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Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee Hear Proposed Budget Changes
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee heard a handful of proposed budget changes for 2027 as city leaders look to tighten up the proposed spending ...
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Record Number of People Serving Time in Wisconsin Prisons
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio) There’s a record number of people serving time in Wisconsin prisons, according to the latest state data.
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Eau Claire Asking for a Response From the State on How to Handle Homeless Drop Offs in the City
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
(Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio) Eau Claire leaders are asking for a response from the state about how to handle people who are homeless being shipped without their ...
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Some Wisconsin Farmers Begin Limited Fall Tillage
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin farmers reported 6.0 suitable days for fieldwork during the week ending August 30, 2026, according to the USDA National ...
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Former Marshfield School Board Candidate Facing New Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 2:00 PM
(Karen Madden, Marshfield News-Herald) A former Marshfield School Board candidate already facing multiple charges of sexual assault of a child, child abuse and domestic ...
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Wisconsin Wins Court Victory in Regards to Voting by Mail
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 1:01 PM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin wins a major court victory for voting by mail.
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Man Dies After UTV Crash in Stratford
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 1:00 PM
(Erik Pfantz, Wausau Daily Herald) A 79-year-old man is dead following a UTV crash on private property in Marathon County.
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The Highground Veterans Memorial's Education Days September 29th-October 2nd
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 12:01 PM
The 2026 Education Days at The Highground will be held September 29-October 2.
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Measles Outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin Continues to Grow
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
(WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio) The measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin is continuing to grow.
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Powers Bluff County Park Bike Trails Closed to the General Public September 4th-7th
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 11:01 AM
The Powers Bluff County Park single-track bike trail, and gravel multi-use trail, will be closed to the general public on Friday, September 4, 2026 to Monday, September 7, ...
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Wood County Beaches Closing After Labor Day Weekend
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
Wood County beaches will remain open through Labor Day weekend, and will close for the season on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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State's Tax Revenue Came in Higher Than Expected During Last Fiscal Year
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
(Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio) The state’s tax revenue came in higher than expected during the last fiscal year, according to preliminary figures released this ...
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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Expanding Opportunities for Marshfield Middle School Students
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is excited to take a significant next step in expanding opportunities for local youth.
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Lower Level of Marshfield’s 2nd Street Community Center Has Reopened
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
The lower level of the 2nd Street Community Center in Marshfield has reopened following new carpet, fresh paint, and other repairs and upgrades after water damage earlier ...
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BBB Says Tools Scammers Use Are Entirely Legal
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) You may be surprised to find out that the tools many scammers use to run their criminal networks are entirely legal.
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