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The Highground Veteran’s Memorial Holding Halloween Event on October 28th
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 1:01 PM
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Marshfield Woman Sentenced for Stealing from Two Care Providing Businesses
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
(Karen Madden, USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin) A Marshfield woman facing eight felony and 24 misdemeanor charges in Wood and Marathon counties after officials found someone ...
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Wisconsin Rapids Common Council Votes to Reject Conditional Use Permit for Data Center
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(Justin Betti and Chase Kmosena, WAOW) The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted 7-0, Tuesday night, to reject a conditional use permit for a new hyper-scale data center.
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Three Finalists Named for UW-System President
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
(WMTV) A search committee named three finalists Thursday for Universities of Wisconsin president.
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$70 Million Approved for Rural Road Projects in Wisconsin
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) Nearly $70 million is approved for rural road projects across Wisconsin.
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Mid-State Technical College Celebrates Opening of New Oral Health Lab at Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Mid-State Technical College celebrated a significant investment in oral health education Monday, Oct. 19, with the opening of its new Oral Health Lab at the Wisconsin Rapids ...
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Neillsville District Administrator Discusses Items From Annual Meeting and Regular October Board Meeting
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
The Neillsville School Board held their Annual Meeting and their monthly October meeting on Monday.
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Wood County Health Department Addresses Critical Child Safety Issue in the County
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
In recognition of October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month, the Wood County Health Department is reaching out to local news media and community members to address a critical ...
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Big First Day Turnout for In-Person Absentee Voting in Wisconsin
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) Big first day turnout for in person absentee voting in Wisconsin.
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South Wood County and North Wood County Park Campgrounds Closing October 31st
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
The Wood County Parks and Forestry Department would like to give public notice that South Wood County Park and North Wood County Park campgrounds will close for the season on ...
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Some Reminders Before the November 3rd Elections
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -- 2:00 PM
The November 3rd Elections are right around the corner and there are a few things voters should know.
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Trinity Lutheran Church and School Holding Fall Festival this Friday, October 23rd
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -- 1:01 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church and School, on Highway 80 in Marshfield, is holding a Fall Festival this Friday, October 23rd from 4:30pm-7pm.
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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Releases U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Statistics for September 2026
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -- 1:00 PM
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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Humbird Man Charged After Domestic Dispute
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -- 12:01 PM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) A man was charged after a domestic dispute with two other people on Oct. 18 in Humbird, according to WEAU staff.
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Wisconsin Disability Advocates Say Several Factors Could Make it Harder for Some Adults to Live Independently
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin disability advocates say potential Medicaid cuts, caregiver burnout and a shortage of accessible housing could make it harder for people ...
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