Elevated fire danger resulted in 63 wildfires burning 135 acres this past weekend, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing to suspend burn permits in 24 counties where the DNR has burn restriction authority as fire danger remains "high" and "very high" in many areas of ...

The PDC Orenda Center is holding their 3rd Annual Kick Out Domestic Abuse Family Fun Day in May. The event will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am to 6pm at a new location, Yellowstone Park in Hewitt. I spoke with Tanya Johnson, Director of Operations at the PDC, and she explained the event and PDC Orenda Center in...

The Highground is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Welcome Center, a space designed to enhance visitors' experiences and deepen their connection to the site's mission to honor, educate and heal. "We are thrilled to unveil the new Welcome Center and to continue our mission of honoring and supporting...

On Saturday, April 26th , the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Department of Justice are sponsoring a prescription drug take back event throughout Wisconsin. Take back events provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of medications. Remember never to flush or drain unused/expir...

Wood County Cera Park campground will be opening for the season on Friday, May 23rd. Reservations may now be made online- , or by calling the Parks and Forestry office during open office hours. Please be aware that some of the campsite numbering has changed from previous years. The updated park map can be found on the ...

Applications are now being accepted for Mid-State Technical College's $5,000 "Big Decision Scholarship." The scholarship is a limited-time opportunity for 2025 high school seniors undecided on their path after graduation to help make the decision easier. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high scho...

Mid-State Technical College is now accepting applications for two scholarships for new students enrolling in the Respiratory Therapy program in fall 2025. This $1,000 scholarship opportunity is provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Therapy Scholarship aims to support and encourage future ...

Visit Marshfield has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Tourism Grant Program. I spoke with Matt McLean, Executive Director of Visit Marshfield, and he explained the organization and the grant in more detail. Again, applications are open now and due by Friday, April 18th. You can find the application on...

A Chili man was arrested in the City of Marshfield for his 4th OWI. According to a report from the Marshfield Police Department, on Friday, April 11th, around 4pm, an anonymous caller reported that a 43 year old Chili male was drinking and driving and had an open intoxicant. Officers located the male parked at Kwik Tri...

On Tuesday, April 8, the Cornerstone Project from UW-Whitewater's Wheelchair basketball team put on an assembly for Colby School District grades 6-12 in the high school gym. The goal is to promote disability awareness within our schools and community. Jake Williams coaches at UW Whitewater & is a three-time Paral...