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Fatal Saratoga Traffic Accident

SARATOGA – On August 12, at approximately 10:13 p.m., Wood County Communication Center received a call regarding a two-vehicle accident on 80th Street South at the intersection of Townline Road in …

PNK Group and Eric Adams propose Wisconsin Rapids data center

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Aug. 1, residents of Wisconsin Rapids were blindsided when former New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the stage at a meeting regarding a potential data center at the city’s …

Project Fresh Clothes helps provide a fresh start

PORTAGE COUNTY – A group of volunteers continues to serve local kids in need through Project Fresh Clothes, an event designed to give students pre-K through 12 a fresh start in the new school year. …

PLOVER – Food + Farm Exploration Center is proud to announce the inaugural Rooted in Gratitude honorees, celebrating exceptional women whose leadership, innovation and dedication have helped shape …

The Arts Council celebrates 50 seasons

SOUTH WOOD COUNTY – The Arts Council of South Wood County was formed in 1976. The organization is now entering its 50th year, and as part of the celebration would like to honor those who have …

Road closure: Sewer rehab project

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – 20th Ave. S, between Gaynor Ave. and Wickham Ave., and 18th Ave. S, between Gaynor Ave. and Wickham Ave., will be closed to through traffic due to phase 1 of the sewer rehab …

NEKOOSA – Aiden Neduzak, a native of Nekoosa whose major is marketing, is one of more than 400 student-athletes from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who earned spots on the Wisconsin …

CENTRAL WISCONSIN – The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is reminding businesses and sustainability leaders across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest that there is still time to submit nominations …

Autism Learning Center opens doors in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT – Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), provider of LEARN Behavioral, recently held a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new Stevens Point Learning Center at 200 Division Street, …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mayor Matt Zacher has officially proclaimed August as National Breastfeeding Month in the City of Wisconsin Rapids, recognizing the important role breastfeeding plays in …

Road closure: Sewer rehab project

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – 20th Ave. S, between Gaynor Ave. and Wickham Ave., and 18th Ave. S, between Gaynor Ave. and Wickham Ave., will be closed to through traffic due to phase 1 of the sewer rehab …

College News 08.05.2026

UW-Green Bay announces academic honors The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has released the names of students who earned academic honors for the spring 2026 term. Five area students received …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The South Wood County Historical Museum is inviting the community to hit the road and discover local history during the South Wood County Historical Scavenger Hunt, taking place …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Rapids Ford and ABRA Auto Body in Wisconsin Rapids is officially under new ownership as of July 13, 2026. Kyle Plummer, owner of Eagle Auto Group in Eagle River, has acquired the …

WISCONSIN – After 173 years of serving Wisconsin’s newspaper industry, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) today announced it will adopt a new name: the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association …

Mid-State announces spring 2026 Dean’s List

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – This recognition is reserved for Mid-State students who have enrolled in six or more credits and have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 during the semester. …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mayor Matt Zacher has proclaimed July 27–Aug. 2, 2026, as Czech-Slovak Heritage Week, recognizing the enduring contributions of Czech and Slovak Americans to the city’s …

Highest and lowest tick risk in Wood County

SOUTH WOOD COUNTY – TickZone, a free site that scores tick risk for every town in the country and updates every morning, has put Grand Rapids and Saratoga at the top of Wood County for tick risk. …

High speed chase ends in PIT maneuver

GRAND RAPIDS – On July 20, at 11:18 p.m., Grand Rapids officers attempted to stop a maroon GMC truck, driven by 47-year-old Daniel L. Erdman of Wisconsin Rapids, for a speeding violation. As soon …

Wood County soldier finally coming home

WOOD COUNTY – A Wood County man who went missing during World War II will finally be laid to rest this month in Rudolph. On Jan. 5, 2026, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the …

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