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Wausau, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Wausau! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s inside Visit Wausau’s new Washington Square-area office.
- Heading to Concerts on the Square? Know these blanket and chair rules.
- Why a high-profile Wausau attempted homicide trial just got pushed back
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Variably cloudy, a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Visit Wausau opens new office in Washington Square area (wausaudailyherald.com) — Visit Wausau has opened a new visitor and operations office at 200 Washington St., Suite 102B, bringing the tourism organization back to the Washington Square area downtown. The space features large window wraps highlighting Granite Peak, Rib Mountain, paddling, dining, and other local experiences, and offers visitor guides, attraction information, and trip-planning help while supporting efforts to promote Wausau as a year-round destination. 
2. Wausau's Concerts on the Square Return Wednesday (wsau.com) — Downtown Wausau’s Concerts on the Square kick off tonight at 6 p.m. on the 400 Block with Wisconsin cover band The Now, starting a 13-week summer series. Organizers say construction near the Grand Theater won’t change the familiar setup, and attendees can bring carry-ins, enjoy food trucks, and reserve lawn spots—just wait until after 4 p.m. if you’re using a blanket.
3. Trial in Wausau attempted homicide case from 2023 delayed again (waow.com) — A major Wausau attempted homicide case has been delayed again after one of the defendant’s attorneys was elected to the bench, forcing a change in legal representation. The accused, who allegedly shot a man during a drug deal and fled the state, remains jailed on a high bond while a new schedule is set.
4. D.C. Everest Junior High honored for efforts to promote inclusion (wausaudailyherald.com) — Students at D.C. Everest Junior High in Weston, which serves many Wausau-area families, have earned top honors in the Unified 2026 Challenge for their work promoting inclusion. Through Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Unified Champion Schools program, their Unified Pals group led events in unified sports, youth leadership, and whole-school engagement, and the school will receive $250 to support future inclusive activities.
5. Sheboygan Man Reaches Plea Deal for Solicitation of Prostitutes, Threatening Law Enforcement (waow.com) — A criminal case handled in Wausau has ended with a Sheboygan man receiving three years in prison and three years of supervision after pleading guilty to soliciting a prostitute, threatening law enforcement, and not paying for services. More serious charges tied to an alleged knifepoint assault were reduced, while some counts were dismissed but read in, and he must avoid contact with the victim and complete anger management.
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Bev Smith in the Gardens
Monk Botanical Gardens 1800 N 1st Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
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🗓 Events Nearby
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5th Grade Glow Party
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Wausau: Blockbuster Bingo: “The Mummy” →
Marathon County Public Library - Wausau Headquarters, 300 1st St, Wausau
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5th Grade Celebration 6pm
Stettin El Wausau, WI 54401
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Wausau Events Concerts on the Square →
Wausau Events Inc, 316 Scott St, Wausau
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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- I took a tour of Wausau West high school today !
my friend that works at West set all up i had great conversations with teachers and staff some that worked at west when i went to Wausau West I… (Nextdoor Southeast Side) - Does anyone know how to get a hold of Nick Corsten?
He has some unfinished business from a door he put in for me. I had found him on here originally. (Nextdoor East Pleasant View Park)
- Marathon County Wisconsin posted a job opening for Custodian I- Part Time in Wausau. Apply here.
- Fabiano Brothers, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Delivery Helper in Wausau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wausau here.
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