Day: December 23, 2021
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US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic’s 1st year
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies and killed hundreds … Read Full Article
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Taking steps toward diversity at Wausau Fire Department
The Wausau Fire Department is making strides to becoming a more diverse place to work, but the fire department says it’s a challenge and some are voicing their concerns. Read Full Article
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Prep gymnastics: Area teams continue to see participation increase
Eau Claire Memorial/North coach Michelle Johnson always anticipates a spike in interest around gymnastics when the Summer Olympics are staged. But even for one of those years, this is unusual. The Eau … Read Full Article
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Last chance to tell Fresno County how you want them to spend millions fighting COVID
Want a say in how Fresno County spends nearly $200 million in stimulus funds? Members of the public can submit feedback to the county by Dec. 24 through an online survey. Additionally, community … Read Full Article
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Hmong New Year returns
Supervisors Dan Fraser and Liam Gogan released the balloons and cut the ribbon to start the Hmong New Year celebration in Hayfork on Saturday, Dec. 18. Held at the Fairgrounds, … Read Full Article
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Cultural Conversations: Expression through break dancing
A group of Marathon County teenagers are spreading joy one cultural dance move at a time. The group ‘Break United’ was formed by high schoolers in 2017 through the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area … Read Full Article