SUV crashes through Wisconsin Rapids gas station
Crews from the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department are working to remove a vehicle from the BP Gas Station on Baker Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue receives additional beagles from Wisconsin breeding facility
Big Dog Ranch Rescue is celebrating the arrival of another group of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding facility, with more expected to follow next month,
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Take a long weekend: The ultimate travel guide to Madison, Wisconsin
Need a getaway from the Miami summer heat? Head to Wisconsin, to experience lake life, Dane County Farmers' Market, State Street and more.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Wisconsin man arrested in Portage after being found with marijuana, mushrooms
Another driver, who was initially arrested for a traffic violation, reportedly told officers that they knew someone who was smoking marijuana nearby.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges
President Donald Trump’s attorney for the 2020 campaign in Wisconsin and two former aides have all pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges for their r...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction of justice conviction for helping a man evade immigr...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility get new lease on life in South Florida
Hundreds of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research facility made their way to a South Florida rescue organization.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Runaway bus speeds out of control in Bethesda, leaving half-mile trail of wreckage
The bus headed north on Wisconsin Avenue “looked like it was going to jump the curb,” a woman sitting on a bench said.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Man suspected of killing woman in Northwest DC is killed by police on board bus
A man killed a woman on Wisconsin Avenue and then fled onto a Metrobus, where he was killed by police after he pointed a gun at officers, police said.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as Florida rescue group takes in dogs
(AP) — A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being t...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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The Wisconsin Division 4 state baseball tournament will feature plenty of new blood this week.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests to close as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch says remaining beagles to be freed from Wis. lab, which agrees to close
A Wisconsin beagle breeder that supplied research labs is expected to close weeks after hundreds of rescued dogs were sent to Florida for adoption.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures closure of Wisconsin beagle breeding facility, to relocate 475 dogs
Big Dog Ranch Rescue secured a deal to permanently close Ridglan Farms and relocate 475 remaining beagles.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Interfaith vigil in Brazil protests detention of Palestinian activist
A crowd gathered outside the Clay County Jail on Sunday for an interfaith vigil seeking freedom for Salah Sarsour, a Wisconsin community leader and Palestini...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. B...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Katie Koester of Effingham County Chamber completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
Katie Koester, President & CEO of the Effingham County Chamber, recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year n...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs A Wisconsin beagle research facility that’s drawn animal wel...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility closing as Florida rescue group takes in dogs
A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Wisconsin Rapids is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Region: Central Wisconsin
ZIP Codes
54494, 54495
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue receives additional beagles from Wisconsin breeding facility
Big Dog Ranch Rescue is celebrating the arrival of another group of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding facility, with more expected to follow next month,
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Take a long weekend: The ultimate travel guide to Madison, Wisconsin
Need a getaway from the Miami summer heat? Head to Wisconsin, to experience lake life, Dane County Farmers' Market, State Street and more.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Wisconsin man arrested in Portage after being found with marijuana, mushrooms
Another driver, who was initially arrested for a traffic violation, reportedly told officers that they knew someone who was smoking marijuana nearby.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges
President Donald Trump’s attorney for the 2020 campaign in Wisconsin and two former aides have all pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges for their r...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to overturn a Wisconsin judge’s obstruction of justice conviction for helping a man evade immigr...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility get new lease on life in South Florida
Hundreds of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research facility made their way to a South Florida rescue organization.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Runaway bus speeds out of control in Bethesda, leaving half-mile trail of wreckage
The bus headed north on Wisconsin Avenue “looked like it was going to jump the curb,” a woman sitting on a bench said.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Man suspected of killing woman in Northwest DC is killed by police on board bus
A man killed a woman on Wisconsin Avenue and then fled onto a Metrobus, where he was killed by police after he pointed a gun at officers, police said.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as Florida rescue group takes in dogs
(AP) — A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being t...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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