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Flood warning issued along Wisconsin River

Flood warning issued along Wisconsin River

April 13, 2026
SPFD expansion plan moves ahead with proposed land acquisition

SPFD expansion plan moves ahead with proposed land acquisition

April 13, 2026
Portage County to host spring prescription drug take-back events

Portage County to host spring prescription drug take-back events

April 13, 2026
Storms, flooding risk increase across area this week

Storms, flooding risk increase across area this week

April 13, 2026
Wired for the Worst: Ever considered being a dispatcher?

Wired for the Worst: Ever considered being a dispatcher?

April 12, 2026
Editorial: Strategy won over experience in county executive race

Editorial: Strategy won over experience in county executive race

April 12, 2026
Food Review: Tulum Mexican Restaurant

Food Review: Tulum Mexican Restaurant

April 12, 2026
People of Portage County: Dustin Kitzman

People of Portage County: Dustin Kitzman

April 12, 2026

Community

Knights to hold public pizza night

Knights to hold public pizza night

April 13, 2026
UWSP Opera Workshop to present spring productions starting April 12

UWSP Opera Workshop to present spring productions starting April 12

April 10, 2026
Activities for ‘World’s Largest Trivia Contest’ kick off next week

Activities for ‘World’s Largest Trivia Contest’ kick off next week

April 9, 2026
UWSP’s Schmeeckle Reserve offers April family nature series

UWSP’s Schmeeckle Reserve offers April family nature series

April 8, 2026
Recycling Connections to host composting webinar, bin sale

Recycling Connections to host composting webinar, bin sale

April 8, 2026
SPASH rallies past Bay Port 3-1 behind Schatschneider hat trick

SPASH rallies past Bay Port 3-1 behind Schatschneider hat trick

April 8, 2026

Business

CVB to mark 40th year with series of specials, activities throughout county

CVB to mark 40th year with series of specials, activities throughout county

April 8, 2026
Sentry to renovate headquarters in Stevens Point

Sentry to renovate headquarters in Stevens Point

April 6, 2026
New 5K event to raise funds for gut health

New 5K event to raise funds for gut health

April 3, 2026

ObituariesView All

Catherine “Cathy” Ann Dugan, 79

Catherine “Cathy” Ann Dugan, 79

Harry B. Hoppa, 83

Harry B. Hoppa, 83

Gail M. Tepp, 79

Gail M. Tepp, 79

Jerry L. Landowski, 87

Jerry L. Landowski, 87

Helen Agnes Lebrick, 93

Helen Agnes Lebrick, 93

Richard M. Hocking Sr., 82

Richard M. Hocking Sr., 82

Kenneth “Ken” Piotrowski, 82

Kenneth “Ken” Piotrowski, 82

Patrick B. Steffen, 87

Patrick B. Steffen, 87

OpinionView All

Letter: A system that asks more from the less fortunate

Letter: A system that asks more from the less fortunate

April 9, 2026

Send your letter to [email protected] To the Editor- Two main stories in the news recently were (1) students enduring long lines at the airports going to and from

Letter: Whiting needs to build on progress of last two years

Letter: Whiting needs to build on progress of last two years

April 6, 2026
Editorial: Skip the party line when it comes to local elections

Editorial: Skip the party line when it comes to local elections

April 5, 2026
Guest Column: Why we need to help those who help us

Guest Column: Why we need to help those who help us

April 5, 2026

Plover/WhitingView All

Village to consider Christmas event at Lake Pacawa Park

Village to consider Christmas event at Lake Pacawa Park

April 9, 2026

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Solar project shifts timeline, adds safeguards after town warning

Solar project shifts timeline, adds safeguards after town warning

April 8, 2026
Cops-N-Bobbers returns to Plover in June

Cops-N-Bobbers returns to Plover in June

April 6, 2026
Town of Plover looks to replace deteriorating bridge

Town of Plover looks to replace deteriorating bridge

April 4, 2026

SirensView All

Police & Sheriff calls, March 27-30

Police & Sheriff calls, March 27-30

March 31, 2026

March 27 Homeless junk: Police were called to Strongs Ave. and Main St. at 8:57 a.m. to assist in disposing of abandoned clothing and food. Potential homeless problems:

Police & Sheriff calls, March 25-26

Police & Sheriff calls, March 25-26

March 26, 2026
Police & Sheriff calls, March 23-24

Police & Sheriff calls, March 23-24

March 24, 2026
Stevens Point police blotter, March 20-23

Stevens Point police blotter, March 20-23

March 23, 2026
Police: Plover man drove at officers, pedestrians, after assaulting woman

Police: Plover man drove at officers, pedestrians, after assaulting woman

March 18, 2026
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