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🌱 Five measles cases now in Marathon County—what should Wausau watch for?

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Hello Wausau! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Five measles cases now in Marathon County—what should Wausau watch for?
  • How Wausau rallied to support Officer Buddy Cary's cancer fight
  • How a $100K grant could reshape local students' career options

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Less humid with high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
  • Saturday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marathon County Health Department Confirms Additional Measles Cases (wsau.com) — Health officials in Wausau say Marathon County now has five confirmed measles cases, though they report no evidence yet of community spread or public exposure sites. Residents are urged to stay alert for classic measles symptoms like high fever, cough, red eyes, and a spreading rash as monitoring and follow-up continue.
   

2. Community gives back to Wausau police officer battling bone cancer (wsaw.com) — A Wausau police officer battling stage IV bone cancer just received a major financial lifeline, with local partners covering a year of housing costs and providing thousands in gift cards. Officer Raphael "Buddy" Cary, praised by Wausau's police chief for his dedication to the community, says the surprise support will ease the strain on his family as he continues intensive chemotherapy.
   

3. Northland Lutheran High School lands $100K grant for expansion project (wausaudailyherald.com) — Northland Lutheran High School in Kronenwetter just secured a $100,000 grant to expand its career-focused programs developed with the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce and Northcentral Technical College. The 6,200-square-foot addition will add specialized labs for engineering, biomedical sciences, and trades, aiming to keep more graduates working in the Wausau-area workforce.
   

4. Driver facing charges after striking a digital message board near Rib Mountain on-ramp (wsaw.com) — A 19-year-old is facing OWI, burglary, theft, and resisting charges after a rollover crash late Sunday on Highway 29 near the Rib Mountain on-ramp by Wausau. Deputies say the driver fled, was later found on foot, and taken to Aspirus Wausau Hospital for evaluation before being booked into the Marathon County Jail.
   

5. How the wet spring and dry Summer are affecting bee & wasp colonies in Wisconsin (wsaw.com) — If you've noticed more aggressive bees and wasps around Wausau and north-central Wisconsin cookouts, a wet spring followed by drought is largely to blame. An entomologist explains that booming colonies are now short on natural food, pushing yellowjackets toward your picnics, but also notes their benefits in gardens and reassures that colder October and November weather will soon reduce their numbers.
   

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Ok Wausau! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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