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šŸŒ± How a Wausau traffic stop led to an 11-year sentence

Hi there, Wausau! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Wausau traffic stop led to an 11-year sentence
  • Want simple daily habits to boost your brain health?
  • How to snag tickets for Nurse Blakeā€™s big night at the Grand

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 42, low: 27.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 25 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Wausau Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine (waow.com) ā€” A Wausau man has been sentenced to six years in prison and five years of supervision after officers found more than 300 grams of meth during a traffic stop. Court records show he missed several hearings and could not be reached at his Wausau address before returning to face multiple drug-related charges under a plea deal.
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2. Wausau Library Hosts Brain Health Presentation (nationaltoday.com) ā€” A free brain health presentation is coming to the Marathon County Public Libraryā€™s Wausau Headquarters on April 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., giving residents practical ways to support long-term cognitive health. Staff from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of central Wisconsin will cover how diet, exercise, sleep, and social engagement can help keep your brain sharp as you age.
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3. Nurse Blake brings 'But did you die?' comedy tour to Wausau Nov. 17 (wausaudailyherald.com) ā€” Nurse Blake is bringing his ā€œBut Did You Die?ā€ comedy tour to Wausauā€™s Grand Theater on Nov. 17, with tickets going on sale Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. The show is part of the theaterā€™s big reopening season after a $17 million renovation that will close the venue from May 11 until early November.
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4. Chad Franzen (witn.com) ā€” Longtime meteorologist Chad Franzen is back forecasting weather for Wausau viewers as NewsChannel 7ā€™s Meteorologist and Web Director. With advanced degrees, national certifications, and decades of experience, he now focuses on midday forecasts and fillā€‘in shifts while remaining available to answer residentsā€™ weather and web questions by email.
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5. Central Wisconsin high school sports roundup (wsaw.com) ā€” High school sports fans in Wausau saw D.C. Everest top Wausau West 9-6 in the Warriorsā€™ home opener, sparked by a late two-out rally. At Wausau East, Central Wisconsin edged De Pere Central 16-14 in a high-scoring lacrosse matchup highlighted by multiple Wolfpack scoring runs.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If your home relies on a private well, recent flooding and heavy rain could affect your drinking water.
    Wisconsin officials are urging well owners to test their water and take precautions before using it again. https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/04ā€¦ (Nextdoor Southeast Side)
  • Dear Wausau Neighbors,
    For Grand Ave road construction, there are long line of cars going towards downtown Wausau. From the SE side, I turned on to Kent Street thenā€¦ (Nextdoor Westies of Wausau)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wausau

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