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Wisconisn Rapids holds down Wasuau Woodchucks
WAUSAU – Wisconsin Rapids silenced the Wausau Woodchucks’ recently hot bats and pulled out a 6-2 win in Northwoods League baseball action Friday night at Athletic Park. The Woodchucks are now 39-12 and 13-4 in the second half heading into a two-game home series against the Lakeshore Chinooks.
Gov. Evers announces $1.3 million in grants for Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. -- Governor Tony Evers announced Monday nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities.
Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
Wisconsin home-owners facing a tenant discrimination charge
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two owners of a duplex in Appleton, Wisconsin was charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for discriminating against a tenant with disabilities. The owners violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to grant a tenant with a disability an accommodation to...
Court Hearing Held for Wisconsin Rapids Man Accused of Capturing Intimate Images of Students
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) — The former Assumption High School accused of producing naked images of students in his home appeared in court on Monday, facing ten felony counts for capturing intimate photos. Seth Milkey appeared for an arrangement on Monday. He and his defense team stood mute when...
Marshfield School Board to Review New Sex-Discrimination Policy in Wake of Title IX
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – At a Special Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, the Marshfield School Board will consider Approval of New Policy 2264, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities. According to the policy documents, “This policy pertains to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment,...
Merrill middle school hires Rhinelander native as new associate principal
MERRILL, Wis. - Prairie River Middle School has a new associate principal. The school district hired Nate Lemmens as the replacement for Diane Goetsch, who retired at the end of last school year. Lemmens was previously a special education teacher for 12 years in Milwaukee, before becoming the Wausau West...
Recent Marshfield Police Reports – July 15-22, 2024
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield Police Department recently submitted these reports. For more information, please contact the department. July 15, 2024 – Officers responded to Pick n Save for a male who was having suicidal ideations. Contact was made with the male and crisis was made aware. During contact with the male, he also reported a transaction between himself and another party who had given him pills in exchange for money. A protection plan was put in place and charges will be requested through the Wood County District Attorney’s Office.
More details released about fire at Wisconsin Rapids assisted living facility
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department has released new details about a fire that happened last Thursday in Wisconsin Rapids. The fire was reported 4:50 p.m. on July 18 at an assisted living facility located at 630 Pepper Avenue for a fire in a bedroom. Fire...
Friday Night Fish Fry: Rafters Best Chinooks 10-3
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Rafters love to score runs in bunches. A three-run first, a two-run fourth, and a three-run sixth told the story for Wisconsin Rapids in their 10-3 win against Lakeshore on Friday night. After getting swept in their doubleheader on Thursday against Wausau, this win...
Gov. Tony Evers visits Little Manitowoc River as city receives grant for restoration work and kayak launch installation
MANITOWOC – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo July 17 to tour the Little Manitowoc River. The visit was part of the governor's efforts to meet with grant recipients of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. They were joined by Manitowoc Mayor...
Loggers drop pair to Rapids, as second-half struggles continue
The La Crosse Loggers baseball team’s second-half struggles continued last weekend. La Crosse dropped a pair against Wisconsin Rapids, losing on the road Saturday 6-3 and at Copeland Park on Sunday 14-2. With the two Rapids (26-26) losses, the Loggers (28-25) are now 6-13 in the second half of...
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