Police blotters sent out by local law enforcement agencies are now far longer with less than half of the information necessary to produce an informative blotter. Find out ...

PORTAGE COUNTY – Portage County will host two public workshops in January as part of an effort to update its 2014 Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, a key component of the Safe Streets and Roads ...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Stevens Point Area Senior High boys swim team capped off its final away meet of the conference dual season Tuesday night with a dominant 128-40 victory over Wisconsin Rapids.

PORTAGE COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Portage County, warning of subzero wind chills and hazardous travel conditions through the week.

Guy E. Mockler, 71, of Custer, passed away Jan. 2, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Guy was born June 16, 1953, in Madison to Theodore “Ted” and Marian (née Larson) Mockler. In 1957, his ...

Metro Wire Staff PINE GROVE — A 16-year-old boy from Plainfield died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash on Harding Road near Akron Avenue in the town of ...

James “Jim” E. Cisewski, 58, of Mosinee, passed away Jan. 12, 2025. He was born Dec. 30, 1966, the son of Erwin and Clara (née Feltz) Cisewski. Jim worked for Danczyk Brothers for 18 years, spending ...

PORTAGE COUNTY – A new initiative aims to reduce social isolation and strengthen community ties throughout Portage County this winter. The Rural Community Connections Taskforce is hosting a series of ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has announced plans to issue two new stamp collections in 2025 featuring beloved childhood icons: “Goodnight Moon” and “SpongeBob SquarePants.” The latest ...

Patricia Mary Woyak, 79, of Mosinee, entered eternal life on Jan. 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. Patricia was born March 5, 1945, in Stevens Point to the late Anton and Veronica (née ...

ROSHOLT – The Portage County Public Library’s Rosholt Branch is introducing a new monthly Family Play Group, designed to promote early literacy skills in young children. The first session, themed ...

PINE GROVE — A 16-year-old boy from Plainfield died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash on Harding Road near Akron Avenue in the town of Pine Grove. The crash occurred at about 9:15 p.m. when a ...