The Wausau Tavern Report: Banned and taken down

Police tavern calls for March 2026 in Wausau and beyond

The owner of a Wausau bar had previously banned a man from his establishment, but relented on March 14 and let him in.

The 37-year-old Wausau man allegedly repaid that favor by lighting a cigarette inside the bar. The owner escorted him out. They exchanged a few words, police reports say, and then he left.

But later that night, the man came back, threatened to kill him and lunged at him, reports say. The owner took him down and held him there, but the man decided to grab his groin area. The owner punched him repeatedly until he let go, holding him down until law enforcement arrived.

The man is being charged with fourth degree sexual assault, battery and disorderly conduct. All three charges are misdemeanors.

The Wausonian decided not to name the bar because of the policy not to name victims of sexual assault.

Tavern calls, Wausau and beyond continues below, along with demerit point updates and new liquor license news.