GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Josh Jacobs rushed for two touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers held off Cincinnati for a 27-18 victory in Joe Flacco’s Bengals debut on Sunday. Jacobs had a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and opened the fourth by scoring on a 14-yard burst up the middle. Jordan Love went 19 of 26 for 259 yards with an interception and a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tucker Kraft.

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Fall is an optimum time for many lawn care practices. Seeding, thatch and weed management, along with fertilizing are all ideally done in fall. We have seen an unusually warm fall so far across Wisconsin, but when considering fall lawn maintenance practices, the question often becomes, Is it too late? Bruce Spangenberg Early fall is considered ideal timing for both seeding new lawns or overseeding existing thin lawns.

A Buffalo Bills fan who prefers ketchup over mustard on his hot dog. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images Aaron Mansfield, Merrimack College Being from Buffalo means getting to eat some of the best wings in the world. It means scraping snow and ice off your car in frigid mornings. And it means making a lifelong vow to the city’s NFL franchise, the Bills – for better or worse, till death do us part.

WAUSAU - REI Engineering, Inc. has added a new member to its team of professionals. Samuel Fraaza, project engineer, joins REI’s civil construction Team. Samuel Fraaza Fraaza’s primary responsibilities include inspection and contract administration of construction projects while ensuring the materials meet the contract’s specifications. He also is responsible for communicating with the client and contractor if any changes or issues arise on a project and to resolve these scenarios in a timely manner.

WAUSAU – Aspirus Wausau Hospital has been recognized with the 2025 Crystal Vision Award by the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, Aspirus announced in early October. Photo courtesy Aspirus. The award celebrates individuals and organizations who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to advancing eye, organ and tissue donation. “In 2024 alone, donors from Aspirus Wausau provided the gift of sight to an estimated 90 recipients in Wisconsin, across the United States, and around the world,” said Nick Waite, MFS, CTBS, director of external affairs at LEBW.

Adults are invited to Marathon County Public Library Rothschild, 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild, for a roaring 20s mystery event on Oct. 16 in either one of the available sessions: The first will be held at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 4 p.m. Free, registration required. For more information and to get registered, call 715-359-6208.

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU — Wausau City Council members on Tuesday will interview three candidates hoping to fill the District 5 seat left vacant by the death of longtime Alder Gary Gisselman, while also weighing a proposal to hire a communications firm to assist with potential referendum planning. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Council Chambers at Wausau City Hall, 407 Grant St.

by Tim Henderson, Wisconsin Examiner October 11, 2025 The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1. The telehealth and in-home hospital care programs were both temporary — but increasingly popular — options for Medicare recipients. They allowed doctors and hospitals to bill Medicare for telehealth appointments and in-home visits from nurses to provide care that is generally only available in hospitals.

Wausau Pilot & Review Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Xavier Williams rushed for two touchdowns and Mark Gronowski ran for another to help Iowa clobber Wisconsin 37-0 on Saturday night. Kamari Moulton added 96 yards rushing on 15 carries and a touchdown for the Hawkeyes (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten), who retained possession of the Heartland Trophy and have won four straight against Wisconsin (2-4, 0-3). The Hawkeyes rushed for a season-high 210 yards on 36 carries.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ending their recent run of playoff frustration earned the Milwaukee Brewers a new nickname from their manager. Pat Murphy has referred to his team as the “Average Joes,” a nod to their small-market status and lack of big names. But after the Brewers beat the rival Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series on Saturday night, Murphy decided it was time for an upgrade.

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU — Wausau officials will consider several high-profile items Tuesday when the city’s Finance and Economic Development committees meet jointly. On the agenda: a proposed redevelopment of Riverside Place at 11 Scott St., a contract with a communications firm to assist with a possible referendum, and a budget amendment for environmental cleanup work at the long-contaminated 1300 Cleveland Ave.

by Jennifer Shutt, Wisconsin Examiner October 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the federal government’s evolving vaccine policy, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. In addition, the vast majority of those surveyed have heard the unproven claims made by President Donald Trump, Kennedy and others in late September that taking acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, during pregnancy could be one possible environmental factor in a child later being diagnosed with autism.

CINCINNATI (AP) — New Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco said he wouldn’t still be playing at 40 years old if he wasn’t confident he could play at the level of a starter. After the Bengals traded for him on Tuesday and immediately tabbed him as their starter, they’re counting on Flacco being correct. “I think the best way for me to do it is just keep simple,” Flacco said.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job. Twenty-one of the 35 runs in the series have been scored in the first inning. The series concludes on Saturday night with a winner-take-all Game 5 to determine which of these NL Central rivals will face the…

By The Associated Press Cincinnati (2-3) at Green Bay (2-1-1) Sunday, 3:25 p.m. CDT, CBS. BetMGM line: Packers by 14. Against the spread: Bengals 1-3; Packers 2-2. Series record: Tied 7-7. Last meeting: Packers won 25-22 in overtime at Cincinnati on Oct. 10, 2021. Bengals offense: overall (32), rush (32), pass (29), scoring (29) Bengals defense: overall (30), rush (24t), pass (29), scoring (30)

Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is drawing increased interest from people seeking non-surgical ways to improve skin tone, texture and elasticity. The treatment uses the body’s own healing process to stimulate collagen production, which can soften the appearance of fine lines, scarring and uneven tone. The procedure is typically recommended for people experiencing mild to moderate skin concerns who want gradual, natural-looking results with little downtime.

Mark Treinen In a 2007 ruling known as Zellner v. Cedarburg School District, the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared that because public school teachers “are entrusted with the responsibility of teaching children,” the public has a clear right to know about allegations of misconduct against educators. Mark Treinen I wonder what the justices would think of a school district trying to charge $5,600 for this information.

Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public involvement meeting Monday, Oct. 13, to discuss proposed improvements to WIS 52 in Wausau, where the highway has reached the end of its service life and safety concerns have been identified. The meeting will take place at 5:45 p.m. in the Horace Mann Middle School cafeteria, 3101 N.

ROTHSCHILD – Central Wisconsin Hmong Professionals seek nominations for its upcoming 2025 Hmong Professionals Awards Night, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Hmong professionals across central Wisconsin. Community members are encouraged to nominate professionals from any field, such as education, healthcare, business, technology, public service, arts or nonprofit leadership, who demonstrate excellence, integrity and impact within their industry and central Wisconsin.

Some recipes are so good they’ve earned a reputation for sparking romance — and this one lives up to its name. Marry Me Chicken is a rich, comforting one-pan meal that layers tender chicken with a luscious, creamy sauce bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for date night or a cozy dinner in, it’s elegant enough to impress but easy enough for a weeknight.

By The Associated Press Today in history: On Oct. 11, 1991, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee; Thomas denounced the proceedings as a “high-tech lynching” and was confirmed on Oct. 15 by a 52-48 vote. Also on this date: In 1906, the San Francisco Board of Education ordered the city’s Asian students segregated into their own school.

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