Author: Mike Warren Kobs
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Candidates answer questions ahead of election
FOR CITY TIMES CENTRAL WISCONSIN – Democrat Criste Greening is facing Republican Scott Krug (Incumbent) in the Nov. 8 general election, in a race for the ... -
Vigil remembers domestic violence victims
BY MIKE WARREN EDITOR WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The organizers of the Family Center in Wisconsin Rapids would like to do with domestic violence what MADD has ... -
Rapids man found dead in Portage County
FOR CITY TIMES TOWN OF BELMONT – Human remains found in Portage County in September have been identified as a Wisconsin Rapids man. Portage County Medical ... -
Wood County breaks ground on new jail
BY MIKE WARREN EDITOR WISCONSIN RAPIDS – After decades of discussions, and soaring prices due to inflation, a Wood County jail project expected to exceed $89 ... -
Miss Wisconsin Rapids, Outstanding Teen tickets available
FOR CITY TIMES WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Tickets can now be purchased online for the 2023 Miss Wisconsin Rapids Scholarship competition, set for Saturday, Nov. 5th starting ... -
WIS 173 railroad project wraps up for season in Nekoosa
FOR CITY TIMES NEKOOSA — The railroad crossing on WIS 173 (Market Street) in Nekoosa opened Friday, Oct. 14. A temporary asphalt surface has been installed ... -
Families encouraged to participate in drug take back event
FOR CITY TIMES WOOD COUNTY — On Saturday, Oct. 29th, the Wisconsin Departments of Health Services and Justice are sponsoring a prescription drug take back event ... -
Housing First: Homelessness and the need for a resource hub
BY KRIS LEONHARDT CENTRAL WISCONSIN – While homelessness isn’t always visible driving down central Wisconsin streets, the struggle for some remains. North Central Wisconsin Continuum of ... -
Wood County man found dead from suspected drug overdose
FOR CITY TIMES TOWN OF CRANMOOR – A south Wood County man reported missing nearly two weeks ago has been found dead, the victim of a ... -
Wisconsin Rapids woman dead following I-39 crash
By City Times staff PORTAGE COUNTY – A south Wood County woman was killed and another person was injured, following an Oct. 10 traffic accident. The ...