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Fatal crash in Stockton

TOWN OF STOCKTON — On June 13, at 12:23 p.m., the Portage County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of CTH J and CTH HH in the Township of Stockton. …

County targets Manawa for flood mitigation

MANAWA – Waupaca County emergency management officials plan to target Manawa for federal flood mitigation projects following an emergency response that saved the city’s wastewater treatment plant …

Sandbag central

COUNTY – The Waupaca County Emergency Management Committee approved the purchase of 100,000 sandbags last week as officials await federal aid following a string of severe weather events. During a …

Turning trash into treasure

WEYAUWEGA – A local couple is breathing new life into discarded household items and a formerly vacant local storefront with their new business, The Treasure Vault. The business is situated at 123 …

Fulton Street project to start in 2027

WAUPACA – The Fulton Street reconstruction plan is still within its design phase as engineers and city officials continue to finish up design elements for the project to get it out to bid this …

Stevens Point Police Report

• June 5 – Two women were involved in a verbal argument the night prior at a Johns Drive address. The woman who lived at the address woke up the next morning to find ketchup all over her …

Calling 911

• June 8 – A man reported he believed someone hacked his alarm system, gained entrance to his house and was “cutting wood” out of the inside of his home. He said some tools and a fan were …

Migrating pelicans arrive in Iola

IOLA – A flock of American white pelicans spotted at Iola Lake this spring has sparked concerns that the birds will quickly deplete the lake’s fish population, but experts say the reality is more …

Flood event costs to city up to $258,877

NEW LONDON – The flood event in April in the city of New London has cost the city $258,877 in expenses to date, with more expenses likely to be incurred. That was the message that New London City …

Commission split on 7 Brew

STEVENS POINT — The Plan Commission was split on approving a conditional use permit to construct and a site plan review to construct a 7 Brew Coffee on Division Street. The coffee chain is …

Looking back on police body cameras

CLINTONVILLE – Since August of 2025, Clintonville Police Department officers have been using body cameras, which was a goal of Clintonville Chief of Police Craig Freitag since he was hired as chief …

Wright promoted to Clintonville PD captain

CLINTONVILLE – With the retirement of Captain Dennis Schroeder from the Clintonville Police Department, Sergeant Matthew Wright has been promoted to captain. Clintonville Chief of Police Craig …

New pickleball league hits the courts

WEYAUWEGA – A new pickleball league is bringing life to the city’s courts, inviting players of all ages and skill levels to join in every Thursday evening. Pickleball is a paddle sport that …

Intersection to be closed

NEW LONDON – The US 45/South County Trunk D intersection will be closed near New London from June 11 to June 21 as part of construction project. The schedule is dependent on weather conditions and …

KING — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Waupaca Historical Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which lays the groundwork for the preservation and …

STEVENS POINT — The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the continuation of alcohol sales by UWSP athletics at home games held at Community Stadium and the KB Willett Arena. During the …

MADISON – Governor Evers signed a $2.4 million contract to improve US 10, between Portage County Line and Anderson Road, in the town of Farmington. Work is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2026. …

Library launches Community Craft Connection

MANAWA – Area residents looking for a creative outlet and a chance to socialize can find both at the Sturm Memorial Library this summer through the Community Craft Connection program. The free …

The Viking Age comes to Scandinavia

SCANDINAVIA – For those looking to celebrate Father’s Day with a glimpse into the past, the Viking Age is coming to Main Street. The Wisconsin River Ravens, a local historical reenactment group, …

Schroeder retires from Clintonville PD

LINTONVILLE – When the shift of Captain Dennis Schroeder ended June 4, it marked the end of a career and his time at the Clintonville Police Department that began in 1992. The day marked …

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