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Accidents reported in Waushara County

10/27/2026: A two-vehicle accident was reported at 3:55 p.m. at the intersection on Main St/STH22 northbound in the Village of Wild Rose. Samuel Leonard Brackett, Kronenwetter, was negotiating a curve, crossed center line, and struck Lisa Premo, Wisconsin Rapids. 10/27/2026: A one-vehicle accident was reported at 4:28 p.m. on Aniwa...

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Gas leak in Wautoma prompts neighborhood evacuation

WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) – Residents in a Wautoma neighborhood were briefly evacuated Saturday afternoon after a natural gas leak was discovered near a local residence. According to the Wautoma Police Department, officers along with the fire department responded around 2:25 p.m. on November 7, to the 300 block of River Street. Authorities said a WE […]

Wautoma, WI · 2d

Stevens Point Journal

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Wild Rose woman killed in Portage County hit-and-run; man arrested

BELMONT − A 51-year-old Wild Rose woman is dead and a 30-year-old Wautoma man is in custody following a hit-and-run crash Nov. 8. At 5:13 p.m. Nov. 8, a caller reported a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on State 22, near the Waushara County line, in the Portage County town of Belmont, about 30 miles southeast of Stevens Point, according to a Portage County Sheriff's Department news release. A passenger on the motorcycle, the Wild Rose woman, died from her injuries. A 51-year-old Wild Rose man who was operating the motorcycle was treated for minor injuries at the scene. When deputies arrived at the crash, they learned the vehicle had left the scene. Deputies found the suspected vehicle and stopped it in Waushara County a short time later. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and the Portage County Sheriff's Office is requesting charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, hit-and-run causing injury and drunken driving against the man. The man remained in custody the morning of Nov. 9 but charges had not yet been filed. The Stevens Point Journal is not releasing the man's name until he is charged. Contact Karen Madden kmadden@usatodayco.com

Portage County, WI · 1d

Antigo Daily Journal

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Osman in court for status conference

WAUPACA, Wis. — A 31-year-old Antigo woman who has been charged in the disappearance of a man who was last seen six years ago recently had a hearing in Waupaca County Circuit Court. According to court records, Desiree Osman appeared in court in custody in early October for a status conference with her attorneys Laura Frederico and Jennifer Cuhna. It was established that the the bond would continue. Osman is charged in the disappearance of Jon Morgan, 22. He was last seen in King, Wis. on March 6, 2020 and was reported missing days later. Osman is charged with: first degree reckless homicide/deliver drugs; hiding a corpse — party to a crime; manufacture/deliver heroin less than three grams and two counts of bail jumping. All the charges are felonies. Osman was previously seen in Waupaca County Circuit Court where Frederico entered not guilty pleas on her behalf. According to the criminal complaint, investigators believe Morgan died following a heroin overdose at Osman’s residence in the early morning hours of March 6, 2020. Osman admitted to purchasing heroin in Milwaukee, giving it to Morgan and being the last person to see him alive. Investigators found that she searched online for overdose-related

Antigo, WI · 6h

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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Applebee's and IHOP in Plover, business roundups, 7 Brew update & more

Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Streetwise newsletter! IHOP on Village Park Drive in Plover closed Nov. 8 ahead of the new Applebee's and IHOP opening soon in Crossroads Commons. The franchisee said the new dual-branded restaurant would open in mid-November at 1400 Commerce Place. The restaurant marks the return of Applebee's to the area after it closed in September 2019 on U.S. 10 East in Stevens Point. I also recently shared a few Streetwise roundups for Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. In Wisconsin Rapids , Mini Rapids, an indoor mini golf course, announced it will close at the end of the year. Milltown Coffee Company closed in Mid-State Technical College Oct. 29, Country Freckles moved from Eighth Street to 1710 Baker St., Taco Bell reopened, and Food Truck Tuesdays will be held at Central Wisconsin BMX in 2027. I shared a roundup of downtown business news in Stevens Point , including Fall Line Outfitters' closure with Hooked & Tagged's plans to open at the site, Wicked Willow's move to the former Erbert & Gerbert's space, and Turquoise on Main's closure. Crews continue working to build a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop in Stevens Point . I recently created a

Plover, WI · 6h

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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She dreamed of the crown. Now she’s Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2027

