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Central Wisconsin State Fair: Thursday's Activities
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
The Central Wisconsin State Fair continues this week.
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Wood County Sheriff’s Department Arrests One for Fleeing an Officer
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 1:00 PM
Wood County Sheriff’s Department arrests one for fleeing an officer.
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Local Fire Departments Selected to Receive We Energies Foundation Grant
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 12:01 PM
The We Energies Foundation is strengthening its commitment to first responders with $150,000 in grants to help police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies ...
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How Worried Should We Be About the Nation's Deficit?
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) How worried should we be about the nation’s mind-boggling deficit?
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Names Individuals for 2027 Leadership Institute
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM
(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) has chosen 15 agricultural professionals for its 2027 Leadership Institute, a year-long ...
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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Releases Labor Statistics for July 2026
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major ...
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Wood County Forestry and Parks Announces Opening of Powers Bluff Welcome Center
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
Wood County Parks & Forestry would like to announce the opening of the Powers Bluff Welcome Center.
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Wisconsin's Homeless Population Has Been Rising, But Does Better Addressing the Issue Compared to Neighboring States
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
(Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsin’s homeless population has been rising in recent years, but the state continues to outperform its Midwest neighbors in ...
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Foremost Farms Announces the Closure of Marshfield Facility
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
(Justin Betti, WAOW) Foremost Farms USA announced it will permanently close its facility at 1511 East 4th Street in Marshfield, affecting all 68 employees.
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September is Preparedness Month in Wisconsin
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
Every area of Wisconsin can face disasters, and it is important to have a planned response whether you are at home, work, school or on the road.
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Traffic Safety Partners Convened this Week for the Governor's Conference on Highway Safety
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Traffic safety partners convened this week at the Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety in Wisconsin Dells, an annual event hosted by the Wisconsin Department of ...
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Marshfield Police Department Takes Man Into Protective Custody After Receiving Reports He Tried to Gain Access to a Daycare
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 -- 2:00 PM
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., the Marshfield Police Department responded to a report of a man attempting to gain access to a daycare facility in ...
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Marshfield Man Enters Plea for Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 -- 1:01 PM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Marshfield man accused of repeated sexual assault of a child has entered a no contest plea to the charges, avoiding a jury trial.
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DNR Accepting Applications for Special Trapping Season in the Sandhill Wildlife Area
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 -- 1:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 18 for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area.
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Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week: Caroline
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 -- 12:02 PM
Caroline is the Pet of the Week from the Clark County Humane Society made possible by East Valley Veterinarian Clinic located at 2510 Black River Road just North of ...
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