Wausau Faces Baseball Triumphs and Weather Turmoil Amid Legal Fallout

Baseball season kicks off

The Wausau Woodchucks announced the signing of Wisconsin native Caleb Karll, a junior outfielder from the University of Montevallo, as the first player on their 2026 roster. Opening Day is set for May 28 against the Green Bay Rockers at Athletic Park.

Spring storm disrupts community

A sudden spring storm on Thursday forced schools, meal programs, transportation services, child‑care centers and churches to shift to virtual operations and cancel many activities across the Wausau area.

Ice storm warning

Forecasters warned that a dangerous ice storm will move into north‑central Wisconsin Friday night, bringing hazardous travel conditions, possible power outages and tree damage.

Rain forecast

Saturday brings a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m., with temperatures hovering near 40 °F and light winds.

Legal sentencing

A Stevens Point man received a prison sentence this week after being convicted of sexual assault and child‑pornography offenses in Portage County.