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Visit Marshfield Encourages Residents to Enjoy the Fall Colors at Local Outdoor Areas
Monday, September 15th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
Take a short drive southeast of Marshfield (about 13 miles or so, via State Highways 73 and 80) to find the 172-acre North Wood County Park on the banks of the Yellow River ...
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Wildwood Zoo Introduces Newest Residents: Three Aoudads
Monday, September 15th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
Wildwood Zoo is excited to introduce its newest residents, three young female aoudads (also known as Barbary sheep)!
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West Nile Virus Infections Running 40% Higher Than Normal
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 -- 7:33 AM
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
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Missing Portage County Girl Found Safe
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 -- 7:32 AM
A 6-year-old girl reported missing from Portage County has been found safe.
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Wisconsin Livestock Markets, Dealers And Truckers Could See Massive Fee Increases
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 -- 8:07 AM
Wisconsin livestock markets, dealers and truckers would see massive fee increases under a rule change proposed by state agriculture regulators.
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Former Teacher at Abby Free Church in Abbotsford Sentenced for Child-Enticement
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM
(WAOW) Sally Jahnke, a former teacher at Abby Free Church in Abbotsford, was sentenced to more than five years behind bars in Clark County Wednesday, according to WAOW.
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Want to Expand "Move Over" Law
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) State lawmakers want Wisconsin’s “Move Over” law expanded to include disabled vehicles on the roadside.
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Marshfield Police Department Warns of Identity Theft Scams
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM
On September 4th, the Marshfield Police Department started to receive numerous related identity theft complaints.
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Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Receives Reports of Scams with Caller Claiming to be with the Department
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department received reports from citizens who say they are getting calls from someone claiming to be a Lieutenant with the Marathon County ...
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Sanford Health Makes Frobes’ 2025 America’s Best-In-State Employers
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 10:00 AM
Sanford Health has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 by Forbes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Department of Health Services Distributing Free Drug Testing Strips
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is distributing free drug testing strips.
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Marshfield School Board Approves Staffing Proposal
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM
(Kris Leonhardt, MMC Senior Editor) During its Sept. 10 meeting, the Marshfield School District Board of Education unanimously approved a staffing proposal for buildings and ...
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Saturday and Sunday’s Activities for Marshfield’s Maple Fall Fest This Weekend
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
Marshfield’s Maple Fall Fest is happening this weekend on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th.
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Two Companies Submit Bids for Wausau’s Residential Garbage and Recycling Contract
Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Two companies, including the current contract holder, have submitted bids for the City of Wausau’s residential garbage and recycling contract.
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Portage County Man Found Competent to Stand Trial for the Murder of his Parents
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 -- 12:01 PM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Portage County Judge has deemed John Shulfer fit for trial.
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