WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The city has made progress on two major infrastructure projects during the week of July 14-18, with road closures continuing and new work scheduled for the week of July …
NEKOOSA – Volleyball players and community members are invited to take part in the Block 4 Brown volleyball tournament and fundraiser, set for Aug. 9 at Lakeside Fire Campground in Nekoosa. The …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties held a diaper drive between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day that collected 22,061 items for families in need – an …
PITTSVILLE – A Pittsville High School student who built a rabbit breeding operation from six animals to 230 has won the Wisconsin FFA’s Small Animal Production and Care Proficiency Award. …
Taking multiple medications means greater risk for side effects and interactions with other prescriptions, which is why there are many questions you should ask your doctor about the drugs they …
Wednesday's heat advisory for much of Wisconsin – including here in Wood County, where the heat index could soar to 104 degrees – is a reminder that state law includes special safeguards when the mercury rises.
STEVENS POINT – A $500,000 commitment from Aspirus Health Foundation will help expand dental services for underserved residents across central Wisconsin. The three-year pledge will support …
The Wood County Veterans Expo is scheduled for July 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, aiming to connect veterans with various beneficial programs.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Witter Park Aquatic Center will open its doors to the public for a free community swim night on July 27. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the …
A section of 10th Avenue North will be closed to through traffic Tuesday, July 22, for gas line installation work.
Wisconsin faces a looming child care crisis as federal funding that has kept hundreds of providers afloat expired June 30, with new research showing overwhelming public concern and provider warnings of widespread closures without state intervention.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Teens and parents are invited to participate in a community mural project from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the parking lot at Grand Avenue and 4th Street. The event, …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two major road construction projects in Wisconsin Rapids are advancing this week, with concrete work completed on one street and underground utilities progressing on another. …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Have you ever wondered how an organization of any kind, including a church, remains open for 150 years? It requires generations of committed people, each in turn owning a …
Continued from previous week J.P. Adler enjoyed a strong relationship with the local newspapers in the communities he served, heavily advertising in exchange for frequent write-ups on his …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Three elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools district have been named 2023-24 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition by the state Department of Public …
WHITEWATER – The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 17. Jacob Falkosky, Marshfield, master’s degree in data …
MARSHFIELD – From the growing prevalence of gluten-free options and dairy alternatives, it should be no surprise that food allergies and intolerances are on the rise. A 2025 survey by the …
NEW HOPE – A 35-year-old man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of his parents during a domestic incident that led to an officer-involved shooting in central …
MARSHFIELD – A rare but potentially deadly tick-borne illness is making headlines in Wisconsin after health officials confirmed recent cases of Powassan virus. Although the virus remains rare, …