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Wausau Pilot Deep Dive: This Week in Central Wisconsin News

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Wausau Pilot & Review is proud to launch Wausau Pilot Deep Dive , a new weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines. Each episode features an in-depth discussion between two hosts, exploring the week’s most pressing story and what it means for Wausau and the region. From local government and public safety to health, housing, and the environment, Deep Dive unpacks the context, examines the implications, and highlights the voices at the heart of each issue. Find all our coverage at Wausau Pilot & Review .

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Marathon County's TIF oversight debate 18.07.2025 6:00

This week on Wausau Pilot Deep Dive: Our virtual hosts unpack the latest debate over tax increment financing in Marathon County. As supervisors revise a resolution aimed at tightening oversight of TIF districts, we explore how these economic development tools work, why they spark such fierce debate, and what’s at stake for local taxpayers, schools, and public services.

Behind the Bridge Street Mission Decision 10.07.2025 11:37

This week, we take a look behind the scenes at the city of Wausau's debate over whether to spend taxpayer funds on a homeless shelter that will be run by a faith-based organization. Are Bridge Street Mission's policies against gay and trans volunteers and staff a problem? Or is this the best solution to the city's growing homelessness crisis?