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Answering questions is how elected officials talk to the people they serve. Not all of Wausau’s alders see it that way. Our questions were about the city budget — what they’d read, what they understood, whether the city needs an outside audit. Here’s why we think residents deserve answers now, not when it’s convenient.

The personal finance website ranked states on a 100-point scale that looked at a range of categories: affordability, economy, education, health, quality of life and safety.

Obituaries are a community service courtesy of Helke and Brainard Funeral Homes.

Week three of our fish fry feature lands at the LT Club in the Labor Temple in Wausau, where the Friday fish is fantastic — cod, perch, shrimp and bluegill, with a side list that includes both homemade potato salad and German potato salad. And if you can't decide where to go tonight, our fish fry guide will spin and pick for you. 🐟

Let's revisit the trade deadline:

The drop in spending for July, however, raised concern among some economists about the resiliency of consumers who have powered the economy forward despite nagging inflation and soaring gasoline prices.

In April, Weston voters said no to six new firefighters. The SAFER board approved three on a 3-1 vote — and the packet going to trustees Monday doesn't say what they'll cost.

The latest cases bring the total number of outbreak cases to 15 confirmed and six probable, but health officials suspect more people may be infected. Two cases of measles were identified earlier this week in Iowa County and neighboring Lafayette County, and both people were believed to have been exposed in Wisconsin.

Ready for crisp fall weather? You might have to wait. A powerful El Niño could keep northeastern Wisconsin warmer and drier than usual this fall — with possible effects on fall color, too.

The Brewers looked headed for a loss in Los Angeles — until the ninth inning. Four straight singles, three runs and one big comeback later, Milwaukee walked away with a 5-4 win and stayed on top of the National League.

Core academics, career/technical trades, civics, arts, or mental health & life skills? What area needs more emphasis in schools right now?

Well, that was a nice surprise. Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack stepped into one of the NFL’s toughest kicking environments and absolutely delivered — enough to impress a Steelers veteran who knows the place better than anyone.

Wausau weather for Friday and Saturday

Last night's preseason matchup was an interesting one. Here are the highlights:

The advice from Wisconsin officials is simple: When in doubt, stay out.

After our investigation into Wausau's budget documents, alders are calling for an outside audit of how the city prepares its budget — something Wausau apparently hasn't done in decades. Some of them told us they didn't know what the budget's 'history' tables actually contained when they voted on them. Not one council member opposed a review. We asked all 11. Here's who answered, and who didn't.

See who's been charged this week in Marathon County. View felony mugshots in our latest crime gallery.