Hub City Times

07/07/2025

The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is helping investigate two deaths and an officer-involved shooting that officials say happened July 6 in the town of New Hope.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/wood-county-sheriff-investigating-officer-involved-shooting,279941?

The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is helping investigate two deaths and an officer-involved shooting that officials say happened July 6 in the town of New Hope.

06/20/2025

Heat indexes potentially could hit 100 degrees or more, and to help keep people safe, these businesses have opened their doors or extended their hours.

Mother Nature is turning up the heat this weekend, with heat indexes potentially exceeding 100 degrees.

06/20/2025

An area foundation has awarded almost a quarter-million dollars in scholarships to central Wisconsin students.

An area foundation has awarded almost a quarter-million dollars in scholarships to central Wisconsin students.

06/20/2025

Our condolences to his family: John E. Nelson, former president and chairman of Nelson-Jameson Inc., helped transform the food processing supply company into a nationwide operation.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/former-nelson-jameson-president-dies-at-78,277625?

John E. Nelson, former president and chairman of Nelson-Jameson Inc., helped transform the food processing supply company into a nationwide operation.

06/19/2025

Head on down and help kids have their Best First Day!

06/19/2025

CHECK THE BACK SEAT: No parent or caregiver likes to imagine they would forget their child in a hot car, but studies show about 40 kids in the U.S. die each year after being left behind.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/reminder-check-vehicles-for-kids-pets,277499?

Six children ages 6 and younger have died after being left in hot cars so far this year.

06/19/2025

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Championships.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/auburndales-draeger-claims-national-archery-title,276918?

Olivia Draeger of Auburndale dominated the middle school girls competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Championships.

06/19/2025

A community event designed to support individuals on their journey to recovery will take place Friday, June 20, at Robinson Park on the east side of Wisconsin Rapids.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/community-event-aims-to-support-addiction-recovery-efforts,276866?

Helping Hand to Recovery organizers aim to foster healing, promote well-being and provide information on local recovery resources.

06/19/2025

The Wisconsin Farmers Union will host free day camps across the state this summer, offering hands-on agricultural education to youths.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/farmers-union-offers-free-day-camps-for-youth,276864?

The Wisconsin Farmers Union will host free day camps across the state this summer, offering hands-on agricultural education to youths.

06/19/2025

The Marshfield Pride event, now in its fifth year, has evolved into a comprehensive festival that organizers say provides crucial visibility for LGBTQ+ youth in rural central Wisconsin.

Annual Pride celebration has grown from an impromptu two-hour gathering to a full-day event featuring drag performances, live music and a message of love over hate.

06/17/2025

Marshfield’s Housing Committee is seeking input on housing trends and resources available in the city.

https://www.hubcitytimes.com/stories/marshfield-seeking-input-on-housing-issues,276871?

Marshfield’s Housing Committee is seeking input on housing trends and resources available in the city.