The advisory, initially set to expire Thursday at noon, now covers Wood County and the rest of Wisconsin through Friday afternoon as widespread unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter are expected to persist.
A woman used a worthless $60,000 check to purchase a vehicle from a Marshfield dealership before stripping and selling parts from it, police said.
McKinley Street between 8th Avenue North and 9th Avenue North will be closed to through traffic today for gas main installation work by We Energies.
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin corn crops are advancing through critical development stages faster than usual this growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture crop progress report …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital is one of two Aspirus facilities to receive the Distinction Award for Excellence in Wound Care. It shares the recognition with Aspirus St. …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Plover Street is once again open to through traffic after the city completed a reconstruction project that spanned from 1st Street North to Apricot Street. American Asphalt …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Central Wisconsin BMX will host the Badger State Nationals Aug. 1-3, bringing the only USA BMX National Series race in Wisconsin this year to the central Wisconsin city. …
NEILLSVILLE – The Highground will host its 41st annual Heroes Ride Aug. 1-3, continuing Wisconsin’s largest cycling fundraiser dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. The …
ROME – Officials in the town of Rome are warning residents that brush stored in road right-of-ways poses safety hazards and violates municipal ordinances. Town ordinance prohibits storing brush …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will conduct bridge maintenance work on the East Riverview Expressway bridge starting Tuesday, creating single-lane closures in …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Buckley-Baldwin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2534 will host a public pancake breakfast 7 to 10 a.m. Aug. 2 at Immanuel Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 1517 24th …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is collecting school supplies for students with financial need through its annual Stuff the Bus campaign. People can donate …
ROME – Town of Rome officials announced plans during a July 24 town meeting to create an ad hoc committee to organize opposition to a proposed solar energy project that would span more than …
Lanes will be closed on the East Riverview Expressway bridge so crews can make repairs.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The city has made progress on two major infrastructure projects during the week of July 14-18, with road closures continuing and new work scheduled for the week of July …
NEKOOSA – Volleyball players and community members are invited to take part in the Block 4 Brown volleyball tournament and fundraiser, set for Aug. 9 at Lakeside Fire Campground in Nekoosa. The …
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties held a diaper drive between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day that collected 22,061 items for families in need – an …
PITTSVILLE – A Pittsville High School student who built a rabbit breeding operation from six animals to 230 has won the Wisconsin FFA’s Small Animal Production and Care Proficiency Award. …
Taking multiple medications means greater risk for side effects and interactions with other prescriptions, which is why there are many questions you should ask your doctor about the drugs they …
Wednesday's heat advisory for much of Wisconsin – including here in Wood County, where the heat index could soar to 104 degrees – is a reminder that state law includes special safeguards when the mercury rises.