🌱 How Wisconsin Rapids schools are handling $15,000 in unpaid student lunches
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Wisconsin Rapids! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wisconsin Rapids schools are handling $15,000 in unpaid student lunches
- What Sparhawk’s bankruptcy warning could mean for Wisconsin Rapids jobs next.
- Did you buy a Badger 5 ticket on Lincoln Street?
Also on today's calendar: Lunch by the River and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools address over $15K in meal debt (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — Families in Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools are carrying over $15,000 in student meal debt, but seniors with negative balances can still participate in graduation thanks to community donations. Nearly half of district students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, and the district is working with families while also promoting free summer meal sites for local children and teens. 
• Sparhawk files notice of potential layoffs or closure as it seeks buyer (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — Workers in Wisconsin Rapids are being warned not to count on Sparhawk Trucking and Sparhawk Truck and Trailer staying open as the companies search for a buyer during bankruptcy. A state notice says mass layoffs or a full closure are possible within 60 days of May 28, though exact timing and job numbers remain unknown. Local and state workforce agencies have been alerted and are seeking more details.
• Six-Figure Badger 5 Ticket Sold in Wisconsin Rapids (waow.com) — Someone who bought a Badger 5 ticket at the Lincoln Street Kwik Trip in Wisconsin Rapids just won a $191,000 jackpot from the May 31 drawing. The winner has 180 days to claim the prize, and this store has a history of producing several other big lottery winners.
📸 Around Wisconsin Rapids
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Local Race - Central Wisconsin BMX →
Central Wisconsin BMX, 2220 E Riverview Expy, Wisconsin Rapids
11:00 am
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Last Day of School
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Last Day of 25-26 School Year
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Last Day of School 1:00pm dismissal
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Last Day of School- Half Day
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5th Grade Bowlmar Lanes
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Lunch by the River →
Veterans' Memorial Park, 101-299 1st St N, Wisconsin Rapids
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Chromebook Return
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1:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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End of Year Assembly
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Trivia @ Hoozels at the Lakes — Visit Rome, WI →
Hoozels at The Lakes, 1497 Alpine Dr, Nekoosa
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Last Day of 25-26 School Year
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Last Day of School 1:00pm dismissal
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Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi all,
My dog Fritz ran away today around 12 and is blind and has no teeth. He ran away near White Pine Drive off 80th street. Please let me know if you… (Nextdoor Kellner) - Good morning neighbors.
The fawn is so precious, but i specifically ordered all fawns in brown this year, so must have delivered to the wrong address. Lol (Nextdoor Washington/48th)
- Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator-Monday through Friday days in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wisconsin Rapids here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nekoosa
- Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 1, 2026 (wisconsinrapidstribune.com)
- These are the 2026 WIAA state track competitors from Central Wisconsin (wisconsinrapidstribune.com)
Plover
- Cops-N-Bobbers returns to Plover this weekend (spmetrowire.com)
- May 2026 Portage County Marriage Licenses (spmetrowire.com)
- Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for May 31, 2026 (stevenspointjournal.com)
Ok Wisconsin Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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