#The Wausau Pilot & Review

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Appeals court sides with Wausau news outlet in defamation case brought by politician

Cory Tomczyk, who is now a state senator, sued the Pilot & Review for defamation.

By Sarah Lehr– Wisconsin Public Radio An appeals court has sided with a local news outlet in a defamation case brought by a Mosinee businessman who’s now a Republican state senator. Cory Tomczyk sued the Wausau Pilot & Review in 2021 after the news site reported he was overheard using an anti-gay slur while in the audience of a Marathon County meeting. The suit also named the outlet’s publisher…

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The freaking mayor of the town hijacked the absentee ballot box and moved it into his office. He says it wasn't 'safe' out there in front of City Hall and a whole bunch of CCTV cameras.

His story has changed several times after getting called out. Like they say....film at 11.

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A conservative Wisconsin mayor on the job for five months is at the center of a criminal investigation after he removed a ballot drop box from city hall before voters in Wausau could use it.Marathon County District

Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon, a Democrat, said Wednesday she is investigating Wausau Mayor Doug Diny’s move after Kaitlyn Bernarde, the city clerk, filed a report upon discovering the drop box missing Monday, according to a report in The Washington Post. In a photo he provided to the Wausau Pilot & Review, Diny is seen wearing a hard hat, gloves and Department of Public Works jacket as he carts the city’s drop box away.

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Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it’s safe - Wausau Pilot & Review

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A Wisconsin Republican politician is trying to destroy local newspaper that published an article on his disgusting behavior, that being calling a young child a homophobic slur. You can check out the details in the video. Bitch is trying to shut the journalists up by dragging out his nonsense lawsuit and drowning the publication in legal fees. Please, watch the video on the matter and donate to the GoFundMe for Wausau Pilot and Review (if you can). Support the good work and much needed coverage of local news by spreading this information

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A Wisconsin Mayor Took Issue With a Ballot Drop Box Decision, So He Took the Drop Box - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/us/politics/wisconsin-mayor-ballot-box.html

Doug Diny, the Republican mayor of Wausau, Wis., was working on Sunday when he saw a ballot drop box outside City Hall, where it had been placed under orders of the city clerk.

Mr. Diny thought the City Council should have been consulted — something the Wisconsin Supreme Court did not require in its July ruling granting the city clerk authority — and did not believe the box would be secure. So he walked outside, removed the box and carted it into his office.

His actions, which he documented with photos and which The Wausau Pilot & Review reported on Tuesday, are the latest example of a pattern that began around the 2020 election in response to Donald J. Trump’s baseless claims about voter fraud. In states from Michigan to Colorado, some Republican officials have scrutinized or interfered with election equipment, seeking evidence of fraud.

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Armed and underground: Inside the turbulent, secret world of an American militia - Wausau Pilot & Review

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Column: Frog song, Earth song and the rights of nature - Wausau Pilot & Review

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Wisconsin Democrats want to ban sham lawsuits as GOP senator continues fight against local news site

The bill Democrats unveiled Tuesday would allow people to ask a judge to dismiss a lawsuit against them if they believe the suit is a baseless challenge over their exercise of free speech.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats on Tuesday proposed barring the use of expensive, sham lawsuits to silence criticism after a Republican state senator was accused of trying to bankrupt a local news outlet for reporting on his alleged use of a homophobic slur. The Wausau Pilot & Review reported in 2021 that local businessman Cory Tomczyk, who became a state senator in January, called a…

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Dog feces, filth and a wandering, unclothed toddler: Wausau parents charged with child neglect after years of reports

Multiple incidents since 2017 raised red flags. Now, two Wausau parents are facing felony child neglect charges.

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review A Wausau couple will be summoned into court this week to face child neglect charges, years after reports of troubling behavior and visits by both police and social services. Cassandra Huck, 30, and Anthony C. Huck, 41, each face identical felony child neglect charges filed July 12 in Marathon County Circuit Court. But police reports detailed in court…

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Your letters: Say no to Line 5

A reader speaks out against Line 5, in his letter to the editor:

Editor’s note: Wausau Pilot & Review gladly publishes commentary from readers, residents and candidates for local offices. The views of readers and columnists are independent of this newspaper and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wausau Pilot & Review. To submit, email editor@wausaupilotandreview.com or mail to 500 N. Third St., Suite 208-8, Wausau, Wis. 54403. Dear Editor: I am deeply…

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DNR: No hunting injuries reported in hunting season opener

How did everyone do this weekend??

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review For the first time in two years, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported no firearm-related hunting incidents during the opening weekend of the 2024 gun deer season. This marks a significant improvement from last year, when two incidents were reported. The DNR emphasized the importance of safe hunting practices and reminded hunters to…

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POLICE: 1 dead in Hwy. 66 crash

What we know so far about a crash in Portage County:

Wausau Pilot & Review A 68-year-old Rosholt woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Portage County, sheriff’s officials said. The crash was reported just before 1 p.m. on Hwy. 66 at Saint Adalberts Road in the town of Alban. Initial reports suggest the Rosholt woman was headed south on County Hwy. I and did not yield at a stop sign, pulling directly into the path of a…

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Navigating Thanksgiving amid political family divides

Are you dreading the inevitable political chatter this Thanksgiving?

Wausau Pilot & Review staff As Thanksgiving approaches, many American families anticipate the warmth of shared meals and cherished traditions. However, in today’s polarized political climate, these gatherings can also become arenas for contentious debates, potentially straining familial bonds. Experts offer strategies to help families navigate these challenges, ensuring that the holiday remains…

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Recipe of the Week: Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts were on the back burner for years, but have recently enjoyed a renaissance. Here, we give them a classic Thanksgiving treatment, with a cheesy, gooey and delicious result:

Wausau Pilot & Review Find fresh ingredients and much more at Downtown Grocery, 607 Third St, Wausau. Visit them online and visit their two-story space to Shop, Eat, and Relax in Downtown since 2006! This week we continue our series on unique Thanksgiving recipes, breaking away from the truly traditional and giving your dinner table an added boost. Brussels sprouts were on the back burner for…