The Wood County Health Department, in collaboration with Marshfield Clinic Health System, and Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics, is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Health Improvement Plan. This plan focuses on addressing the key health priorities identified in the Community Health Assessment comp...

Nelson-Jameson, a trusted leader in the food processing distribution industry, is proud to announce its designation as a Great Place to Work Certified company for the second consecutive year. An impressive 87 percent of employees rated the company as a great place to work, highlighting its commitment to fostering a cul...

Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Golemgeski, family medicine provider at Marshfield Clinic Stratford Center, on his 2023 MCHS Mentor Award. The Division of Education recently recognized those who filled the critical roles of mentors and preceptors at Marshfield Clinic Health System. All mentors, preceptors and teachers p...

Wausau Firefighter/Paramedic Shulfer, Firefighter/Paramedic Saxer, and Wausau Fire Department's very first Community Paramedic, Matt Kozloski, took their oaths and officially joined our ranks. The badge pinning ceremony symbolizes more than just a milestone; it represents dedication, service, and a commitment to the sa...

(Karen Madden, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune) Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the appointment of a central Wisconsin attorney as the new Wood County Branch I Circuit Court judge. According to Karen Madden with the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Gregory Jerabek will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Ju...

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The Wausau City Council has shot down a proposal to build a home valued at nearly $350,000 then flipping it to a qualified first-time homebuyer at a $200,000 discount. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Council President Lisa Rasmussen said she supports the cause, but can't support the econom...

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wausau man accused of having sexual contact with a three-year-old girl during a backyard cookout this past summer was sentenced in Marathon County Court on Monday. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, investigators say Kristofor Rozner inappropriately touched the girl as she was inside the ho...

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A new complaint has been filed against Wausau Mayor Doug Diny, months after the city's ballot drop box fiasco. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, a news release from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign says the eight residents are calling on the city's ethics commission to investigate the Mayor'...

Area banks, including AbbyBank, Forward Bank, Northwestern Bank, and Prevail Bank, are warning about possible scams regarding QR codes. In today's fast-paced digital world, QR codes (Quick Response Codes) have become a popular and convenient way to access information, make payments, and interact with businesses. These ...

The Marshfield Common Council approved a referendum question for funding in support of hiring and retaining two firefighter/paramedics be placed on the ballot for the April 1st Spring Election. The Council approved an amendment making some slight wording changes to the referendum question, but, if approved by voters, i...