VILLAGE OF PLOVER, Wis. (WAOW) -- Lake Pacawa Park in Plover has provided fond memories for many people in the area. However, the park's upkeep has declined drastically over the past few years.In an effort to regenerate and revitalize the park, the Village of Plover and the Celebrate Plover Foundation are joining forces to kickoff the Phase 2 Master Plan for Lake Pacawa Park.Phase 2 includes:The project was originally supposed to kickoff in 2020, but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic."You can get around the whole thing by wheelchair," Plover Firefighter & Building Inspector Eric...…VILLAGE OF PLOVER, Wis. (WAOW) -- Lake Pacawa Park in Plover has provided fond memories for many people in the area. However, the park's upkeep has declined drastically over the past few years.In an effort to regenerate and revitalize the park, the Village of Plover and the Celebrate Plover Foundation are joining forces to kickoff the Phase 2 Master Plan for Lake Pacawa Park.Phase 2 includes:The project was originally supposed to kickoff in 2020, but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic."You can get around the whole thing by wheelchair," Plover Firefighter & Building Inspector Eric...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- On Friday, the Wausau Salvation Army is hosting a free drive-thru food box program for community members in need.Over the past few months, Wausau's Salvation Army Development Director Ann Brigham said more families have been coming in for help. Many of those families saying it's the first time they've ever been in need.A factor has been the COVID-19 pandemic for so many. Brigham said everyone goes through tough times and the free food box program will help with physical and mental health by providing nutritious food.The...…You have permission to edit this article.WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- On Friday, the Wausau Salvation Army is hosting a free drive-thru food box program for community members in need.Over the past few months, Wausau's Salvation Army Development Director Ann Brigham said more families have been coming in for help. Many of those families saying it's the first time they've ever been in need.A factor has been the COVID-19 pandemic for so many. Brigham said everyone goes through tough times and the free food box program will help with physical and mental health by providing nutritious food.The...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) -- The is underway in Stevens Point, and officials there have solidified a plan to update Emerson Park with accessible and enjoyable outdoor recreation.Emerson Park is the only public city park in districts 3 & 5 in Stevens Point, but the space has not always been a park.According to city officials, the space was home to several schools, then a fairground, before becoming a park.Two demolished schools are buried under the current park lot, and the space itself is apart of Stevens Point's rich history.Above are just some...…You have permission to edit this article.STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) -- The is underway in Stevens Point, and officials there have solidified a plan to update Emerson Park with accessible and enjoyable outdoor recreation.Emerson Park is the only public city park in districts 3 & 5 in Stevens Point, but the space has not always been a park.According to city officials, the space was home to several schools, then a fairground, before becoming a park.Two demolished schools are buried under the current park lot, and the space itself is apart of Stevens Point's rich history.Above are just some...WW…