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Planning for planting: Federal crop insurance sign-up deadline approaching

WOOD COUNTY – A farmer’s work is never done. Even in winter, farmers are planning for the next planting season. For many operations, planning ahead includes signing up for federal crop …

Meet Bella, the sweet and playful doggy you’ve been waiting for! Bella is a delightful bundle of joy with a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging. This sweet girl is playful, …

Youth Art Month Exhibit to open at The Alexander House

WOOD COUNTY – The Alexander House will celebrate Youth Art Month with an exhibition showcasing the creative talents of students from the Nekoosa Public School District, grades K-12. The exhibit …

Mid-State Technical College named 2025 Firm of the Year by MACCI

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MACCI) has named Mid-State Technical College its 2025 Firm of the Year, recognizing the College’s contributions to …

DATCP announces Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election results

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Bradly Rosenthal, 42, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty and …

UW-Stevens Point December graduates 2024

WOOD COUNTY--The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees to 462 graduates for the fall 2024 semester. The following students from the Wood County area graduated from the University of …

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Wood County Poster Contest

WOOD COUNTY – This year marked the 20th year the Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department hosted a local conservation awareness poster contest. This contest is part of a state and …

Sex offender to be released in Sigel

WOOD COUNTY – On Feb. 18, 2025, Anthony L. Fox was released. He will be residing at 3396 County Highway C in the township of Sigel, Wood County, Wisconsin. Fox was convicted of three counts of …

Craft lessons to be taught March 6

Home and Community Education will be holding another craft lesson on March 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 at First Congregational UCC Church. The church is located at 311 2nd Street Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. …

Red Cross: Donors needed now to build up the blood supply

WOOD COUNTY – The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in Feb. to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all …

Five generations

The Wagner family of Wisconsin Rapids has reached five generations. This photo was taken at the home of Corinne and Preston Powers in Mesa, AZ, on Jan. 12, 2025. 

St. John’s Episcopal Church to host Quiet Day

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – St John’s Episcopal Church, 320 Oak Street in Wisconsin Rapids, will host a pre-Lenten Quiet Day on Saturday morning, March 1 from 9:00am to noon. There is no charge to …

Meet Hennessy: A Fun, Smart, and Energetic Companion! Hennessy is a dog with a big personality and tons of energy to match! He’s all about playtime and loves every type of toy, especially when …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS--United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at Prevail Bank, welcoming new directors and thanking outgoing directors for …

Police Calls: February 19, 2025

On Feb 6. at 11:50 in the morning a Nekoosa caller reported witnessing a hit and run in a parking lot, stating that multiple security cameras also recorded the incident. On Feb 6. around 12:30 in the …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Feb. 11 (2/11) is National 211 Day – an annual observance celebrating the go-to, 24/7 three-digit (2-1-1) resource that helps millions of people in the U.S. and Canada …

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids facilities adopt new location names

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – To enhance patient clarity regarding their locations, Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Aspirus Doctors Clinic have now incorporated “Wisconsin Rapids” into their …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is currently accepting funding applications for programs that address Impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity and …

Allie Gessert, Wisconsin Rapids, Graduate of John Edwards High School, Port Edwards makes Western Technical College fall President’s List while enrolled in the Nursing program. To be eligible …

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