Construction on North Maple Avenue's 300 block will begin Monday, May 13, at 7 a.m., weather permitting. The project is expected to last for seven days. This construction project will replace a mainline stack/sanitary sewer lateral. Once the sanitary construction is completed, concrete will be laid back in place with a...

The Marshfield Police Department responded to a box truck striking the viaduct bridge on Lincoln Avenue in the City of Marshfield. According to a report from the Department, they responded to the accident on Wednesday, May 15th around 12:22pm. Upon the arrival of an officer, he discovered a box truck lodged under the v...

The Marshfield Police Department arrested a Granton man for attempting to steal from Walmart. According to a report from the Department, on Wednesday, May 15th, around 8:13pm, a Walmart employee reported a 21-year-old Granton male had attempted to take a shopping cart full of merchandise totaling $2,105.94 from the sto...

(Mike Leischner, WSAU and WAOW) Riverside Fire Department Chief Robert Bowen remains in jail on a $15,000 cash bond after making an initial appearance for felony charges related to child enticement, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU. WAOW TV reports that Bowen appeared in front of Judge Rick Cveykus on Thursday and...

(Caitlin Shuda, USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin) Kwik Trip is ranked the best gas station brand in the nation by USA TODAY readers. According to Caitlin Shuda with USA TODAY NETOWRK - Wisconsin, the national newspaper announced Wednesday morning its 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Kwik Trip made a couple of...

Congrats to the 38th Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy. They graduated from Mid-State Technical College. The Wood County Sheriff's Department wants to recognize two students the Department sponsored for the academy, Nicole Gruber, and Wayne Muller. Wayne was hired full time by the Portage County Sheriff's Departme...

The Wood County Forestry and Parks Department is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight the new trail system at Power Bluffs County Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on May 31st at 1pm at Power Bluffs County Park in Arpin. The Wood County Forestry and Parks Department is excited to show off and promo...

Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union (MMCCU) is proud to announce the success of its recent "Solar Showcase" event, held on Wednesday, May 15th. The event, aimed at promoting renewable energy solutions and sustainability initiatives, attracted a significant turnout from the community. Attendees of the "...

Congratulations to Wisconsin Rapids Police Officers Eric Jenkin and Trent Woebbeking for graduating from Mid-State Technical College 38th Law Enforcement Academy. Trent was awarded the Dr. Clark Pagel Exemplary Academy Recruit Award. Trent was also recognized by his peers and awarded Best Lead Officer. Eric received th...

On May 13th, Marathon County Sheriff Lieutenant Nick Marcell was presented with the Wausau Area Noon Optimist "Respect for Law" award. This award is presented annually to a member of the Sheriff's Office who has shown exemplary service to the community and for their dedication to law enforcement. The followin...