To the Portage County Board of Supervisors and other impacted parties: It was quite a packed room last night at the Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting where Lisa Doerr from Polk County ...

For more information, email [email protected], call 715-346-4992, or visit the Visitor Center. Those with special needs are encouraged to request accommodations in advance. Schmeeckle Reserve, a field ...

STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Fire Department is now accepting applications for its popular Explorer Post 242 program, offering young adults a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and ...

DEWEY — The Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative awarded a $1,000 grant to the Dewey Fire Department on Nov. 5 to support the department’s purchase of new breathing equipment. Dewey firefighter ...

I woke up like usual this morning, but I had a calm about me I haven’t felt in years. My mind is at ease, and I don’t feel like I need to instantly know what is going on in the world and who is doing ...

The Salvation Army’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign officially launched on Nov. 6 at Festival Foods in Stevens Point, drawing community leaders, local law enforcement, firefighters, and members of the ...

STEVENS POINT — Acting Sgt. Alex Beach was promoted to probationary sergeant on Nov. 6, celebrated by a roomful of current and former coworkers, family members, and friends at the Stevens Point Police ...

STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Fire Department is now accepting applications for its popular Explorer Post 242 program, offering young adults a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and ...

PINE GROVE — A collision involving a car and a tractor on Interstate 39 southbound has blocked all lanes and led to significant traffic delays south of Stevens Point. The crash, which occurred at ...

STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point voters have approved a $975,000 annual referendum to bolster staffing at the city’s fire department. The tally is marked by 7,889 votes (56.7%) in favor and 6,023 votes ...

AMHERST — The Portage County 4-H recognized its youth and adult members with two awards ceremonies this weekend at the Jenson Center in Amherst. On Sunday, young members received awards for their ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — Prevail Bank has announced a Holiday Matching Funds Campaign to amplify the impact of community donations this season. From Nov. 12 through Dec. 6, each of the bank’s branches will ...