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Six-year-old Devon Carter dreamed of someday wearing a crown and sash, representing her community as she watched older girls compete year after year from the side balcony in the Performing Arts Center. Carter dressed up and walked the stage for five years as a Cranberry Cutie, part of the Miss Wisconsin Rapids Scholarship Organization’s annual event. On Oct. 24, she earned her first title in the program as Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2027. This year was Carter’s third year competing, and she said each year she learned and grew in her skills, especially in confidence to speak well and to compete on stage in front of an audience. Carter and her fellow contestants spent a couple of months preparing for the competition, learning skills, practicing talents and preparing for an interview with a panel of judges. She said her favorite part of preparing for competition was meeting weekly with her friends and watching everyone grow in confidence and skill week by week. Miss Wisconsin Rapids & Teen: Addison Morin, Devon Carter win 2027 Miss Wisconsin Rapids & Teen titles Move Your Body As part of competition, each candidate chooses a topic that’s important to her to promote

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 14h

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Wisconsin tech colleges helping educate future dental professionals

NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN – It’s no secret that rural areas of Wisconsin continue to struggle with finding dental professionals. Legislative leaders recently addressed those shortfalls through the 2023 Wisconsin Act 89, which allows Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges to expand dental education and training programs and provides guidelines for a $20 million oral healthcare workforce program created in the state’s 2023–25 budget.

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Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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Miss Wisconsin Rapids Addison Morin turns personal story into advocacy

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Miss Wisconsin Rapids Organization taught Addison Morin she can handle tough things. Morin has a few years of experience within the Miss America Organization. She competed in 2023 and became Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2024 , and she also held the Miss Northern Lights’ Teen title. Morin spent months preparing each time she took the stage, working with vocal coaches and mentors within the organization to be the best version of herself. That’s why Morin, a student at Lincoln High School, knew she could speak up for herself and advocate for others, even when it’s hard. Within the Miss America Organization, candidates on local, state and national levels choose a topic to advocate for during competition and as titleholders, called a community service initiative. Candidates for the Miss Wisconsin Rapids Scholarship Organization spend a couple of months preparing for the competition itself, meeting weekly to work on various focuses of competition like an interview with a panel of judges, where each candidate would expand on her initiative. Morin said she had chosen a community service initiative, but partway through preparing for competition, she felt strongly that she needed to change her topic. She said her time

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Rapids Winter Farmers Market Open on Saturdays for the Season

The Wisconsin Rapids Winter Farmers Market is open for the season on Saturdays and is held at the lower level of the Moravian Church, 310 1st Ave South, WI Rapids, WI 54494 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will feature vendors selling food items like fresh sourdough, honey,...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin Rapids Election Clerk Passes Hours After November 3rd Election

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The City of Wisconsin Rapids has lost its Clerk, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU. According to a Facebook post, Jennifer Gossik died just hours after leading the City through the Midterm Election on Tuesday. “Once again helping ensure our election would be conducted flawlessly, a reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and commitment she brought to her work every day,” the post read.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Undefeated Squads Collide in Eight-Player State Football Final

Two undefeated schools who have dominated their opponents this season will compete for the eighth WIAA eight-player football state championship on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids. Belmont and Gilman both enter with 12-0 records and seek their first eight-player state championship....

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

Wausau Daily Herald

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Local swimmers shine in sectionals, Nerdahl dashes to 267 | Top performers

It’s time to take a look at the best high school performances around the Central Wisconsin area from Nov. 2-7. See which performances stood out as the strongest outings from high school athletes across Marshfield, Stevens Point, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids. Here is a look at the top high school performers around Marshfield, Stevens Point, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids. Edgar falters late Vs. Lomira: Edgar falters late as Wildcats bid for 4th consecutive state trip ends GIRLS SWIM Ila Burger, D.C. Everest: Burger placed fifth in both the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle at the WIAA Division 1 sectional in Hudson. Erin Leon, Wausau West: Leon won the 200-yard individual medley and placed third in the 100-yard freestyle at the WIAA Division 1 sectional in Hudson. Grace Aune, Wausau West: Aune, a sophomore, placed fifth in the 100-yard freestyle at the WIAA Division 1 sectional in Hudson. Jenna Barber, Stevens Point: Barber placed third in the 200-yard individual medley at the WIAA Division 1 sectional in Hudson. Kate Keehan, Stevens Point: Keehan won both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle at the WIAA Division 1 sectional in Hudson. Quinlyn Pagel, D.C. Everest: Pagel, a freshman, placed third in the 50-yard

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 15h