | The 400 Block, Wausau They’re not a central Wisconsin band, but they might as well be. Everyone around town knows who Copper Box is. Bringing that zydeco style with horns, an accordion and a whole lot of energy, Copper Box really is a party in a box. This Oshkos...

07/25/2024

Not only is it City Pages day today, but our ebook site is back up and running! Here is the latest issue and you can get caught up on back issues there too: https://ebooksmmc.com/2024/07/24/wausau-city-pages-07-25-24/

07/24/2024

Mosinee Brewing Co and Stevens Point Brewery took medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship earlier this month: https://thecitypages.com/central-wisconsin-breweries-medal-at-national-brewing-championship/

07/19/2024

Marathon County Public Library added security at the Wausau branch - and it's paying off: https://thecitypages.com/security-measures-improved-library-safety-director-says/

07/18/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered with night markets, mountain concerts and more:

Booze and Botany Thursday 7/18 | Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau Ok, so yeah we all know Monk Botanical Gardens has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in the past few months. But that said, this program provides a fun night of fun with local spirits and benefits the gardens and specifically th...

07/18/2024

It's another City Pages day! Our ebook site is still down but we'll have plenty of issues distributed around town for you to read.

07/11/2024

One of Wausau's big events is this weekend! But besides the Taste N Glow Festival there is jazz, hip hop, classic cars and so much more this weekend:

Justin Willman Illusionati Tour Thursday, 7/11 | Grand Theater, Wausau Besides appearing on multiple late-night shows such as The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Conan and Ellen, Willman also stars in his own Netflix series called The Magic Prank Show and Magic For Humans. That’s because Willman is ...

07/11/2024

We've had some trouble with our ebook site but rest assured City Pages is on stands in the Wausau area and ready for you to read!