Wire / Archive

August 7, 2026

23 stories

The Wausau Wire edition for this day. Every headline links to the newsroom or public body that reported it.

Local News Point/Plover Metro Wire

Suspected drunken driver arrested after Hull hit-and-run

The victim was flown by Aspirus MedEvac to a trauma center in Wausau, where he remained in critical condition Friday. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Town of Hull Fire/Rescue/EMS, Portage County Ambulance, the Stevens Point Police Department, the Wisconsin Sta...

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Friday, August 7

Merrill High School Class of 1986 to hold 40th reunion at Lincoln County Fair Saturday

Schools 47d ago

Merrill Foto News
UPDATED: Man critically injured in Town of Hull hit-and-run identified, police say

Local News 47d ago

Wausau Pilot & Review
Historic Lincoln County Fair celebrates roots with modern fun, free admission

Government 47d ago

WJFW-TV Newswatch 12
Peacock search inspires fan club and sparks community support for rescue group that brought him home

Outdoors 47d ago

WJFW-TV Newswatch 12
Man injured in hit-and-run crash while riding electric skateboard in Portage County

Government 47d ago

WJFW-TV Newswatch 12
About 3,500 Marathon County adults must prove they work to keep BadgerCare — and the first letters land within weeks

Government 47d ago

Wausau Pilot & Review
Antique store in downtown Tomahawk offers array of vintage treasures

Business 47d ago

WJFW-TV Newswatch 12
BLOOD DRIVES

Local News 47d ago

Subscription required Antigo Daily Journal
Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday

Local News 47d ago

Wausau Pilot & Review
Daily Poll for August 7, 2026: Resident Voting Notices

Local News 47d ago

Wausau Pilot & Review
As data center debate roars in Wisconsin Rapids, mayor says lack of state rules harms cities

Local News 47d ago

Wisconsin Public Radio (Wausau bureau / WHRM coverage)
Tomahawk football ready for encore after breakthrough 2025 season

Sports 47d ago

WJFW-TV Newswatch 12

August 7, 2026

Suspected drunken driver arrested after Hull hit-and-run

Friday, August 7

Merrill High School Class of 1986 to hold 40th reunion at Lincoln County Fair Saturday

UPDATED: Man critically injured in Town of Hull hit-and-run identified, police say

Historic Lincoln County Fair celebrates roots with modern fun, free admission

Peacock search inspires fan club and sparks community support for rescue group that brought him home

Man injured in hit-and-run crash while riding electric skateboard in Portage County

About 3,500 Marathon County adults must prove they work to keep BadgerCare — and the first letters land within weeks

Antique store in downtown Tomahawk offers array of vintage treasures

BLOOD DRIVES

Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday

Daily Poll for August 7, 2026: Resident Voting Notices

As data center debate roars in Wisconsin Rapids, mayor says lack of state rules harms cities

Tomahawk football ready for encore after breakthrough 2025 season