STEVENS POINT — The Portage County Historical Society will launch its 2026 Music at the Mill concert series May 26 with a performance by Wisconsin native and recent “American Idol” contestant ...

STEVENS POINT — A recount in the race for Portage County Board supervisor in District 19 confirmed the original election results Wednesday, leaving the outcome unchanged. Portage County Clerk Maria ...

STEVENS POINT — SPASH opened Wisconsin Valley Conference play with a 4-1 win over D.C. Everest on Tuesday night at Greenheck Turner Family Arena. The Panthers used a balanced scoring attack, with four ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa — Russell Gymnastics athletes turned in strong performances at the Regional 4 Championship Meet held April 10–12, earning three individual first-place finishes against competitors ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state’s forestlands for multiple uses following sustainable forestry principles. Sustainable forestry aims to maintain forests as ...

Authorities are urging residents to use caution, especially near riverbanks and flooded roadways. Drivers are reminded to follow the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” guidance, noting that most flood-related ...

Ostrowski, a lifelong Portage County resident, said he was born and raised in the northeastern part of the county and graduated from Rosholt High School before earning a degree in political science ...

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: ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — A new round of severe storms and heavy rainfall is expected to move into Portage County Monday afternoon and evening, as forecasters warn of increasing flooding concerns across the ...

Catherine “Cathy” Ann Dugan, of Stevens Point, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Portage County Health Care Center, at the age of 79. Cathy was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Sterling, Ill.; daughter of the ...

The Metro Wire will publish a list of marriage licenses filed with the Portage County Clerk’s Office each month. Included are the municipality where the couple plans to marry, and their wedding date. ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas announced Monday that he will not seek re-election, bringing an end to a law enforcement career spanning more than three decades. In a letter to ...