Nature Illuminated lights at Monk Gardens in Wausau, WI. Image courtesy: WAOW TV WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — Board Members for Wausau Botanical Gardens will meet on Monday to go over feedback they’ve received regarding the recently announced name change for their facility. WAOW TV reports that members of the board have been cataloging the feedback to “survey the entirety of the community response and [reaching] out to stakeholders to elicit input,” according to a statement released by Board President Paul David. Executive Director Darcie Howard “We [are] gathering all of the input,...…Nature Illuminated lights at Monk Gardens in Wausau, WI. Image courtesy: WAOW TV WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — Board Members for Wausau Botanical Gardens will meet on Monday to go over feedback they’ve received regarding the recently announced name change for their facility. WAOW TV reports that members of the board have been cataloging the feedback to “survey the entirety of the community response and [reaching] out to stakeholders to elicit input,” according to a statement released by Board President Paul David. Executive Director Darcie Howard “We [are] gathering all of the input,...WW…

Todd Tucker WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Wausau man accused of attempted homicide and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon has pled not guilty to the charges in Marathon County court. Todd Tucker is said to have pointed a firearm at a woman who was trying to sell some items to another woman. Investigators say the woman had facilitated the sale through Facebook. When she went to meet the buyer in Marathon Park she was confronted by a group of people including Tucker. She stayed in her vehicle, but members of the group began pounding on her windows and demanding her to get out. One...…Todd Tucker WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Wausau man accused of attempted homicide and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon has pled not guilty to the charges in Marathon County court. Todd Tucker is said to have pointed a firearm at a woman who was trying to sell some items to another woman. Investigators say the woman had facilitated the sale through Facebook. When she went to meet the buyer in Marathon Park she was confronted by a group of people including Tucker. She stayed in her vehicle, but members of the group began pounding on her windows and demanding her to get out. One...WW…

Wausau Fire Department Engine 1. MWC photo by Mike Leischner WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — The Wausau Fire Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice- Division of Criminal Investigation will conduct live fire training on a home near Bridge Street this week. According to a news release from the city they’ll conduct firefighting and investigative training on a home located at 1514 North Second Street beginning Monday. The exercises are expected to last three days. Crews will get a rare first-hand look at fire patterns and behaviors as part of the training while also practicing rescue techniques...…Wausau Fire Department Engine 1. MWC photo by Mike Leischner WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — The Wausau Fire Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice- Division of Criminal Investigation will conduct live fire training on a home near Bridge Street this week. According to a news release from the city they’ll conduct firefighting and investigative training on a home located at 1514 North Second Street beginning Monday. The exercises are expected to last three days. Crews will get a rare first-hand look at fire patterns and behaviors as part of the training while also practicing rescue techniques...WW…

Water service line. MWC photo by Mike LeischnerWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Local, State, and Federal leaders officially started Wausau’s efforts to replace some 8,000 lead water pipes over the next five years by turning on the first replacement line Thursday afternoon.Project Manager Eric Jones says the job was a good practice run for the plumbers who will spend the next five years going up and down Wausau’s streets digging up and replacing the lead pipes with copper ones.“We’ll replace the public side of the water line and the private side of the water line,” said Jones. “The private side was way...…Water service line. MWC photo by Mike LeischnerWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Local, State, and Federal leaders officially started Wausau’s efforts to replace some 8,000 lead water pipes over the next five years by turning on the first replacement line Thursday afternoon.Project Manager Eric Jones says the job was a good practice run for the plumbers who will spend the next five years going up and down Wausau’s streets digging up and replacing the lead pipes with copper ones.“We’ll replace the public side of the water line and the private side of the water line,” said Jones. “The private side was way...WW…

Jonathan HuffWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Central Wisconsin man will serve prison time for his 5th OWI.Jonathan Huff will spend a total of 4 and a half years in the state prison system, including 18 months of incarceration and three years on probation. His driver’s license will also be revoked for three years, and he will be required to install an ignition interlock device on his vehicle.OWI charges stem from an incident in September 2021 where Huff was found asleep in his vehicle as it was parked in a stranger’s driveway. Officers woke him up by tapping on the window, and when he came to they...…Jonathan HuffWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Central Wisconsin man will serve prison time for his 5th OWI.Jonathan Huff will spend a total of 4 and a half years in the state prison system, including 18 months of incarceration and three years on probation. His driver’s license will also be revoked for three years, and he will be required to install an ignition interlock device on his vehicle.OWI charges stem from an incident in September 2021 where Huff was found asleep in his vehicle as it was parked in a stranger’s driveway. Officers woke him up by tapping on the window, and when he came to they...WW…

