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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany safe after emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau

WAUSAU – U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, was released from Aspirus Wausau Hospital with minor injuries after a plane transporting him to northern Wisconsin …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) have announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Olio Arts and Music Center announces its annual fundraising event, 2026 Art on Tap, taking place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 2651 8th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Art …

UW–Madison Marching Band coming to Lincoln High School

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Lincoln High School is excited to welcome the University of Wisconsin–Madison Marching Band to South Wood County Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25 for a special evening of music, …

Michaela Warpinski named UW-Whitewater resident assistant

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Michaela Warpinski, from Wisconsin Rapids, whose major is Social Work, has been named a resident assistant (RA) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the 2026-27 academic …

WOOD COUNTY – The Never Forgotten Honor Flight organization, based in Wausau and serving Marathon, Portage, Wood, Clark, Taylor, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Iron, Barron, Price and Rusk …

Proposed bills aim to close loopholes, strengthen OWI legislation

WISCONSIN – Local legislators have proposed legislation in the state assembly and senate to strengthen Wisconsin’s OWI laws, closing “loopholes” that they say contribute to keeping repeat …

“Tribute to the Troops” honoring veterans

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, The Arts Council of South Wood County will also salute the stars and stripes, honoring brave veterans who have sacrificed much for our freedom, on …

CENTRAL WISCONSIN – Governor Evers signed a $341,000 contract to improve WIS 54, at two railroad crossings between 26th Street North and County B, in the villages of Biron and Plover. Work began on …

Plover launches community housing survey

PLOVER – The Village of Plover is inviting residents, property owners and community members to help shape the future of housing in Plover through its new community housing survey. Plover continues …

Giving it our best shot for Ott

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Help support Kent Ott’s fight with lung cancer Saturday, Oct. 10 at Ryder’s Roadhouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be something for everyone; food and bake sales, live …

WOOD COUNTY – Prevail Bank is proud to announce the successful collection of 39,518 pounds (19.7 tons) of electronic waste through its free community E-cycling events held throughout its service …

New season, new chapter for the Riverkings

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The puck is about to drop on a new chapter for the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings Junior Hockey. The 2026–27 season is a special one as the Riverkings begin their first season in …

‘Rockin’ the Shelter’ Fundraiser to benefit South Wood County Humane Society

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The South Wood County Humane Society (SWCHS) will receive the proceeds from the upcoming “Rockin’ the Shelter” Fundraiser and Supply Drive, set for Saturday, Sept. 12, from …

United Way campaign kicks off

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties has begun its 2026 campaign as of Sept. 1. Donations to the campaign will help support 27 partner programs, 10 initiatives and three …

PORT EDWARDS – Gov. Tony Evers has announced the award of over $19.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding to support community improvement projects in 20 …

PORT EDWARDS – Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Edwards has announced a special musical performance featuring the Albright Praise Band, scheduled to take place during its morning worship service on …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A legacy act, “The Players” features two former high-profile members of Chicago (Keith Howland, lead guitarist, and Jeff Coffey, bassist and tenor vocalist extraordinaire), …

NECEDAH – This year, Necedah will be celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week in September rather than the traditional time during the second week of October. There are expanded offerings this …

Festival weekend brings together student mountain bike riders

ARPIN – On Labor Day weekend, approximately 1,200 student mountain bike riders will take part in the Bluff Bash Festival at Powers Bluff County Park, 7073 County Rd. N, Arpin. The event is hosted …

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