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For the 2023-24 school year, Wisconsin Rapids School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 41 fewer students being enrolled.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Portage County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Portage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marathon County in week ending Jan. 18?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Portage County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 18

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Portage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

House passes bill requiring transparent reporting on wildfire fuel reduction

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Tom Tiffany's bill, H.R. 204, known as the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, through a voice vote.

Tom Tiffany criticizes WHO and foreign aid policies

Rep. Tom Tiffany recently shared his perspectives on various issues via social media posts dated January 21 and January 22, highlighting criticisms towards international bodies like the WHO and advocating for changes in immigration policy while...

Local couple opens restaurant on UWSP Marshfield campus

A new dining option is set to open at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield campus.

UW-Stevens Point launches speaker series on art's role in wetland conservation

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is set to host a speaker series titled "The Art of Waterbird and Wetland Management," which explores the intersection of art and wetland habitats.

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Which former Central Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

These former Central Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marathon County in week ending Jan. 11?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Marshfield Unified School District welcomed 3,682 students in 2023-24 school year

There were 3,682 students enrolled in Marshfield Unified School District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Local Government Meetings today in Central Wisconsins

Central Wisconsins Local Government Meetings today.

Woodson Art Museum receives NEA grant for artist residency

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, has been awarded a $10,000 Challenge America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

Tom Tiffany criticizes Senator Baldwin's vote against Laken Riley Act

Rep. Tom Tiffany shared his perspectives on recent legislative actions and leadership changes via social media posts dated January 21, 2025.

How many students were enrolled in Spencer School District in 2023-24 school year?

There were 578 students enrolled in Spencer School District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Marathon County in week ending Jan. 11?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Portage County in week ending Jan. 11

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Portage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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EDA awards $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Wood County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,000,000 in grants for economic development projects in Wood County, Wisconsin.

EDA awards $720,430 in grants for economic development projects in Marathon County in 2023