City of Stevens Point logoSTEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — City planners in Stevens Point discussed a proposed home occupancy ordinance on Monday, aimed at limiting the size and scope of home office setups in residential neighborhoods.Mayor Mike Wiza and others addressed areas of the proposal and issued some clarifications. That included a question from 7th District Alder Mary Kneebone who didn’t want the ordinance to keep people from engaging in art or a hobby due to language that restricts the use of welders “If someone is using [a welder] in an art studio, can they do that in their garage?...…City of Stevens Point logoSTEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — City planners in Stevens Point discussed a proposed home occupancy ordinance on Monday, aimed at limiting the size and scope of home office setups in residential neighborhoods.Mayor Mike Wiza and others addressed areas of the proposal and issued some clarifications. That included a question from 7th District Alder Mary Kneebone who didn’t want the ordinance to keep people from engaging in art or a hobby due to language that restricts the use of welders “If someone is using [a welder] in an art studio, can they do that in their garage?...WW…

Wausau City Hall. MWC photo by Mike LeischnerAnother piece of the 2024 Wausau property tax bill will be up for discussion on Tuesday.The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the spending plan as part of their regular meeting at 6:30 at City Hall. According to a copy of the proposed budget included in the agenda packet for Tuesday’s meeting, residents can expect a $0.26 hike in their property tax rate- from $10.60 to $10.86 per $1,000 of assessed value.That works out to about $52 on a $200,000 home.The hearing will be held at the start of the business portion of the agenda,...…Wausau City Hall. MWC photo by Mike LeischnerAnother piece of the 2024 Wausau property tax bill will be up for discussion on Tuesday.The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the spending plan as part of their regular meeting at 6:30 at City Hall. According to a copy of the proposed budget included in the agenda packet for Tuesday’s meeting, residents can expect a $0.26 hike in their property tax rate- from $10.60 to $10.86 per $1,000 of assessed value.That works out to about $52 on a $200,000 home.The hearing will be held at the start of the business portion of the agenda,...WW…

Derek GoplinWAUKESHA, WI (WSAU) — The Antigo man found guilty of killing his mother on Halloween in 2021 has had unrelated charges against him dismissed.Court records show a judge has thrown out two counts against Derek Goplin that occurred in Waukesha County; one felony charge of exposing genitals or intimate areas to a child and one misdemeanor count of child neglect.The motion to dismiss the charges came down from the state. Representatives for Goplin did not object, and the case was closed.RELATED: Goplin Sentenced for Killing His MotherGoplin is already serving a life sentence for...…Derek GoplinWAUKESHA, WI (WSAU) — The Antigo man found guilty of killing his mother on Halloween in 2021 has had unrelated charges against him dismissed.Court records show a judge has thrown out two counts against Derek Goplin that occurred in Waukesha County; one felony charge of exposing genitals or intimate areas to a child and one misdemeanor count of child neglect.The motion to dismiss the charges came down from the state. Representatives for Goplin did not object, and the case was closed.RELATED: Goplin Sentenced for Killing His MotherGoplin is already serving a life sentence for...WW…

Kayla DanielsUPDATE: Police in Nekoosa say that a missing woman, Kayla Daniels, has been located. No further information has been released.–NEKOOSA, WI (WSAU) — Police in Nekoosa are looking for a 27-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since last Friday.Kayla Daniels was last spotted at the Kwik Trip in Spencer on October 27th. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since.She’s described as 5’6” and approximately 110 pounds, possibly traveling in a gray or silver 2001 Chevrolet S10 pickup with temporary tag D167GE.No further information was provided. Anyone who may be able to help officers...…Kayla DanielsUPDATE: Police in Nekoosa say that a missing woman, Kayla Daniels, has been located. No further information has been released.–NEKOOSA, WI (WSAU) — Police in Nekoosa are looking for a 27-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since last Friday.Kayla Daniels was last spotted at the Kwik Trip in Spencer on October 27th. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since.She’s described as 5’6” and approximately 110 pounds, possibly traveling in a gray or silver 2001 Chevrolet S10 pickup with temporary tag D167GE.No further information was provided. Anyone who may be able to help officers...WW…

Jonathan HuffWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Wausau man facing his 5th OWI will have a plea and sentencing hearing next month.Jonathan Huff was in court on Tuesday for a scheduling hearing. That’s when court officials set the plea and sentencing date for November 9th on multiple counts tied to seven cases.Charges against the 41-year-old include possession of methamphetamine, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary, and criminal property damage.All of those counts have been cross-referenced together. A plea hearing in the case had been scheduled for September...…Jonathan HuffWAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Wausau man facing his 5th OWI will have a plea and sentencing hearing next month.Jonathan Huff was in court on Tuesday for a scheduling hearing. That’s when court officials set the plea and sentencing date for November 9th on multiple counts tied to seven cases.Charges against the 41-year-old include possession of methamphetamine, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary, and criminal property damage.All of those counts have been cross-referenced together. A plea hearing in the case had been scheduled for September...WW…