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Nekoosa Police release details about high-speed chase involving teens
NEKOOSA, Wis. (WSAW) - Two teens are facing criminal charges following a high-speed chase and crash that injured six, including the defendants. Nekoosa Police Chief Shawn Woods said it happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday when a vehicle didn’t stop at a stop sign while speeding. The officer attempted to...
Wisconsin Rapids surges late to top Wausau West softball
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wausau West could not hold on to a two-run lead and lost to Wisconsin Rapids 9-2 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference softball game Tuesday at Lincoln High School. The Warriors led 2-0 after 3½ innings following a solo home run from Grace Huggenvik in the top...
Here's how statewide reading reform is impacting Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − Last summer, the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers reached a compromise on sweeping literacy reform for Wisconsin students. The reform, known as The Right to Read Act or 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, requires “science-based early reading instruction in both universal and intervention settings” and specifically prohibits reading instruction using “three-cueing instruction,” according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.
Trial requested in OWI 5 case
EAU CLAIRE — A trial appears likely in the case of a Port Edwards man facing his fifth OWI charge. Brian Fox, 30, was in court Monday for a status conference in the case. The court record shows the defense told the court there is no current plea agreement, and requesting a one-day jury trial be scheduled. Fox faces charges beyond the OWI 5 count, including driving with a prohibited...
Jonathan Barnett announces bid for Wood County district attorney's office in fall election
Jonathan Barnett is currently an assistant district attorney in Adams County and has also worked in the Marathon and Monroe district attorney offices. GRAND RAPIDS − An Adams County deputy assistant district attorney announced last week he is running for the Republican nomination for Wood County district attorney. Jonathan...
Pittsville, Port Edwards softball unite to honor life of Pittsville player
PITTSVILLE, Wis. (WSAW) - Through the fast pitches and loud chants from the dugout, softball is all about fierce competition. However, on Monday afternoon, two teams united to honor a player that left us too soon. On April 13, Pittsville Junior Lucy Vanatta lost her life in a tragic car...
D.C. Everest softball no-hits Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Addison Kluck and Kelsey Meverden combined on a five-inning no-hitter as the D.C. Everest softball team defeated Wisconsin Rapids 12-0 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference game Monday at Lincoln High School. A hit batter in the fourth inning by Kluck was the only baserunner D.C. Everest...
Stevens Point man charged with setting fire to fraternity house with person inside
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A 21-year-old Stevens Point man is charged with arson, first-degree recklessly endangering safety and two counts of bail jumping after an investigator said he lit a house on fire with a person inside. Eric Blum remains in the Portage County Jail on a $250,000 cash...
UW-Stevens Point’s planetarium offers shows in May
STEVENS POINT _ Travel the greater universe this May at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered on the Sundays of May 5 through May 12. A special youth focused program for families will be offered at 3 p.m. May 5, with story time followed by a show. All events are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and help continue these programs:
Hobby Lobby sets grand opening date for new Stevens Point store
STEVENS POINT – Hobby Lobby will host the grand opening of its new Stevens Point store May 6. A company spokesperson confirmed Friday morning the latest opening timeline for the new location at 5657 U.S. 10 E. Hobby Lobby is an arts and crafts retail store that offers a...
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