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Motorists should prepare for heavy traffic during Memorial Day weekend
Wisconsin motorists and out-of-state tourists will swarm onto highways during the Memorial Day weekend and may encounter work zones where they will need to stay alert, slow down, and not… Read more
Join the Department of Labor for a Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall on May 22
Join the Department of Labor for a Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. Follow the Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall using the hashtag #VetsTownHall… Read more
Wisconsin gets high marks for being “bicycle friendly” in national study
Wisconsin is the sixth bicycle friendliest state in the nation and second in the Midwest according to a study released today. The state’s ranking, by the League of American Bicyclists,… Read more
DNR Fire Danger: Burning permits are suspended
Due to rain missing the VOICE’s readership area, the Department of Natural Resources has listed fire danger as high, therefore suspending all burning permits. According to the Wood County Dispatch… Read more
First annual “Proud to be a Veteran” reunion May 26
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2534 will be hosting the first annual “Proud to be a Veteran” State Veterans Reunion on May 26. The information fair and community picnic… Read more
Riverview Auxiliary offers scholarships for non-traditional students
Riverview Hospital Auxiliary is offering two $1,000 scholarships to non-traditional students who are pursuing a degree in a hospital-related career. Applicants must be 21 or older and have residency within… Read more
Business Profile: Shop offers consignment, used medical equipment
Mike Grotefend and his wife, Kristy, saw a need they were more than happy to fulfill in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Both having experience in the durable medical equipment field… Read more
Smart meters: safe or your sorry?
Long gone are the days of meter readers traipsing through your yard to find out how much electricity is used. In their place, technology that transmits information from the meter… Read more
City could reconsider downtown redevelopment
The city could reconsider its activities for downtown redevelopment. Through an unanimous decision, Bob Nash and Chad Whirl were absent, the Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted to discuss the purpose… Read more
Club gets a landscaping makeover
Robert Wefel thought he was going to Home Depot to just buy shelves for the Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids Area. Turns out, the store offered to give… Read more
Political signs along right of way are illegal, potentially dangerous, and will be removed
With a major election set for June 5, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding citizens that state law prohibits the placement of any type of sign – including political,… Read more
Click It or Ticket kicks off intensified safety belt enforcement
You likely will see more law enforcement officers on patrol—both day and night—beginning May 21 through June 3 for the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization. Nearly… Read more
Busy life for the new, young mayor
The first time I tried to interview the new Wisconsin Rapids mayor, he was double-booked and had to reschedule. Two hours later, I was back at his office on the… Read more
Registration open for youth soccer
City of Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is registering participants for Youth Soccer. Any child age three to seven years of age is eligible to participate. Registration must be… Read more
Registration open for dodgeball
City of Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is registering participants for Dodgeball. Any child age ten to 17 years of age is eligible to participate. Registration must be completed… Read more
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