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TOWN OF RUDOLPH, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wood County Sheriff’s Department and Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force arrested three people after they conducted a search warrant in a home in the Town of Rudolph on Sept. 18. According to a Facebook post, authorities found and seized undisclosed amounts of...

The Neillsville Fire Department responded to a manure/silage fire Thursday evening. According to Neillsville Fire Chief Matt Meyer, they received a call of a manure/silage fire around 10:30pm on Thursday at N719 Meads Avenue in the Township of Levis. When they arrived, a manure/silage pile was smoldering with visible embers. The homeowner has been burning a day or two before and a spark had gotten into the pile.

A man arrested after the execution of a search warrant in Wood County appeared in Wood County Court on Wednesday. Back on July 12th, the Wood County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant in the Village of Biron, Wood County, and quantities of suspected Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Marijuana were seized from inside the residence.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) — A Wood County jail inmate has entered a plea for charges of solicitation of intentional homicide. Jesse Hansen-Schumann entered a not guilty plea on Thursday. Investigators believe he was plotting to kill two Wood County correctional officers because they had previously held him accountable for disciplinary infractions. According to the complaint Hansen-Schumann had filed more than 40 grievances against the officers, saying they were making up lies about him.

In late June 2023, the Wood County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation following a report from the Lake Fork Special Utilities District regarding a suspected theft. The report alleged that Rachel Sneed, an employee hailing from Mineola, was involved in the embezzlement of around $40,000 from the Utility District. The case was transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division for further examination.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Marshfield.

Wisconsin is the largest grower of cranberries in the world, and it’s harvest season. Right now, about 270 cranberry farms in Wisconsin are flooding their fields to harvest the state’s fruit. It’s a beautiful sight to see, which makes it the perfect time to visit one of Wisconsin’s...

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Port Edwards man will serve time in the state prison system for a 5th OWI following a crash in Weston. Thomas Shelley was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 30 months (two and a half years) without a driver’s license for the incident, which occurred in May of 2022.

A Marshfield man was arrested after physically assaulting two people. According to the Marshfield Police Department, around 6am on Sunday, September 17th, they received a report of a disturbance at an apartment on South Locust Avenue involving two women and a man. When officers arrived, a 21-year-old Marshfield woman and...

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR has announced that DNR Conservation Warden Lt. Bryan Lockman was awarded the Warden of the Year for 2022. Lockman, a 22-year veteran of the agency, is often described by colleagues as humble, dedicated, empathetic, and rock-solid steady. He started his career with the DNR in 2001 as a conservation warden and has served the state as a field warden in Sturgeon Bay, New London, Wisconsin Rapids, and Stevens Point, and now leads a team of wardens based out of Wisconsin Rapids.

Hokah, MN (KROC-AM News)- A motorcyclist was brought to a hospital after crashing in southeast Minnesota Tuesday evening. The crash happened along Hwy. 26 in Houston County between La Crescent and Brownsville. The State Patrol responded to it shortly before 7:45 p.m. The state crash report indicates the motorcycle was...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - A member of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters family is facing a long road to recovery. In August, 2023 Northwoods League All-Star pitcher Jacob Rosenkranz suffered a traumatic brain injury in practice at Missouri Baptist University. A ball hit Rosenkranz in his left temple. He suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area?. Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com. If you have questions about something opening, closing or changing in the area, send me those, too, and I'll do my best to find an answer.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Aspirus Riverview Hospital will hold a memorial service Oct. 7 to remember the babies who die each year through pregnancy loss, stillbirth and newborn death. In Our Hearts Forever Memorial Service, in honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, will be held at 10...

WAUSAU – T.J. Sondelski scored five minutes in and that proved to be the only goal as Wausau West shut out Marshfield 1-0 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference boys soccer game Thursday at West High School. Xander Blum saved all six shots he saw in goal for West (5-2,...

The man responsible for a hit and run accident in Wood County was sentenced in Wood County Court on Friday. Back on June 16th, at 10:43 A.M., the Wood County Sheriff's Department received a report of a hit and run accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian with injuries in the 4100 block of George Rd, township of Seneca.

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield High School Junior Evan Niehaus, 16, is inching closer to wining a Bull Elk hunt at Vermejo and $25,000 cash through a contest hosted by Big-Game Hero. Daily votes can be cast for Evan here. With a deep passion for the outdoors and a...

VIP Tires & Service announced that it made a nearly $3,000 donation to the Marshfield School Committee. As part of its longstanding “Oil Changes for Education” program, VIP donates proceeds from $10 oil changes to local schools, and Dustin Tourinho, manager of the Marshfield location, handed a $2,870 check to the commission Sept. 12.

MONROE, Wis. -- Green County officials have identified the 61-year-old man who died in a three-vehicle crash near Monroe over the weekend.

Foggy weather and significantly reduced visibility are observed in parts of the local region this Wednesday morning. Expectations suggest the fog to become denser in certain areas, with it most likely clearing up by afternoon. In response to compromised visibility, it's crucial for drivers to proceed cautiously, making use of low-beam or fog lights for safe navigation. It's been noted that areas such as Lincoln County, Medford, Marshfield, and parts of Green Bay have experienced major reductions in visibility.