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Felonies recorded in Waushara County

George Thomas Kerrigan, Oshkosh, was in court on Nov. 6 on a count of Substantial Battery. A motion hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2027 and a jury trial is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2027. Austin John Kopitzke, Berlin, was in court on Nov. 6 on a count of Injury...

Waushara County, WI · 12h
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This Small Wisconsin Community’s Golf Course Just Ranked No. 2 Among The Best Public Courses In The State

A legendary golf course vanished in the 1940s, and someone rebuilt it hole for hole roughly a century after it first opened. Not on Long Island, where it started, but in the sandy pine country of central Wisconsin. The original was designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1917. Golf...

Wisconsin · 20h
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Wisconsin Rapids clerk devoted her life to running elections. She died on Election Day.

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here . On the evening before Election Day, Wisconsin Rapids City Clerk Jennifer Gossick came home from work and told her husband, Lee, that everything was set for the election. For weeks, she had scrupulously overseen the city’s many election tasks, from recruiting poll workers to managing early voting, accounting for all eventualities. But even as she prepared for Election Day, Gossick was dying of cancer she didn’t know she had. Her failing health was clear to those closest to her: She would tire after taking several steps, having to sit and bend at the waist just to get a clear breath. But Gossick wouldn’t consider — or even discuss — her health until the November election was done, she told her husband. She collapsed the morning of Election Day at her home. She died that afternoon at a local hospital. “She worked every day up until the election to make sure they would run meticulously, and then her body gave out,” Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher said, calling it a “dedication to the integrity of elections

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Wood County restaurant inspections find food temp, sanitizer issues

The following are the latest results of Wood County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune and Marshfield News-Herald report monthly. Arpin Me & Mom's Catering, 8213 State 186: No violations. Babcock Bucks N Berries Cafe, 1699 State 80: Oct. 29: No violations. Saddle Up Saloon, 1582 State 80: Oct. 29: No violations. Marshfield American Legion No. 54, 2100 S. Maple Ave.: Oct. 20: One violation: No test kit available for checking sanitizer concentration (corrected during inspection). Arby's No. 1910, 1501 N. Central Ave.: Sept. 30: Two violations: No approved or current food protection manager's certificate posted in establishment; rack to the right of the fryers not cleaned on frequent basis. Brown's Bar, 504 E. Fourth St.: Oct. 6: No violations. The Grey Dog, 113 E. Fourth St.: Oct. 20: One violation: Test kit not available for checking sanitizer concentration. Nagoya Japanese Sushi and Steakhouse, 1637 N. Central Ave.: Oct. 15: Four violations: Hot water at handwashing sink not in proper temperature range; rice scoops stored in room temperature water (corrected during inspection); sanitizer solution for wiping cloths not at proper concentration; sanitizer solution not at proper temperatures (corrected

Wood County, WI · 3d

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Insurance company loses appeal in wrongful death lawsuit

WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An appeals court rejected an insurance company’s attempt at an early appeal of a decision requiring it to provide a defense in a wrongful death civil lawsuit stemming from a 1992 double murder. Tony Haase was acquitted last year for the 1992 murders...

Waupaca County, WI · 2d

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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

Camp Douglas, WI · 3d

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Road Construction Continues Across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano Counties

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Several major road construction projects remain active across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano counties as crews work to finish improvements before winter. In Waupaca County, multiple projects along U.S. Highway 10 continue to affect traffic. Between Anderson Road and Appletree Lane, crews are completing concrete repairs, pavement...

Shawano County, WI · 3d

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Community-built Cahak Pavilion brings a new concession stand and gathering space to Kautzer Park

NEKOOSA – The pavilion — named the Cahak Pavilion by the Nekoosa City Council in June 2026, in recognition of Bill and Carole Cahak and Family — was officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 12, 2026. It sits right next to the park’s baseball diamonds, splash pad, skate park and playground.

