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House fire on N. Maple Ave.

MARSHFIELD--On Dec. 17 at 12:57 in the afternoon, Marshfield Fire and Rescue initially responded to 708 N Maple Ave. with 11 personnel to a report of a house fire, with the fire located in the …

WOOD COUNTY--Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced that $444 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund …

One deceased in Auburndale crash

WOOD COUNTY--On Dec. 13, 2024 at approximately 5:40 p.m. Wood County Sheriff’s Department responded to US Highway 10 at County Highway P, Township of Auburndale, for a two vehicle accident. …

Rudolph toddler remains in ICU two weeks after crash

WOOD COUNTY--On Dec. 2, Kamie Pupols and her two children, Olivia (6) and Jack (15 months), were injured when a car slammed into their vehicle in Rudolph. While they all sustained multiple broken …

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 …

Incidental take notice for wind energy and cave bats

WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a broad incidental take permit/authorization for the incidental taking of rare cave bats, which may occur as …

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 …

WOOD COUNTY – Mid-State Technical College announces its Tailored Solutions for Adults and Employers Roadshow, an event series designed to bring personalized workforce and adult education …

DNR releases 2024 air quality trends report

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air …

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, …

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the start of a public comment period for a draft rule that would rework portions of the state’s deer management unit …

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 …

Foster families needed in central Wisconsin

WOOD COUNTY--Foster families are desperately needed around the state of Wisconsin to provide treatment-level foster care. Treatment foster care is home-based care for children and adolescents with …

Early ice covers unsafe, DNR warns

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice early-winter ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. The …

WOOD COUNTY--The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels again this year, between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total during the …

Mid-State to host Regional SkillsUSA Competition at AMETA Center

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College will host high school and middle school students from across the state to compete in the Regional SkillsUSA® Competition on Friday, Jan. 17. …

Alzheimers support group offering monthly meeting

WISCONSIN RAPIDS--The Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets monthly, offering a time for participants to share their experiences, ask questions and take time for themselves. Join other …

Stay back from snowplows to avoid crashes this winter season

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin State Patrol urges caution as we head into winter, to ensure snowplow drivers are able to clear roads safely throughout the season. Highway departments spend hours working …

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 …

Be festive and frugal as you deck the halls this year

WOOD COUNTY — As you deck the halls, don’t overload your outlets...or your energy bill. These simple tips will help you enjoy a festive, frugal and fire-free holiday season. Make a list …

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