Adams County News

If community members contribute $25,000 before the end of the year, a project to expand Wisconsin Public Radio's potential local audience by almost 250,000 listeners will be a go, a network official said.

FRIENDSHIP - Adams County Public Health is offering H1N1 injectable and nasal mist vaccine for children, the health department announced today.

Colleen Ann Crocker, 50, of Adams died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, following a long battle with injuries following an automobile accident that took place Dec.

On Oct. 13, Adams County Sheriff's Department canine handler Deputy Craig Orlowski, and his partner, K-9 Deputy Kyra, received two prestigious awards from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association at a ceremony held at Chula Vista Resort.

Bruce W. Smith, 62, of Arkdale, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his home, following a battle with cancer.

When Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert started holding listening sessions, he expected to hear residents' comments on big issues.

One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams counties.

People are rallying together for the good of their communities, and leaders say they have every indication their campaign goals will be reached.

It's a little tougher to give this year, isn't it? Maybe your wages are frozen or you've had to take a furlough.

October 12, 2009 There are so many causes out there asking for our attention and for donations.

My name is Nicole and I have been selected to be the 4-H Youth Journalist. I am 14 and have been in 4-H for about six years.

On Sept. 13, the Adams Community Center hosted the Adams Thrivent Chapter annual meeting.

Paul Morrison didn't know how he'd react when he saw Robert Jackson on Friday. They shared a life-changing day during the summer of 2003 in Baghdad, when Jackson lost his legs, but Morrison helped save his life.

One of the goals of the United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams counties.

Sunshine and temperatures in the 70s and 80s might be welcome news for many Wisconsin Rapids-area residents, but the conditions are raising fire danger concerns.

The western Wisconsin regional coordinator for U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold will meet with Adams County residents during an office hour next week.

One of the goals of the United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations that need help in south Wood and Adams counties.

The Daily Tribune received the following statement today from U.S. Rep. Tom Petri, R-Fond du Lac, in response to President Barack Obama's Wednesday-night address to Congress about health care reform.

Thanks to those of you who responded to the survey included with your Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre season ticket forms.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides a weekly update on road construction in north central Wisconsin, which includes Adams and Wood counties.