Nekoosa, WI · 1d

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Santa, live reindeer and ice sculpting coming to downtown Ripon Nov. 13-14

RIPON – Ripon’s Christmas in the Village will bring Santa Claus, live reindeer, ice sculpting and free carriage rides to the historic downtown district Nov. 13-14. The two-day celebration will feature free family activities, holiday shopping and seasonal attractions, according to a community announcement. Activities will take place around the Village Green, The Square and downtown businesses. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at about 6 p.m. Nov. 13 aboard a Ripon Fire Department truck. He will travel along Watson Street through downtown before reaching the Village Green, where he will illuminate the holiday decorations at the bandstand and greet children and families. Because activities are scheduled outdoors, visitors are encouraged to dress for Wisconsin’s November weather. Santa, ice sculpting and reindeer planned Nov. 14 Santa will return to the Village Green from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14, giving children another chance to visit with him and share their Christmas wishes. Ice sculptor Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero will hold a live demonstration on The Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Zuleta has participated in ice sculpting competitions and special events around the world, according to the announcement. Visitors will be able to watch as he

Ripon, WI · 2d

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Navy SEAL delivers motivational talk in Fremont on Veterans Day

FREMONT, Wis. (WFRV) – There was a unique Veterans Day event in Fremont on Wednesday evening. Community members had a chance to attend a free motivational talk from retired Navy SEAL Phillip Koontz. He reflected on what his military service taught him about perseverance, grit, overcoming adversity, and leadership, and how folks can apply these […]

Fremont, WI · 1d

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Wood County election results roll in

WOOD COUNTY – Nov. 3, otherwise known as Election Day, has come and gone, and the votes have been counted. The trend at a statewide level leans Democratic — within the county, however, Republicans won most races. Republican Governor Candidate Tom Tiffany beat Democratic Candidate David Crowley in...

Wood County, WI · 1d

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Shafranski Enshrined into Wisconsin Athletic Director Hall of Fame

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Tom Shafranski, a former assistant director for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells Sunday evening. During his tenure on the WIAA executive staff, he...

Wisconsin · 3d

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Stevens Point Christmas tree installed at public square

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point’s Christmas tree was installed Tuesday downtown at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. The white pine was donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki and will stand about 45 feet tall when decorated. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

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De Pere redevelopment turns empty Shopko site into downtown housing

DE PERE, Wis. — A former Shopko site in downtown De Pere has been transformed into a 60-unit apartment building as part of broader efforts to bring more residents, visitors and foot traffic to the area. The building, called 550 William, opened in October. It was developed by Jason...

De Pere, WI · 22h

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First-ever Christmas tree lighting celebration to be held in downtown De Pere

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Downtown De Pere is set to launch a new holiday tradition on Friday, November 13, with the debut of ‘Downtown Unwrapped,’ a community-wide celebration featuring the city’s first-ever official Christmas tree lighting. The free community event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. across both the east and west […]

De Pere, WI · 1d

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Packerland Drive roundabout on schedule, could open Friday

🚧 After months of detours, drivers may soon be able to use Packerland Drive and County Road EE again! 🚗 Crews are putting the finishing touches on the new roundabout, with hopes of reopening the intersection by Friday. 👇

Brown County, WI · 2d

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Restraining order dismissed in Kyle Kordell case

A temporary restraining order against Kyle Kordell, the former city manager for Two Rivers, was dismissed by a Manitowoc County judge, according to online court records.

Two Rivers, WI · 12h

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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 2d

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Temporary closure scheduled for Green Bay’s Mason Street Bridge

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Those looking to cross over the Fox River in Green Bay on Wednesday will not be able to do so via the Mason Street Bridge. According to the City of Green Bay, the Mason Street Bridge (Donald A. Tilleman Memorial Bridge) will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, November 11, from […]

Green Bay, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin State Highway 67 speed limit set to drop to 35 MPH

KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is lowering the speed limit of one state highway to 35 miles per hour, according to a press release. The Kiel Police Department revealed that State Highway 67 between County XX and State Highway 32/57 will have its speed limit reduced from 45 mph to […]

Kiel, WI · 3d