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Faraway Place brings live music back to familiar downtown Wausau space
Faraway Place is giving a familiar downtown Wausau music space a new identity. The former Malarkey’s Pub and Mumble Wrap building now features a larger stage, updated menu and renewed focus on live music, with owners hoping to make the venue a regular stop for local and regional acts.
Civil court roundup includes machine shop lawsuit
The latest Full Court Press looks at April 2026 civil court filings in Marathon County, including a lawsuit over a damaged machining center shipment. The monthly roundup also includes other newly filed cases involving businesses, contracts and local disputes.
Madison developer proposes apartments on Wausau city land
A Madison developer is proposing a 45- to 60-unit apartment project on city-owned land near North Second and Bridge streets in Wausau. Eminent Development Corporation is asking to buy the land for $1 and receive $3 million in TIF incentives for the estimated $14 million to $15 million project.
Lead-line costs could shift to Wausau homeowners
Wausau homeowners who have not yet had lead service lines replaced could be asked to pay part of the cost in the future. City officials are weighing a possible ordinance that would require homeowners to replace privately owned portions of lead service lines as grant funding for no-cost replacements is expected to decline.
Greater Wausau Children’s Museum is closing
The Greater Wausau Children’s Museum is closing after its current location became unsustainable, according to a post from the museum. The museum began as a pop-up at area events before opening in the former Wausau Center mall and later moving to Cedar Creek Mall.
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Bridge Street Mission opens new shelter model
Bridge Street Mission’s new shelter is now operating on First Avenue, with leaders saying the goal is not simply to provide beds but to help move people from crisis toward stability, recovery and housing. The Wausonian toured the building and spoke with Craig Vincent about how the shelter works, its 60-day target exit model and the faith-based nonprofit’s role in Wausau’s homeless response.
Restoration expert warns Ringle tornado victims about insurance claims
A national restoration expert who toured tornado damage in Ringle says homeowners may have more leverage than they think when dealing with insurance claims. Andrew McCabe, a restoration expert from Oregon, visited the area with Northstar Restoration and urged storm victims to document damage carefully, avoid rushing into settlements and understand what their policies may cover.
Weston-Rothschild police station plan advances
Plans for a new Mountain Bay Metro Police Department station moved forward in Weston, but cost concerns remain. The project, which would be shared by Weston and Rothschild, has been discussed as a roughly $7 million facility, though officials say the final cost will not be known until the project is bid. Residents and local leaders are already asking questions about the price tag and next steps.
E-bike rules advance in Wausau parks
Wausau is moving toward allowing some e-bikes on city trails, though city officials are still setting limits on where and how they can be used. The proposal discussed by city leaders would allow e-bikes on certain paved trails, with a 10 mph speed limit among the rules under consideration.
Weston prepares for major TIF debt payment
Weston officials are preparing for a roughly $9 million TIF debt payment due later this year. The city does not yet have the money on hand, but officials say a settlement payment expected in August should cover the obligation before it comes due in October.
St. Vincent de Paul plans second store in Weston as donations outgrow Wausau site
St. Vincent de Paul of Wausau is pursuing a second store in Weston after buying land next to ALDI on Birch Street. Director Keith Ende says the organization is running out of room as donations continue piling up faster than the current store can process and sell them.
Wausau City Council to discuss budget priorities
The Wausau City Council voted to hold a committee of the whole to discuss budget priorities before the next city budget takes shape. Some council members said city documents already called for that kind of discussion earlier in the year.
Wausau home prices keep climbing as sales lag
The latest Getting Real with Real Estate report shows Marathon County home sales recovering somewhat from recent lows, but still below pre-2020 levels. Median sale prices, meanwhile, continue to rise, with Wausau-specific data and rent trends adding another layer to the affordability picture.
Aspirus breaks ground on major Wausau hospital expansion
Aspirus broke ground on a $227 million expansion at its Wausau hospital, the largest expansion project in the company’s history. The project is expected to add new beds, diagnostic space, specialized care units and expanded surgical facilities.
County-backed child care program helps add teachers
A Marathon County-funded child care training and stipend program helped add 16 new teachers and two new family child care programs, according to program leaders. The effort was funded with $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act money aimed at addressing the county’s child care shortage.
Community responds after Kronenwetter investigation fallout
A village investigation that cleared Kronenwetter’s administrator still led to major fallout, including a firing, a resignation and allegations about how the investigation was handled behind the scenes.
Civil court filings reveal collectible card dispute
A Marathon County lawsuit alleges a $21,100 deal for rare sports cards went bad after the buyer says the cards were never delivered.
Wausau prepares to say goodbye to the UWSP-Wausau campus
The site that served as the campus for UW-Marathon County and later UWSP-Wausau will be closing up shop this week, as the school moves to the NTC campus.
Former 2510 Restaurant property sold in Wausau
The longtime Stewart Avenue restaurant property has sold for $1.65 million after the closure of 2510 Restaurant earlier this year.