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No One Hurt in Wood County House Explosion

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 11:55 AM

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Wood County Dispatch Center received a report of a house explosion at 7840 Pinehaven Court in the Township of Saratoga.
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Wisconsin Rapids Man Accused of Hit and Run Appears in Wood County Court

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

A Wisconsin Rapids man accused of hit and run appeared in Wood County Court on Wednesday.
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Former Assumption Catholic High School Coach Accused of Taking Pictures/Videos of Teens Without Consent

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 8:01 AM

(Chris Conley, WSAU and WAOW) A former Wood County coach is accused of taking pictures and videos of teenagers without their consent.
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Neillsville Fire Department Responds to Several Calls on Tuesday

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 8:00 AM

The Neillsville Fire Department responded to multiple calls on Tuesday.
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Lawsuit Seeks to Require Electronic Absentee Voting for People with Disabilities

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 1:01 PM

(AP) Wisconsin voters with disabilities should be able to cast their ballots electronically and failure to provide that option for the upcoming Aug. 13 primary and November ...
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Wisconsin DOT Holding Public Involvement Meeting for Road Project in Pittsville

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 1:00 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed options for WIS 73/WIS 80/County A intersection and WIS 80 ...
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Wisconsin Rapids’ New Mayor Sworn In

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 12:01 PM

(Thomas Schumacher, WSAU) The city of Wisconsin Rapids has a new mayor.
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New Study Shows Working Nights and Volatile Schedules as Young Adults Can Lead to Poor Health and Depression Later in Life

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 12:00 PM

(Ronnie Cohen, Wisconsin Public Radio) Feeling burned out and looking for reasons to work less?
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Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Celebrates Retirement of 911 Supervisor

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 11:01 AM

After 32 years of service, Marathon County 911 Supervisor Tony Nardi has retired from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office.
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Familiar Face Elected as Wausau City Council President

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 11:00 AM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A familiar face has been elected City Council President for the 2024-’26 term in Wausau.
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Governor Evers Won't Rule Out Legal Action Regarding PFAS Funds

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 10:01 AM

(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday he’s not ruling out a legal challenge against the Legislature’s GOP-controlled budget ...
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New Mountain Bay Metro Police Department to Come Into Existence May 1st

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 10:00 AM

(Chris Conley, WSAU and WAOW) The new Mountain Bay Metro Police Department will come into existence on May 1st.
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If You Plan to Dig this Spring, Call 811 First

Thursday, April 18th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) If you’re planning to dig in your yard this spring, make the call first.
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Neillsville Police Department Looking for Information Regarding Stolen Trailer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 4:01 PM

On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Neillsville Police Department received a report of a trailer stolen from the 1000 Block of East Division Street.
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Marshfield Man Arrested for Drug Charges After Walking into Traffic

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 4:00 PM

A Marshfield man was arrested for drug charges after walking into traffic.
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Edgar Man Charged with 5th OWI

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 3:01 PM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) An Edgar man is accused of his 5th OWI after a crash on Highway 153 near Eau Pleine Park Road earlier this month.
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Wisconsin's Top Elections Official Receiving Heightened Security

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 3:00 PM

(Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio) Meagan Wolfe, the state’s top elections official, is receiving heightened security, WPR has confirmed.
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Loyal FCCLA Members Compete at State

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 2:01 PM

Some Loyal FCCLA officers and members recently returned from the state leadership conference and competition.
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Colby SADD and Abbotsford BLAST Host Penguin Slide

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 2:00 PM

Colby SADD & Abbotsford BLAST hosted the Penguin Slide on Saturday, April 13.
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Two of Wisconsin's Largest Utility Companies Asking for Rate Increases

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 -- 1:01 PM

(Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio) Two of Wisconsin’s largest utility companies are asking for about $800 million in rate increases over the next two years.
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