AI’s Hidden Cost: A Critical Look at the Environmental and Geopolitical Implications of Artificial Intelligence

Dear Reader, Recently, I attended an AI conference that opened my eyes to a crucial yet underexamined aspect of our AI revolution: the rare earth materials that power it all. While we celebrate …

Incourage Community Foundation awards $235k in scholarships

Donna Arendt presents scholarships to some of the 200 recipients of the awards managed by Incourage Community Foundation. Contributed photo

An area foundation has awarded almost a quarter-million dollars in scholarships to central Wisconsin students.

Former Nelson-Jameson president dies at 78

John E. Nelson, former president and chairman of Nelson-Jameson Inc., helped transform the food processing supply company into a nationwide operation.

Businesses open doors for cooling centers

Mother Nature is turning up the heat this weekend, with heat indexes potentially exceeding 100 degrees.

Wood County Law Enforcement Daily Blotter: June 19-20

Police, fire and ambulance calls for June 19

Reminder: Check vehicles for kids, pets

Six children ages 6 and younger have died after being left in hot cars so far this year.

Marshfield's annual Pride celebration has grown from an impromptu two-hour gathering to a full-day event featuring drag performances, live music and a message of love over hate. Contributed photo

Pride event in Marshfield fosters community connection amid rising challenges

Annual Pride celebration has grown from an impromptu two-hour gathering to a full-day event featuring drag performances, live music and a message of love over hate.

S. Wood County museum exhibit highlights military support roles

A new exhibit at the South Wood County Historical Museum will showcase the often-overlooked support roles that keep military operations running.

Wild Wednesdays returns to Wildwood

Wildwood Park & Zoo is once again holding its free Wild Wednesdays educational series, featuring eight weeks of wildlife presentations at Wildwood Station.

Joe Sevenich, left, and Shannon Smiley, owner of Golden Sands Speedway, greet each other ahead of the races on June 6. Sirena Mankins / City Times photo

Local man takes one final lap around the track

Joe Sevenich, 74, a lifelong racing fan diagnosed with multiple lung diseases and nearing the end of his life, has just one last wish: to go to the races one more time.

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The U.S. flag: A symbol that endures

The American flag waves in countless places across this nation every day — from suburban front porches to military bases.

Private Universes

Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …

Sports

Pittsville falls to Johnson Creek 6-2 in WIAA semifinal

A heartbreaking loss for central Wisconsin baseball fans as the Pittsville Panthers fall to Johnson Creek 6-2.

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program World Championships, capturing first place in the 3D division and narrowly missing a second title with a runner-up finish in the bullseye division. Contributed photo

Auburndale’s Draeger claims national archery title

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Championships.

Pittsville returns to state baseball tourney

After 19 years, Pittsville head baseball coach Justin Rayburn and two of his assistants have returned to the WIAA State Baseball Tournament in Appleton.

Stratford names new wrestling coach, plans meet-and-greet

Jeremy Schoenherr will take on the varsity wrestling duties in the coming school year.

Edgar, Pittsville baseball teams earn trips to state

Two local Division 4 teams are headed to the state baseball tournament after defeating their opponents on Tuesday.

Assumption High School junior Lucy Dolan at the 2025 WIAA State Track & Field Meet held June 6 and 7 in La Crosse. Dolan placed fourth in the girls 1600 meter run and fifth in the 3200m run. Grayson Heath / For City Times

State track and field photos

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Post-game press conference: Marshfield Boy's Basketball

Marshfield Tigers Boys Basketball Head Coach Chris Fischer, center; Landon Lee, left, and Brooks Hinson, right reflect on their 55-57 loss to Wisconsin Lutheran in a post-game press conference.

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Marshfield Boy's Basketball bring home silver

View some of the photos as the Marshfield Boy's Basketball team bring home Silver Ball after falling 55-57 to Wisconsin Lutheran.

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Obituaries

Paul Joseph Kolb

Paul Joseph Kolb of Stratford, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, …

John E. Nelson

John E. Nelson, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI. John was a man of boundless curiosity and endless knowledge. He was a trusted …

James E. Lang

James E. Lang, 84, left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father early on the morning of June 8, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. …

Robert A. Hinrichsen

Robert A. Hinrichsen, age 89, a longtime Spencer Public School educator, principal and mentor passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Waterford in Colby under the tender care of …

Roger A. Guldan

Roger A. Guldan, "Papa Roger/Big Kahuna," 87, of Marshfield, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Wells Nature View. A memorial service will be held at Rembs Funeral Home on Thursday, June 12 at 11 …

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Packerland

Ed Policy is introduced during the 2024 Green Bay Packers Shareholder meeting at Lambeau Field.

From dinner table to board room

GREEN BAY – If you’ve heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy, you may start to believe that the Packers are heading into some successful seasons. Incoming Green Bay Packers CEO Ed …

At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …

Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.

Green Bay’s Golden Girl: An early start

Part I in a series GREEN BAY/STURGEON BAY – “She was a very gregarious person. Everyone knew Mary Jane, and Mary Jane knew everyone else, especially in the Green Bay area,” …

Sterling Sharpe is the latest Packer headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is one of fourteen inductees who were drafted by Green Bay.

Packer drafts by the numbers

GREEN BAY – “With the twenty-third pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers select….” The individual whose name gets called in that spot from the stage in Green …

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Burned ground can become hydrophobic and almost waxlike, allowing rainfall to quickly wash contaminants downslope. Carli Brucker

After the smoke clears, a wildfire’s legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk

Scientists analyzed water quality in 145 watersheds after wildfires and found dramatic spikes in contaminants.

Many heavy atoms form from a supernova explosion, the remnants of which are shown in this image.

How do atoms form? A physicist explains where the atoms that make up everything around come from

Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?

The best movies of 2025 so far

Stacker ranked the best films of 2025 as of June 12 using data from Metacritic. Find out which movies critics are loving the most this year so far.

Firing up the Fourth: Instacart’s Independence Day favorites

Instacart reports on popular Independence Day items, highlighting spikes in orders for barbecue essentials and holiday treats.

AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know

Heimdal reports AI enhances identity theft, making fake IDs easier to create using social media photos, escalating fraud risks for everyone.