Assumption football is rolling into the 8-player playoffs with a steam of momentum after a strong regular season finish against Newman Catholic.

Incumbent Michael Timm will face challenger Rusty Brown for Wisconsin Rapids' 7th District Common Council seat in the Oct. 27 ...

Simply handing us the remains of our relatives after killing them does not constitute meaningful consultation,” said an Ojibwe official.

Wisconsin Rapids' data center development moratorium became official the day after a legal notice was posted in the Daily ...

Want to see some of the action from Assumptions Week 8 victory over Newman Catholic? We got you covered. See our best shots of the action.

Canadian National crews responded to a train derailment at 7:35 a.m. Oct. 8, 2026, in the Wood County community of Dexterville. About 11 railcars loaded with sand derailed. No injuries were reported.

The train derailed about 7:35 a.m. and blocked State 80 in Dexterville for a time, according to a Canadian National spokeswoman.

Things to do this weekend in the Wisconsin Rapids area include a Tribute to the Troops, a lighted night corn maze and an Oktoberfest celebration.

The Wisconsin Rapids Planning Commission and Common Council both voted unanimously Oct. 5 to approve the data center ...

Officials broke ground Oct. 6 on the new Wisconsin Rapids Family Health Center that will offer dental care, medical services ...

The Public Works Committee will consider Oct. 8 a draft ordinance regulating the use of bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters ...

The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted Oct. 5, 2026, to enact a data center development moratorium for up to 12 months in ...