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From the Publisher: Stand up for the Invisible Ones
Dear reader, If you are a regular reader of this column, you may have noticed that the plight of the homeless has my special attention. They ...Wood County law enforcement helps expand fight against domestic violence
By Mike Warren WOOD COUNTY – An effort started out East is now helping to shed some light on domestic and sexual assault incidents in central ...Moment in Time: October 1900
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern In early October of 1900, the Wisconsin River water levels had risen to record heights, wreaking havoc on the citizens of Grand ...Wood County drug take back event is Oct. 23
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – On Oct. 23, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Department of Justice are sponsoring a prescription drug ...Riverkings to host home opener
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS –The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings came off a sweep of the Rum River Mallards, to take on the Minnesota Blue Ox, ...Local fire departments to host Fire Prevention Safety Rally
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – Central Wood County fire departments will host a “Fire Prevention Safety Rally” on Oct. 16, 11 a.m. – 3 ...Wood County Sheriff’s Office investigates Port Edwards death
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – On Oct. 9 at 6 a.m., Wood County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a 60-year-old man who ...Rock of Ages
By Kris Leonhardt RUDOLPH – Peel back the paint on this rock, and you’ll find decades of memories, messages, and mementos which mark the time passages ...Two injured in Wood County crash
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – On Oct. 5, shortly before 4:30 p.m., the Wood County Sheriff’s Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on State ...Rapids VA Clinic to host mini fair
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids VA Outpatient Clinic will host a mini fair on Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ...The Invisible Class
Central Wisconsin event to tell the story of homelessness By MMC staff CENTRAL WISCONSIN – What does homelessness look like and what are its causes? On ...Handgun found at Washington School soccer fields
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Oct. 2, shortly before12:30 p.m., the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department received a call regarding a handgun that was ...From the Publisher: Homelessness
Dear reader, Have you ever been hungry – I mean really hungry, when you hadn’t had a meal all day or even longer? Have you ever ...DNR to discontinue game farm license at Sandhill Wildlife Area
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced that it will discontinue its game farm license at Sandhill ...Illinois man arrested for eighth OWI
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – On Sept. 30, 2021, Portage County Dispatch received a report of a subject passed out in a vehicle at ...Sixteenth annual Final Alarm & Roll Call to be held Oct. 9
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Firefighters from across the state will assemble to honor the fallen firefighters of the State of Wisconsin and pay ...Wood County introduces Kids at Hope program
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – The Wood County Human Services Department is kicking off a program to provide hope for county youth. “Young people ...Mid-State Technical College and partners celebrate $5M fundraising milestone
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College and partners have raised over $5 million in the capital campaign for a new Advanced Manufacturing, ...Art on Tap is Oct. 2
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Central Wisconsin Cultural Center will host its annual fundraiser, Art on Tap, Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m. at the Cultural ...WRCT to open 2021-22 Mainstage Season
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre (WRCT) will open its 2021-22 Mainstage Season on Oct. 8, with the comedy, “The Real ...Rapids council hears from public on transportation utility
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Sept. 21, local residents and business owners were able to provide feedback on a proposed ordinance that would discontinue ...Wisconsin Rapids woman is 104, and counting
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – This fall, Wisconsin Rapids resident, Marie Hansen, turned 104 years old, and she is already looking toward her 105th. “I’m ...Run with the Cops returns Oct. 7
By Debi Cleworth WISCONSIN RAPIDS – After a year’s absence, the annual Special Olympics Wisconsin “Run with the Cops” returns to Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 7. ...Newman, Martin named 2021 MVP Award winners
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission has named Jim Newman and Charlie Martin as their 2021 MVP Award winners. ...Learn where to view changing leaves with the Fall Color Report
For the City Times MADISON – As the brisk air of fall returns, Wisconsin’s changing leaves are returning as well. Visit www.travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report to discover exactly where ...Red Arrow: The reunion
By Kris Leonhardt Final segment in a series on the 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Division “When we were called up, we were not full strength. What ...Dog attacks Rapids police officer
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A Wisconsin Rapids Police officer was attacked by a dog, while checking on the status of a juvenile runaway. ...Hilda Marquez exhibit opens at cultural center
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Central Wisconsin Cultural Center’s latest exhibit, “Hilda Marquez,” honoring Frida Kahlo. The exhibit runs ...Mayor’s Minute: An update with Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser
By Kris Leonhardt Aquatic Facility Operations Mayor Shane Blaser said that the city was presented with the revenue numbers from the summer’s aquatic facility operations, which ...
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