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The Assumption Football team practiced a pitch play during a recent practice. Source: Michael Kommer / Civic Media High School football plays first games this week. Packers take on Denver. Doe tags are on sale now for deer season. WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – The High School football season is underway with the first games of the regular season being played this week.

Woodtrust Bank Field at Southwood County Stadium Source: Michael Kommer / Civic Media High School Football faces scrimmages. Rafters end their season after a tough summer. Packers take to the field. Aug 14, 2026, 10:39 AM CT WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – High School Football teams from across the state will be seeing its first action on Friday, August 14 as scrimmages will be played. Nekoosa will host Pittsville at 4:00 p.m., with Port Edwards hosting Oneida Nation at 4:30 p.m..

Source: Michael Kommer / Civic Media NFL Preseason begins on Thursday. Brewers make trades before deadline. Rafters nearing the end of the season. WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – Professional Football is back. The opening game of the preseason will be on Thursday, August 6 in Canton, Ohio. The NFL begins its Hall of Fame weekend at Tom Benson Stadium.

Source: Michael Kommer / Civic Media Ramblers win state, Rangers bounced. Rafters nearing end of season. High school sports are right around the corner. WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – The Wisconsin Rapids Ramblers 16u team captured an American Legion state title on Tuesday, July 28. They finished up a perfect 4-0 record at the Beloit Youth Sports Complex. Rapids opened up the tournament with a 7-3 victory over Gale-Ettrick-Trempaleau, then knocked off Beaver Dame 4-0.

Source: Canva World Cup champion crowned. Ramblers make state and Rangers are still in the mix. NFL Training camps to begin. Jul 23, 2026, 11:40 AM CT WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – After over a month of competition, the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States ended on Sunday, July 19 when Spain captured its second World Cup trophy, defeating defending champion, Argentina 1-0 in extra time. In the bronze match, England outlasted France 6-4.

Source: Melissa Kaye / Civic Media Wildfire smoke postpones Rafters and Rangers’ games. MLB wraps up All-Star week. Rafters get drafted to big leagues. Jul 16, 2026, 11:26 AM CT WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – Mother nature has impacted games of the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Wisconsin Rapids Rangers all season, but on Wednesday, July 15, it wasn’t rain that cleared the local schedule. Wildfire smoke from fires in northern Minnesota and Canada moved into central Wisconsin.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – The 13th Annual Swing Against Cancer in Wisconsin Rapids is happening at the Ridges Golf Course. Close to 180 golfers comprise the 43 teams participating in the golf event. Nine alumni players from the Brewers, Badgers, Green Bay Packers, other NFL players, and local celebrities will assist at different holes around the course.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – A new otter exhibit is drawing attention at the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo. The two otter brothers Petey and Copper were donated by the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan. Zookeeper Ron Bodette told WFHR last week they have to change the otter’s pond water every two weeks. It’s currently a bit green from algae and due to be changed on Friday. However, Ron said they are planning to try otter-safe chemicals first.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WFHR / WIRI) – It is the end of an era for the Milwaukee Bucks as they sent future Hall of Fame player Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for several players and draft picks. Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis will go to South Florida, while the Bucks receive Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jamie Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis. The Bucks also received the No. 13 first round draft pick in 2026 and the unprotected picks in 2031 and 2033.

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