STOCKTON — A Portage County judge raised the cash bond to $500,000 Thursday for an Amherst Junction man accused of sending threatening messages to the Tomorrow River School District superintendent.

This is how I envisioned it happening. Somewhere deep inside the Pentagon, in the Situation Room, a dozen or so members of the military spent last Sunday staring at computer screens and softly typing ...

February 2 School issues: Police were called to P.J. Jacob’s Jr. High, 2400 Main St., at 12:50 p.m. for “school issues” that were redacted from the blotter. Fraud: January 30 Bust: A 25-year-old man ...

STEVENS POINT — Crews have begun preparing the former building at 1039 Ellis St. for demolition as the city moves ahead with plans to construct a new city hall on the site. Workers arrived Monday to ...

School issues: Police were called to Washington Elementary, 3500 Prais St., at 8:03 a.m. for “school issues.” No details were included in the blotter. Not a robbery: Police responded to Covantage ...

STEVENS POINT — The Portage County Historical Society is accepting nominations for two annual awards recognizing individuals and organizations that help preserve and share Portage County history. The ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — County leaders are asking residents to help shape the county’s next three-year strategic plan, a document that will guide major projects, budgeting and services through 2028. County ...

Stevens Point — Voters in District 10 will narrow the field for a Common Council seat during the Feb. 17 spring primary, with three candidates offering differing views on taxes, city governance, ...

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Mid-State Technical College will host its 49th annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 10, bringing farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and community members together for a ...

Christopher Michael Rucinski, 37, of Seoul, South Korea, formerly of Stevens Point, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2026, at his home in Seoul of a heart attack. Christopher, the beloved son of David and Sharon ...

PORTAGE COUNTY – Voters in Portage County Board of Supervisors Ward 25 will select candidates in the Feb. 17 primary election. To help residents learn more about those seeking office, the League of ...

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