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WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation North Central Region announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on area state highways. The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross …

Meet and greet with candidates held on March 2

    WISCONSIN RAPIDS--The Wisconsin Rapids Area League of Women Voters and McMillan Memorial Library will host a Meet and Greet your candidates event beginning at 6:00p.m. on …

United Way distributes South Wood County Help Guide for 2025

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is now distributing the 2025 Help Guide for South Wood County. Help Guides are distributed throughout south Wood County at …

Police Calls: March 12, 2025

On March 3 at 3:29 in the afternoon a Nekoosa caller notified dispatch that they had allowed their friend to borrow their vehicle, however they believe the friend sold their car without permission. …

Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 31

WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) until March 31, 2025. …

Musical Ambassadors of the Army to perform

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Arts Council of South Wood County presents the U. S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center of …

Wildwood Zoo welcomes new bobcat, Elsa

MARSHFIELD – Wildwood Park & Zoo recently welcomed a new resident to their property, a nine month old bobcat named Elsa. Elsa arrived in Marshfield on Feb. 15 and has been slowly exploring …

Mid-State Technical College wins Bellwether Showcase Award

WOOD COUNTY – Mid-State Technical College has been selected for the Showcase Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance at the Bellwether College Consortium’s 31st Annual …

Meet Luca! This sweet boy may take a moment to sniff and get to know you, but once he’s comfortable, he’s all about the love and attention. He’s a people pup who thrives when …

Meet Wisconsin’s 2025 longest-married couples

WOOD COUNTY – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of Paper and Packaging Operations, received the Excellence in Leadership Award from the Association of Suppliers to the …

Man dies after medical call involving vehicle

WOOD COUNTY – On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at approximately 6:10 pm, Portage County Communications Center received a report of a male who was found unconscious near a vehicle on private …

United Way Seeks Volunteers For Disaster Recovery Team

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties invites community members interested in disaster preparedness and recovery to participate in an upcoming Volunteer Reception …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (WRACVB) announced the appointment of Haley Sorbo as the new Marketing Sales Manager. In this role, she will be …

Build your confidence with better balance to reduce fall risk

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Although slips, trips and falls can happen at any age, it’s more common as we get older. Getting up from a fall also becomes more of a daunting task and at times, can …

WOOD COUNTY – Eric Knock’s near-fatal injuries have mostly healed, but his approach to safety is changed forever. In Sept. 2022, the Miller, S.D., veterinarian was working with a crew in …

Meet Freedom, a big boy with a heart full of playfulness and love! Despite his size, he’s a fun-loving pup who enjoys rolling around in the snow and having a good time. Freedom is extremely …

MARSHFIELD – The Green Bay Packers announced plans for the ‘Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 8-12, which will travel around Wisconsin to visit with fans and thank them in …

WOOD COUNTY – An estimated 28.8 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Despite their prevalence, …

The Fix Is In recognizes World Spay Day

WOOD COUNTY – Feb. 27 marked World Spay Day, an international campaign raising awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Animal shelters across the state are overrun, and a …

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