(Karen Madden, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune) A judge set a $500 signature bond May 5 for a former town of Milladore treasurer charged with stealing $63,000 from the town. According to Karen Madden with the Wisocnsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Kenneth J. Manlick, 60, of Blenker, faces charges of misconduct in office and th...

The Wood County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit recently spent three days at Jessiffany Canine Services, LLC for the annual re-certification seminar. The department's K9's and their handlers worked hard in events to include area searches, odor detection, handler protection/bite work, obedience and an obstacle course. Ove...

The Wood County Sheriff's Department is calling for laws to restrict cryptocurrency kiosks. A release from the Department reads: "As the Wood County Sheriff's Department continues to work with Wisconsin State Representatives and Wisconsin State Senators to create a law to restrict cryptocurrency kiosks, members of...

(Sirena Mankins, Hub City Times) The Marshfield Police and Fire departments are both one step closer to getting approvals for major projects. According to Sirena Mankins with the Hub City Times, the police department is asking the city to OK renovations to the Wildwood Plaza building for the department's future locatio...

The Marshfield Police Department will be participating in the Click It or Ticket National Campaign on May 19th through June 1st. The goal of Click It or Ticket is not simply to issue citations, but to educate the community on the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt and to promote safety on the roads. In Wisconsi...

Wisconsin Rapids Police Department had the honor of attending the WPPA Annual Awards Banquet, celebrating the dedication and bravery of their officers. The Department is proud to announce that Lt. Foy received the prestigious Award for Valor, recognizing his exceptional courage in the line of duty. Additionally, Office...

Colby 6th-grade students put their engineering skills to the test with an exciting egg drop challenge around Easter time. Each student designed and built a protective contraption to keep a raw egg safe when dropped from various heights using their knowledge of energy, motion, force, and a whole lot of creativity. The ...

A Neillsville man charged for neglecting a child after the child discovered his handgun and injured her sister was sentenced in Clark County Court on Friday. According to court records, the daughter of the man was looking for a book when she discovered Brandon Woods' handgun under the couch cushions. She thought it was...

Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health and Security Health Plan are now accepting applications from eligible school districts to implement b.e.s.t.® Universal Screening in the 2025-26 school year. b.e.s.t. is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of s...

Wood County CERA Park will be opening on Friday May 23rd, 2025. Camping reservations are REQUIRED. To check availability, and reserve a campsite or shelter building, visit our online reservation system. Reservations may be made 12 months in advance. Beaches officially open on Memorial Day weekend. Many activities can b...