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Blood centers are in high demand for people to donate blood.

A new year-long Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program for unemployed veterans is now available to enter high demand jobs in the construction industry.

Class 101 in Wausau is encouraging students to boost their resumes by doing personal outreach projects.

The Marshfield Clinic Stevens Point location is celebrating a breakthrough in their recent building project, putting in the last steel beam of the new wing.

On Wednesday, the City of Wausau held a listening session with community members to hear some ideas of where to allocate the funds.

The parcel was controlled by Open Space, a land conservation group in New York. Then the group made the decision to give the land back to the Stockbridge-Munsee community.

The Wisconsin Rapids School District held strong to their position on their mask mandate Monday night, voting unanimously to keep it.

An annual rib cook-off event raised money for an equine-assisted therapy organization.

Band students from the DCE and the Merrill school districts submitted their work to the WSMA virtual festival.

More than 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS every year, but you can have a hand in the research to finally find a cure. A campaign called "Drink One for Dane” raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and ALS research. You can have a hand in making a different too, and it’s as simple as buying a cup of coffee.

A Wisconsin bill could make it mandatory to add the history of Hmong, Asian Pacific Islanders, and other Asian backgrounds to Wisconsin public school curriculum.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7.

Create Portage County is looking to expand its reach and help create other entrepreneurial programs in 10 Wisconsin counties.

A geographic information system or GIS is an interactive map on the CIty of Stevens Point website that shows specific items that would normally not be pointed out.

Service and support workers at Aspirus Riverview Hospital call for a change to their wages and benefits.

GiGi's Playhouse, a Down syndrome organization with a location in Wausau, is on a mission to make the world a more accepting place for individuals of all abilities, by hosting the 2021 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge.

A year into the pandemic, telehealth has been a lifeline for those seeking mental health therapy and treatment.

Kronenwetter is growing in population, we take a look at what changes it could bring.

CAPC, the leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people, released its annual 2021 parasite forecast and corresponding 30-day forecast maps to alert pet owners of pending outbreaks.

National truck shortages has trucking companies looking to train and hire employees quickly.

In recognition of Arbor Day, Stevens Point staff planted a ceremonial tree Tuesday.

The Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center gives suggestions on how to stay safe with black bear encounters.

The Village of Weston launched a rummage sale app Friday to help people in the area find the best deals.

The Wausau Conservatory of Music is holding it's annual rose sale to help fund youth music scholarships and programs.

Merrill Fire Department went through a three-day confined space training.

Wausau residents speak out on the verdict of former MPLS police officer Derek Chauvin.

The City of Stevens point is going forward to tear down the Point Motel and the Maytag building for new changes.

Initiative aims to bring internet to rural areas

Local organizations are teaming up to distribute food boxes from the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program.

With over a million children who have parents actively serving our county, the Month of the Military Child is not only a time to recognize how their childhoods may differ as military children, but also acknowledge some of the challenges faced by both military parents and their kids and resources available to them.