A prominent Afghan fashion designer is holding a Fashion and Photography Exhibition this Saturday, November 23rd from 1pm-3:30pm in Madison. The show "Threads of Empowerment" will feature work from Sarwat Najib, an Afghani Evacuee, Women's Advocate and Prominent Afghani Fashion Designer. Sarwat and her family...

A case of mistaken identity is causing headaches for the Clark County Humane Society. Recently an animal shelter, the Clarke (spelled with an 'e') County Animal Shelter in Grove Hill, Alabama, has stated they are going to have to start euthanizing animals due to lack of space. Because of this, the Clark (with no 'e') C...

Arborist dual credit students from Auburndale High School recently enjoyed a unique training opportunity at the inaugural Tree Tech event at Mid-State Technical College. The showcase of arboriculture skills and careers was held at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus on Nov. 15. The Tree Tech event included hands-on activities ...

The Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department has been honored with the Employer Award of Excellence from the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (NCWWDB). The award was presented during the Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce event, held on September 12, 2024, at the Hilton G...

The Airport Manager of the Marshfield and Neillsville Municipal Airports received a special award from the Wisconsin Airport Management Association. Jeff Gaier received the Blue Light Award. I had an opportunity to speak with Jeff and he discussed the award in more detail and why he received this award. Congratulations...

On November 18, 2024 the Wood County Sheriff's Department responded to the Auburndale Elementary School in the Village of Auburndale, Wood County, Wisconsin for a male subject with a firearm. The male subject was confronted by an Auburndale school staff member prior to law enforcement arrival. The male subject was late...

C2 Makerspace proudly introduces Amy Guidry as the new Nonprofit Manager. In this pivotal role, she will focus on fostering partnerships with local school districts, and industry and nurturing a vibrant volunteer base to enhance the extracurricular educational experiences of youth in Central Wisconsin. C2 Makerspace is...

The Marshfield Common Council approved the new 5th District Alderman at their recent meeting. I had an opportunity to speak with Scott Koran and he explained why he decided to run for the position and what he hopes to accomplish being on the Council. Scott replaced former alderman Ed Wagner.

A Neillsville man has been charged for neglecting a child after the child discovered his handgun and injured her sister. According to court records, the daughter of the man was looking for a book when she discovered 29-year-old Brandon Woods' handgun under the couch cushions. She thought it was a toy and pointed it at ...

Do you live or work in Wood County? The Wood County Health Department is asking residents to take the 2024 Wood County Community Opinion Survey on Alcohol and Other Drugs for a chance to WIN $25. Please help them gain a better understanding of substance use in Wood County. In addition to learning more about substance u...