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WRCT to present annual Silver Foxes show April 19
The Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre’s Silver Foxes will present “April in Rapids” on April 19 in the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre Studio Theatre at 1 p.m. Admission to the annual… Read more
LHS business group to compete in LaCrosse
The Future Business Leaders of America chapter from Lincoln High School attended the Regional Leadership Conference on Feb. 4 at Stevens Point Senior High School. Lincoln students competed against more… Read more
Alexander House hosts opening reception March 30
The Alexander House welcomes spring with an exhibit featuring the pottery of Bill Karaffa of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, accompanied by the paintings, block prints and etchings of Mary Barnes-Gingrich of… Read more
St. Alexander Church to have Palm Sunday pancake breakfast April 1
The St. Alexander Church in Port Edwards will hold their annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 1. Serving from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., the menu includes delicious… Read more
Rapids PD investigating attempted rape
Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is currently investigating an attempted sexual assault that occurred the evening of March 15. According to police reports, a 42-year-old Wisconsin Rapids woman went for a… Read more
Prostate cancer support group meets April 5
UW Cancer Center Riverview invites all men with prostate cancer and prostate cancer survivors to attend the Prostate Cancer Support Group on Thursday, April 5, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15… Read more
State motor fuel tax and registration fees are lower in Wisconsin compared to neighboring states
The owner of a typical mid-size sedan in Wisconsin can expect to pay about $319 annually in state motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees – the lowest among neighboring… Read more
WRPD seeks information about damaged ATM
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department received a report of damage to the external ATM located at US Bank, 3520 Eighth Street South adjacent to Two Mile Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids…. Read more
DOT launches children’s reading program
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation today announced a new Transportation Reading Challenge for kids in support of the state’s Read to Lead initiative. The program encourages children up to age… Read more
Wood County provides information on warning sirens
Wood County Emergency Management and the Wood County Dispatch Center would like to provide you with some information about Outdoor Warning Sirens. This information was taken from the National Weather… Read more
Pints and Politics scheduled for March 27
The Republican Party of Wood County invites the public to join members for “Pints and Politics” at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, at Four Stars Family Restaurant, 2911 8th Street… Read more
Local Edward Jones team participates in advanced training
Bob Ebben, a financial advisor with the financial-services firm Edward Jones in Wisconsin Rapids, and Margaret Billman, a branch office administrator, recently attended an invitation-only training opportunity at the firm’s… Read more
Nekoosa School Board Q & A
*With money being tight for all districts, are there any expenses you would reduce on the budget? Heather Sairs: The district has been fortunate that they have not had to… Read more
‘Run the Rapids’ registration open
“Run the Rapids” 5K run and walk for child abuse prevention is accepting pre-registration for the eighth annual event, which will be held April 14 at the Centralia Center in… Read more
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