2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (406+ words) On Sept. 10, 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court. The proceedings would become a watershed moment in the discussion of sexual harassment when Anita Hill, a law professor who had previously…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (169+ words) Wausau Pilot & Review Wausau Pilot & Review Editor’s note: This weekly feature of Wausau Pilot & Review is being published in response to reader concerns about crime and safety in the Wausau area and to keep readers informed about their neighborhoods. Help…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (287+ words) MADISON — Flags across Wisconsin will be lowered to half-staff Friday as the state marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday. Evers signed an executive order directing U.S. and Wisconsin flags to be flown at…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (158+ words) SCHOFIELD — A fundraiser benefiting the Marty Bus Outreach will be held later this month in Schofield, according to event organizers. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Chack’s Day Break Bar & Grill, 5307 Westfair St. The Marty Bus…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (262+ words) WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Sparhawk informed the state the company will totally close its business and began layoffs this week. A new letter to the state, dated Sept. 4, stated Sparhawk Trucking Inc. and Sparhawk Truck and Trailer Inc. were not able to…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (514+ words) Wausau Pilot & Review By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU — The Wausau City Council’s Tuesday meeting ran more than three hours before alders adjourned into closed session, and the biggest items — the failed lead service line ordinance, the Riverlife South…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (404+ words) BIRON – Bubbl’r spent some time at a cranberry farm just outside of Wisconsin Rapids to promote its newest flavor. Bubbl’r launched a new limited batch flavor, cranberry lemon lime splash’r, Aug. 31 and posted an ad filmed at Rooted in Red…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (238+ words) While it likely comes as no surprise, Wisconsin residents are obsessed with beer. An analysis of nationwide Google search data over a 12-month span ranked states based on their interest in beer – and Wisconsin came out on top. It’s the…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (377+ words) y Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review WESTON — High diesel prices are eating into the Village of Weston’s refuse and recycling fund, and residents could see a higher fee next year as a result. The fund held about $156,000 at the end…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (822+ words) WESTON — Village of Weston trustees and committee members say they are being asked to shape next year’s budget using documents they can’t decipher, some of which don’t reach them until the day of the meeting. The frustration surfaced repeatedly Tuesday…...