Feb. 22, 1980, a good portion of America was watching what would become one of the greatest moments in American sports history. The U.S. hockey team took on the seemingly unbeatable Soviet Union at ...

STEVENS POINT — More than 60 floats, marching groups, emergency vehicles and other entries will make their way through downtown Stevens Point on Saturday as the city’s annual Fourth of July parade ...

Starting in January 2027, the Historical Society will roll out a new group of stories each month through a traveling exhibit that will make stops at locations throughout Portage County. Each ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — The hot, humid stretch isn’t over yet for Portage County, and residents should be prepared for several chances for strong thunderstorms heading into the Fourth of July weekend.

PLOVER— Farmers and agricultural landowners in Portage County will have a lot more flexibility to dispose of unwanted farm chemicals this year. Rather than holding a single collection day, Portage ...

PLOVER — The Stevens Point Area YMCA officially opened its new Plover location Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, community partners, staff and residents. The facility, ...

STEVENS POINT — Local firefighters are taking their commitment to serving the community from the firehouse to the fairway. The Stevens Point Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation will host its ...

Ken McKenzie, of Stevens Point, passed away unexpectedly June 23, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. He was 73. Ken was born Sept. 4, 1952, in ...

STEVENS POINT — Portage County residents are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat and humidity settle over central Wisconsin, with heat index values expected to climb as high as 109 ...

AMHERST — The Amherst Fire District’s pop-up splash pad has been postponed one day because of storms expected to move through the area Wednesday. The free event will now be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

STEVENS POINT — Women from across Portage County will have an opportunity to network, hear from a local business leader and explore personal and professional growth during the Portage County Business ...