City announces reconstruction project for East Jackson Street.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The City of Wisconsin Rapids will begin reconstruction of East Jackson Street this month, from East Grand Avenue to the Jackson Street bridge in downtown Wisconsin Rapids. Work will be completed in two phases: •Phase 1 will run from East Grand Avenue to 3rd Street/Market Street. This section is scheduled to close to through traffic beginning April 29. •Phase2 will run from 3rd Street/Market Street to the Jackson Street bridge and is expected to begin July 13. In addition to replacing
?Mid-State Technical College summer registration now open
Expanded lineup of classes, camps and career exploration opportunities available for all ages Summer registration for credit classes at Mid-State Technical College is now open, offering students a flexible way to stay on track, get ahead or explore new career pathways. In addition to traditional summer coursework, Mid-State is offering an expanded lineup of camps, events and hands-on learning experiences for adult learners, high school students and middle school youth. While the College has offered summer
Prevail Bank Collects $3,150 in Hygiene Items to Support Local Homeless and Crisis Agencies
Prevail Bank served as an official collection site for the 88.5 FM The Family - Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive in 2026, helping gather essential items for individuals and families in need across the region. Across seven participating Prevail Bank branches (Eau Claire, Owen, Medford, Marshfield, Wausau, Stevens Point, and Wisconsin Rapids), hundreds of hygiene items — valued at approximately $3,150 — were collected and distributed to local crisis agencies. Donations included everyday necessities such
109 Mid-State apprentices receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ scholarship from Ascendium
Mid-State Technical College is proud to announce 109 construction and industrial trade apprentices received a Tools of the Trade scholarship from Ascendium this year. Each apprentice received $2,000 to use toward tools, clothing, equipment, tuition and other needs that help them complete the required education and training for their trade. Apprenticeships pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. They provide a direct pathway to family-sustaining
‘Manufacture Your Ride’ returns for year two
Young innovators build and take home custom scootersMid-State’s AMETA® Center is gearing up for the return of one of its most exciting youth programs, Manufacture Your Ride: Scooter Design Workshop, happening Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Now in its second year, this hands-on camp invites young creators grades 6–8 to step into the world of design and manufacturing—and roll away with a custom-built scooter of their very own. For just $35, participants will spend the day exploring how ideas become reality
Free Community Shred Day at Prevail Bank - Wisconsin Rapids, April 30
(Wisconsin Rapids, WI) – Prevail Bank invites the community to safely dispose of their confidential documents during its Free Community Shred Day on Thursday, April 30, from 9 AM to Noon at the Wisconsin Rapids branch (1601 Lincoln Street). Shredding your documents protects your personal information from fraud. Plus, for every pound of paper shredded, Prevail Bank and Bank-A-Count will each donate $1 (up to $1,000) to the United Way of South Wood & Adams County, supporting local education, financial
