Safe Kids Marathon County

05/14/2026

Ready to do bike helmet fittings & distribute FREE helmets at the Bike & Walk for the Health of It event at Towering Pines Park in Kronenwetter. Come on down! The Village of Kronenwetter, WI puts on a fun event with free raffles and awesome prizes including bikes! https://www.facebook.com/share/1GwkqNXu8A/

05/09/2026

UPDATE: We are now out of helmets for kids with heads measuring under 53 CM. We still have larger size helmets, and lots of bike lights and summer safety activity books.

Come visit us today from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Children's Festival in Marathon Park in Wausau! Free bike helmets available for kids without a safe & properly-fitted helmet while supplies last!

05/08/2026

Excited to participate in the Children's Festival in Marathon Park tomorrow, May 9, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We'll be promoting bike safety and the importance of helmets. If your kiddo's helmet no longer fits or is damaged or expired, stop by our booth for a free new bike helmet while supplies last! Our booth is located opposite of the petting zoo. :) See the Wausau & Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry post below for event details and parking information.

🎉 TOMORROW is the day! 🎉
The 52nd Annual Children's Festival takes over Marathon Park THIS Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the MPB Building (Ice Rinks) at Marathon Park!

Check out the event map below for parking locations and where all the fun will be happening! 🚗🗺️

We have an AMAZING day planned for families, including:
🎪 46 community booths
🛍️ 20 Kid Vendor Booths at the Children’s Business Fair
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎾 Skills drills from Wisconsin Tennis Association
🪄 Magician performances
🎶 Live musical acts
🌮 4 delicious food trucks
🐐 Petting Zoo
🚒 Fire Department displays
💣 Bomb Squad demonstrations
…and so much more!

💛 Don’t forget to bring CASH and maybe even some spare change from your change jars to support Peyton's Promise “Change for Good” Drive! Every donation helps make a difference, and Peoples State Bank will MATCH the first $1,000 donated!

A HUGE thank you to our Title Sponsor, First Impressions Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, for presenting this incredible community event!
Additional thanks to our amazing sponsors, Festival Foods and Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, for helping make this day possible.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for one of the biggest family events of the year! 🎉

04/28/2026

Kudos to the students in the Raise Your Voice clubs at the Wausau, DC Everest, and Marathon School Districts for their efforts to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and resources available to help. To register for their run/walk, visit: https://gofan.co/event/6387564

*If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de or are struggling, help is available 24/7 by visiting https://988lifeline.org/ or calling or texting 988.

Local high schools come together to raise awareness for mental health with annual run/walk
DETAILS --> https://www.wsaw.com/2026/04/28/local-high-schools-come-together-raise-awareness-mental-health-with-annual-runwalk/

04/18/2026

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***4/18/26 12:30 PM UPDATE****
River Road from County Road J to Abbey Street is now open to Residents and Contractors Only. Law enforcement will ask for proof of residency or contractor status before permitting entry. Other areas remain closed while crews work to restore utilities and make the area safe for re-entry. Crews have made great progress and are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service.

We continue to ask volunteers to not report to the Ringle area at this time. We will continue to provide updates as progress continues and needs change.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

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The outpouring of support and offers of assistance since yesterday’s storm have truly been heartwarming. At the request of Ringle Fire Chief Chris Kielman and to assist us to serving the needs of Ringle residents in a safe and effective manner, volunteers are asked to not report to the Ringle area at this time. Marathon County Emergency Management is assessing the damage this morning and clean-up efforts cannot resume until the assessment has been completed.

Once the assessment has been completed, we will provide you with information on the types of assistance needed and where volunteers should report.

04/17/2026

Thinking of everyone impacted by the tornado that touched down in Central & Eastern Marathon County this evening (Mosinee, Kronenwetter, Weston & Ringle areas). If you don't live in impacted areas, please avoid those areas tonight to allow emergency responders to do their jobs in helping residents impacted and ensuring the area is safe for cleanup efforts to begin. Please stay safe and vigilant as the storms wind down.

It’s tempting to go and check out the tornado damage, or go to offer help. Right now, please avoid those areas unless you live there. Those areas don’t need unwarranted traffic, gawkers, sightseeing. Emergency crews and neighbors will let you know when they need help. Thanks, and stay safe!

04/17/2026

⚠ More severe thunderstorms are on the way starting Friday afternoon and throughout the night. Flash flooding is a major concern following all the rain earlier in the week. Tornadoes are also possible. Be sure to stay weather aware tomorrow, and have multiple ways to receive warnings! Learn more about types of weather watches & warnings and tips to stay safe at https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/

04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out on a stormy night for this event, and huge thanks to Grand Theater Wausau for hosting. If you missed the event or are looking for resources, check out these pages:

For resources to help teens learn and practice safe driving habits AND to support parents & caregivers in guiding their teen driver, visit www.aspirus.org/teen-driver-safety

For motor vehicle safety tips for drivers of all ages, visit www.aspirus.org/vehicle-safety

04/10/2026

**Reminder: This event is Monday night. Hope to see you there! RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/safedrivingGT

This April 13, 2026, program will address distracted and impaired driving, seatbelt use, and defensive driving while highlighting the real-life consequences of unsafe choices behind the wheel. Presented with care, this impactful event encourages awareness, responsibility, and meaningful conversation, equipping attendees with the knowledge and perspective needed to make safer decisions on the road.

We are proud to partner with the Grand Theater Wausau, Wausau Police Department, Wausau Fire Department, Kaytlyn Madison Thomas Memorial Foundation, and the Mental Health Collaborative for a powerful educational event focused on preventing crashes and saving lives. This program is part of The Grand's Community Health & Wellness Series and is free and open to the public thanks to generous sponsorship from Aspirus Health (the lead agency of Safe Kids MC) and the Wausau Early Birds Rotary Club.

Because inexperienced drivers have a higher rate of crashes, the event is geared toward young and new drivers and their families; however, drivers of any age or experience level are welcome to attend.

This event is advised for ages 14+. Parental guidance is encouraged.

04/09/2026

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