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WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles conducted nearly 2.3 million transactions at its 80 DMV Customer Service Centers across the state in 2024 and millions more completed their DMV …

Rural homelessness and the fight to do ‘more with less’

NORTHERN WISCON-SIN – Last winter, Eric Zieroth learned that multiple layers and a down blanket were the best way to keep warm while living in his car in far northwestern Wisconsin. For over a …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS--The Alexander House will be holding an Opening Reception on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m featuring exhibits such as “Holy Ground”: Paintings by Anne …

Stay ahead of Respiratory Virus Season

WOOD COUNTY--Respiratory virus season presents added risks for everyone, but individuals with diabetes face significantly greater risks. Diabetes weakens the immune system and disrupts blood sugar …

New winter road condition categories unveiled on 511 Wisconsin

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced new winter road condition categories to better reflect current conditions on roads across the state. The categories are now: Normal, …

WOOD COUNTY--Next year, airline travelers will face new identification requirements to board their flights. When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver …

Celebrate the season by giving blood or platelets

WOOD COUNTY--Dec. is a time to close out the year by making new memories. With just one week left in 2024, the American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help those in need …

MARSHFIELD--Kelley Supply, a local business-to-business dairy, food, and beverage distributor, donated proceeds from its No Shave November fundraising campaign to the Marshfield Clinic Cancer …

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign begins

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin State Patrol is joined by law enforcement agencies throughout the state stepping up patrols to stop impaired driving during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The …

WOOD COUNTY--Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the Urban Forestry (UF) Grant Program recipients for the 2025 grant year. In addition to helping fund …

Aspirus Health advises against puffy coats in car seats

WOOD COUNTY--As winter approaches and temperatures drop, parents and caregivers are prioritizing warmth and safety for their children. However, a common winter staple—puffy coats—may pose …

Plan a winter free fishing weekend clinic on Jan. 18-19

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites clubs and organizations to host free fishing clinics on Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 18-19, 2025. On Free Fishing Weekend, …

DPI receives $10M grant to improve youth mental health services

WOOD COUNTY — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction was recently awarded federal grant funding to help meet the growing mental health needs of Wisconsin students by increasing pupil …

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards now …

Officer involved death investigation in Township of Grand Rapids

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wood County, …

Remains found in field in Marshfield

MARSHFIELD--On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, the Marshfield Police Department responded to a call regarding the discovery of human remains in a field adjacent to W. McMillan St, near N. St. Joseph’s …

WOOD COUNTY--The Friends of the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge are hosting a free Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9:00-2:45. Inside the visitor center there will be crafts for adults and …

One adult arrested in series of burglaries

FOR CITY TIMES WOOD COUNTY--On Nov. 14, 2024, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in the rash of burglaries that occurred over the summer of 2024 in the South Eastern part of …

Sex offender residing in Neillsville

WOOD COUNTY--Randy P. Scott had previously been convicted of child enticement and possession of child pornography. Mr. Scott’s targeted victims are minor females. Mr. Scott had on-line …

Sex offender released near Wood County

WOOD COUNTY--On April 30, 2007, William M. Varga was convicted in Portage County for sexual assualt of a 14 year old. On April 17, 2009, he was again convicted in Portage County for sexual assault of …

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