Wausau Daily Herald

The Wausau Daily Herald is a morning newspaper published in Wausau, Wisconsin. It serves as the main news source for Wausau and is circulated in both Marathon and Lincoln counties. The Daily Herald is part of the Gannett Company, which also owns ten other newspapers across Wisconsin. In addition to its print edition, the newspaper offers a website where readers can subscribe to access news articles.

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Garrett Mitchell facing potential surgery on left shoulder; will receive second opinion

4 days ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Todd Rosiak

For the second time in three seasons, Garrett Mitchell is facing surgery on his left shoulder. The Milwaukee Brewers provided an update on the 26-year-old outfielder on afternoon of June 24 in the wake of the injury he suffered sliding back into first base while on a minor-league rehab assignment with Class AAA Nashville. Mitchell had been in the final stages of his comeback from a left oblique strain, which landed him on the injured list on April 26.
Public input sought on master plan for DNR properties in southeastern Wisconsin

4 days ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Paul Smith

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input as it revises its master plan for state-owned properties in the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input as it plans for the future of state-owned properties in an area of southeastern Wisconsin known as the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape.
Fan at Wrigley Field scales netting to retrieve Sal Frelick's bat

1 week ago | wausaudailyherald.com | JR Radcliffe |Curt Hogg

Spider-Man apparently found his way into the front row of Wrigley Field on June 19 for a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick lost control of his bat during a swing in the sixth inning against Cubs reliever Chris Flexen, and the bat wound up lodged in the netting behind home plate.
Wausau man accused of stealing over $15M from investors facing federal charges

1 week ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Karen Madden

Stanley Pophal, 63, of Wausau, is charged with wire fraud and money laundering. MADISON − A 63-year-old Wausau man is facing federal charges after he was accused of stealing over $15 million from at least 120 investors. Stanley Pophal, who faces federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering, was arrested June 14 and made his initial appearance in federal court June 16, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Timothy O'Shea, Western District of Wisconsin.
Marathon County inspections: One restaurant with nine violations & 14 ace May 2025 reports

2 weeks ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Karen Madden

The following are the latest results of Marathon County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wausau Daily Herald reports monthly. AthensWagners Dairy Treat, 301 Alfred St.: May 27: No violations. KronenwetterSaucy Noods, 1435 O'Keefe Drive: May 23: One violation: Rear and side exterior doors not flush with bottoms of door frames.
Unidentified WWI soldier exhumed from Wausau cemetery as agencies work to identify man

2 weeks ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Karen Madden

The remains of an unidentified soldier, buried for nearly a century in Wausau, have been exhumed. Authorities hope DNA analysis will identify the soldier and connect him with living relatives.
26-year-old Marathon County Jail inmate dies after apparent suicide attempt

2 weeks ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Karen Madden

WAUSAU − A 26-year-old Marathon County inmate died June 8 following an apparent suicide attempt earlier this month. On the evening of June 1, fellow inmates alerted correctional staff to an unresponsive inmate in one of the housing units, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Office. Staff responded immediately and found the 26-year-old man in the process of attempting suicide.
Here are 9 events you don't want to miss this summer in the Wausau area

3 weeks ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Jamie Rokus

Looking to fill your calendar with a variety of summer fun in the Wausau area? Check out these 9 events. WAUSAU − Whether you like live music or live animals, hot air balloons or airplanes, classic fair foods or traditional Hmong fare, there are events and activities for everyone in the Wausau area this summer. Check out a few of the biggest events nearby. Wausau Pride FestThere will be two opportunities to celebrate Pride in Wausau on June 7 − one for families and one for those 18 and older.
Wausau daycare owner charged after baby in care suffers skull fracture and brain bleeding

3 weeks ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Karen Madden

A Wausau daycare operator, Shawna L. Munguia, is facing felony charges for allegedly causing severe injuries to a 4-month-old child in her care. The infant suffered a skull fracture, brain bleeding and eye hemorrhages, injuries inconsistent with Munguia's initial explanation. Munguia later admitted to shaking the baby out of frustration due to the child's crying, according to the criminal complaint. Munguia is currently out on a $2,500 cash bail and awaiting a court hearing.
2 women hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries, after Marathon County house fire

3 weeks ago | wausaudailyherald.com | Karen Madden

HATLEY − Two women were hospitalized June 3 from injuries they received in an early morning house fire in Marathon County. At 12:04 a.m. June 3, a caller reported a house fire with someone possibly trapped inside in the 200 block of Kirkwood St. in the Marathon County village of Hatley, about 20 miles southeast of Wausau.