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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 – 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Mary R. Wisinski, 82, of Stevens Point, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2025, at her home under the care of Heartland Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at ...

John Anton Klein, 93, of Stevens Point, died peacefully at home Saturday, Jan. 11, surrounded by his family in the same room where he was born. John was the fifth of seven children born to Franz ...

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 ...