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Bridge work, street reconstruction to impact traffic

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two construction projects will affect local traffic this week and beyond, according to closure notices from city and state transportation officials. The Wisconsin Department …

Wanted: Rural-themed works for fall exhibition

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center is accepting submissions for “Rural Visions,” a juried art exhibition celebrating country life and pastoral themes. The …

MADISON – A statewide wildlife monitoring program has collected 100 million photographs and reached its 10th anniversary, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced this week. …

Showstopper: Double features and star power

Continued from previous week As the Stock Market crashed, spiraling the United States into one of the longest-lasting economic plunges, talking pictures managed to sustain the movie industry while …

The Wealth InFormation Lady: Creative thinking - Updating your beneficiaries

Sometimes people ask if we do estate planning. The answer is yes, but we don’t draft trusts or wills: we leave the legal documents to the lawyers. There is so much more to be done on an ongoing …

Prevail Bank promotes Rehbein to retail training manager

MEDFORD – Prevail Bank has promoted Alycia Rehbein to retail training manager, effective Aug. 4. Rehbein joined Prevail Bank in February and will be based at the Medford location. She has more …

Balance program aims to prevent falls among seniors

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A free seven-week program designed to help older adults improve their balance and prevent falls will begin next month at the South Wood County YMCA. The Stepping On class, …

Does Medicare cover ambulance rides?

Dear Savvy Senior: A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home, but just received a hefty $1,050 bill from the ambulance company. …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – State Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, visited Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital and Clinics on July 25, touring key facilities and learning about the hospital’s …

State accepting watershed grant applications

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting applications for 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through Sept. 12. The $1 million …

Local students named to WIAC honor roll

WHITEWATER – More than 400 student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the 2024-25 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Scholastic Honor Roll, including …

WOOD COUNTY – Health officials are encouraging residents throughout the state, including Wood County, to take precautions against mosquito bites after confirming the first human case of West …

For City Times MARSHFIELD – Two Marshfield Medical Center hospitals have received the highest level of national recognition for heart attack care from the American College of Cardiology. …

Wisconsin Rapids launches new city website

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The city has launched a redesigned website it says will improve communication with residents and streamle access to municipal services. The new site, wirapids.gov, went live …

Wisconsin Rapids schools receive state literacy grant

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Teachers in Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools will get a boost when it comes to teaching the youngest students reading schools, after the district was awarded an $80,000 state …

Ski Sprites claim title at Water Ski Championships

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Ski Sprites claimed the overall championship at the 59th Annual Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships, narrowly edging host team Aqua Skiers in the four-day …

The following were taken from the Wood County Sheriff’s Department’s daily logs and include reports from police, fire and emergency services throughout Wood County.

Rescue founder: Rabbit care requires more than carrots and hutches

Many people considering rabbits as pets have misconceptions about their care needs, says Brittany Graves, founder of Oscar's Rabbit Rescue in Marshfield. "A lot of people get little baby bunnies …

Sixth-grader's generous heart helps homeless rabbits

Emersyn "Em" Pero carefully cradles Zora, a special-needs rabbit with brain damage, as the animal's head tilts to one side in her enclosure at Oscar's Rabbit Rescue.

The Ski Sprites claimed the overall championship at the 59th Annual Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships, narrowly edging host team Aqua Skiers on Lake Wazeecha.

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