WOLF RIVER – On Oct. 17, Winnebago County Judge Michael Gibbs sentenced Erik Metzig, 28, back-to-back life terms for killing both of his parents in their Wolf River home. He will have no chance …
STEVENS POINT — During a Special Common Council meeting, a $1,796,643.43 contract was unanimously approved to Highway Landscapers for the Plover River Crossing project. The Plover River …
IOLA - On October 14, the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 approved the addition of a fishing pier to the Veterans Memorial Park, during their monthly meeting. “I think this will be a …
STEVENS POINT — Jordan Coyle, a suspect in the Sept. Amber Alert issued in Almond, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections over a 2008 sentencing. On Sept. 11, an Amber Alert …
CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education has approved spending $10,850 for the creation of five videos as part of its referendum communications plan. The approval came at the …
WAUPACA – The Waupaca Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau recognized Kristin Faretta of The Lakes Childcare Center as this year’s Prism Award recipient, an honor bestowed to individuals who …
STEVENS POINT — The common council unanimously approved the 2026 budget during their Oct. 20 meeting. The 2026 capital budget, totaling $29.2 million, has seen a significant uptick from prior …
CLINTONVILLE –The Clintonville Board of Education continues to discuss an operational referendum in anticipation of asking the school district’s residents to approve an operational …
• Oct. 20 – A man stopped in the sheriff’s office to report suspicious activity on his property. There were two people peeking into his buildings and he had a photo of their vehicle. …
• October 17 – A woman was issued two hit and run citations on Walter Street. • October 17 – A caller reported their yard decorations on Briggs Street were “damaged by …
FREMONT — On Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m., a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Old Highway 49 killed one driver and left another person hospitalized. A truck pulling a …
CLINTONVILLE – There is a woman on Elm Street that sews dresses for little girls around the world so they have a chance to look pretty and feel pretty. Lavonne Froemming, 83, makes the dresses …
WAUPACA – Kim Allard, a telecommunicator with the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized by Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) as First Responder of the Year for the 87th Assembly …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point holiday parade has been rescheduled to Nov. 20. after an original date of Nov. 26. The parade organizers moved the date to Nov. 20 to better accommodate …
CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education ignored a motion it passed at its Sept. 22 board meeting to interview the law firms of Renning, Lewis & Lacy, s.c.; von Briesen & …
WAUPACA – It was decided at a recent Waupaca school board meeting that the district will not pursue developing a district-owned bussing system. At a Sept. 23 board meeting, information and …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission have announced four candidates that will move forward in the hiring process for the next chief of police. The next chief of police …
NEW LONDON – The city of New London is seeking to purchase 675 square feet of land south of the New London Police station so it can repair a concrete block retaining wall in the area and …
STEVENS POINT — During an Oct. 14 Redevelopment Authority Meeting, developers had the chance to pitch their ideas for what could be built in the Shopko lot in downtown Stevens Point. Demolition …
NEW LONDON — The New London American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Community Bulb Planting Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the entrance to Hatten Park. The planting commemorates the 250th anniversary …