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Unsolved Crimes: Authorities look for help in solving burglary
This is part of a weekly Daily Tribune Media series that features a variety of long-unsolved crimes and more recent investigations.
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Friday's police log: Man hangs up on telemarketer, gets death threat
* At 7:22 a.m. Thursday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman said she needed her son's medication and house key back from his grandmother.
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Wood County Health Department April inspections
The Wood County Health Department checks licensed food establishments, tattoo parlors, nail salons and a few other types of businesses about once a year to determine whether the businesses meet state requirements to ensure healthy conditions.
Brother: Trickle's Death Caused By Severe Pain
There will be a moment of silence for Wisconsin Rapids native Dick Trickle before tonight's truck series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Tavern brawl sends woman to hospital, 2 others to jail
A brawl at Dave's Escape tavern in Big Flats sent one woman to the hospital and two others in jail, the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reports .
Thursday's police log: Gnome stolen from garage
* At 12:18 p.m. Wednesday, a woman reported a man in the 900 block of West Grand Avenue pulled down his pants and defecated in public.
Ward 1 cleanup set for Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids
Just over a year ago, I kicked off my campaign to Renew Rapids by taking my message door-to-door,... Wisconsin Rapids will hold an organized Ward 1 cleanup from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the city's west side, kicking off a new initiative to encourage residents to participate in neighborhood beautification projects, Mayor Zach Vruwink announced ... (more)
Teams cap chlorine leak at NewPage paper mill
Just over a year ago, I kicked off my campaign to Renew Rapids by taking my message door-to-door,... Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department at NewPage.: Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Haz Mat unit arrives on scene at an incident Thursday May 16, 2013 at NewPage in Wisconsin Rapids An unmarked Wisconsin Rapids Police Department Lieutenants car makes it ... (more)
Arrests Made in Adams, Portage Co. Burglaries
The Portage County Sheriff's Department says they've arrested four people in connection to several burglaries in Portage and Adams counties.
Packers Family Night is Aug. 3
Wausau police say a seven-year-old girl was bitten in the face by a pit bull after the girl got too close to the dog in the backyard they shared.
Phone scam attempted in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI - Several scams are being reported around central Wisconsin, and the scammers are trying to get your personal information.
On Monday, several people contacted the Daily Tribune Media office stating they received phone calls from someone pretending to be with the newspaper.
Monday's police log: Lawn height causes argument
Officers determined the report was unfounded. * At 12:30 a.m. Sunday, an officer arrested a person for drunken driving near the intersection of Eighth Street and Taylor Avenue.
Man gets year in jail in shooting death of friend
A man who shot his friend to death after drinking was sentenced Monday to a year in the Wood County Jail, the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reports .
House fire in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisc There was a house fire Saturday night in Wisconsin Rapids on East G Street.
Hundreds turn out to honor fallen Wis. officers
Taylor County authorities have wrapped up their work for the night after human remains were found in a wooded area.
Wood County Health Department April inspections
The Wood County Health Department checks licensed food establishments, tattoo parlors, nail salons and a few other types of businesses about once a year to determine whether the businesses meet state requirements to ensure healthy conditions.
Unsolved crime: Authorities ask for help in stopping thefts
This is part of a weekly Daily Tribune Media series that features a variety of long-unsolved crimes and more recent investigations.
Man, 81, Arrested after Wis. Rapids Standoff
Charges are expected to be filed against an 81-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man after authorities say he held a gun to another person's head.
Authorities diffuse standoff in Wisconsin Rapids
A truck ended up in a Portage County pond early Thursday morning after authorities say the driver went through a stop sign.