Eliminating Japanese beetles a daunting task for Wisconsin fruit growers

Since they first appeared in the United States over 100 years ago, Japanese Beetles have made their presence known in gardens, orchards and vineyards across much of the eastern and midwestern states. Just the sight of the shimmering, metallic green and …

Eliminating Japanese beetles a daunting task for Wisconsin fruit growers

FEMA teams will be assessing damage in southeastern Wisconsin starting Thursday

FEMA, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is coming to Southeast Wisconsin this week starting on Thursday, Aug. 21. Teams are looking into the destruction caused by the severe storms and flooding earlier this month. FEMA representatives — along …

FEMA headed to Wisconsin after historic floods

3 events you don’t want to miss the weekend of Aug. 21-24 in Wisconsin Rapids

The Daily Tribune is continuing a new feature, highlighting local events happening in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Every week, you’ll find three local events ranging from children’s activities to festivals, learning events, performances and more. Do you have …

This coffee chain's central Wisconsin site will be the first in the state

Central Wisconsin city moves closer to implementing area’s first ‘Baby Box’

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin Rapids continues to discuss installing a Safe Haven Baby Box. It’s a place where a newborn, up to 72 hours old, can be left anonymously. Baby boxes are used all over the country for guardians to safely give up a …

Nekoosa organization transports visitors to 1850s Wisconsin

NEKOOSA, Wis. (WSAW) - Volunteers in Nekoosa have frozen a piece of land in time along the Wisconsin River. Point Basse was once a “bustling village” and home to the Wakely family during the middle of the 19th century. Organizers at Historic Point Basse …

Wisconsin Congressman Helps Save Boy After Iowa Interstate Crash

(Des Moines, IA) -- A Congressman from Wisconsin is being credited with helping save an 11-year-old boy's life after a serious crash in Iowa. Representative Derrick Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, says he saw a minivan crash into a semi-truck on …

Iola Car Show Inc. seeks specialty Wisconsin license plate