Portage County News

Jurors will come from Portage County for the trial of an Argyle man charged with helping his brother kill three of his young children in a house fire.

The jury that will determine if an Argyle man helped his brother kill three children will be composed of Portage County residents, reports the Wisconsin State Journal .

A Merrill man stabbed his wife seven times, tried to strangle her and then hid her body in some woods near Medford following a discussion about the couple getting divorced, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says the human remains found last week in Taylor County are that of Anita Bucki.

The Portage County Sheriff's Department says they've arrested four people in connection to several burglaries in Portage and Adams counties.

Stevens Point's school board has filled the open seat. Jeff Presley was appointed by the other eight board members to serve the remaining time on John Zellmer's term of office.

Waukesha: Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run . If you're worried about a zombie apocalypse, and who isn't these days, you might want to train by taking in this run held Saturday on the grounds of the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road.

When lanes are closed the speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph. The lane closures are necessary for crews to complete pavement repairs and preventative maintenance.

A body found in the Mississippi River in St. Paul has been identified as missing D.C. Everest graduate Kira Trevino.

<![CDATA[University of Wisconsin-Extension Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 18 at the Rettler Corp. grounds in the Portage County Business Park, across from Crossroads Commons off Highway HH. Master Gardener Volunteers, trained volunteers who assist UW-Extension staff with horticulture education and community beautification, dig and divide their perennials for the sale. The selection is enhanced with flats of popular perennials and specialty items from a wholesale nursery. Herbs, some shrubs and vegetables seedlings also will be available. Plants typically sell for $2 to $5. Proceeds support UW-Extension horticulture education programs, horticulture resource books for local libraries, scholarships and area school projects. For more information, call the UW-Extension Portage County office at 715-346-1316.

"Volunteers and agency staff alike have said that the new website makes it much easier to learn about community agencies, search for volunteer opportunities and events, and sign-up to help," said Kayla Rombalski, United Way of Portage County Volunteer Center director.

570 will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a demonstration meeting featuring keynote speaker and retired University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point professor C.Y. Allen at 7 p.m. May 16 at the Portage County Business Council, 5501 Vern Holmes Drive.

A 49-year-old Rudolph man was flown to Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield with non-life threatening injuries following a one-car crash on Highway WW in the town of Grant.

A limousine traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco area burst into flames, killing five female passengers who were trapped inside.

"I'm just surprised that someone out there doesn't know who she is," said Sheriff John Spears of the Vernon County Sheriff's Department.

For 20 years, Saint Michael's Foundation has celebrated individuals who exhibit outstanding leadership in Portage County through their annual Community Leadership Celebration.

When lanes are closed the speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph. The lane closures are necessary for crews to complete pavement repairs and preventative maintenance.

This 3.6-mile wooded trail, one of the longest segments of the Green Circle, follows the banks of the Plover River.

<![CDATA[The Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and their leaders of the Mushkodany District Boy Scouts of America. wish to thank the citizens of Portage County who contributed to this year's Scouting for Food Community Service Project. With your help, the effort collected an estimated six tons of donations that were sorted and distributed to five local food pantries. Together we made a significant impact on the food shortage faced by the less fortunate of our neighbors. However, the need persists. As you are able, please consider contributing to subsequent area food drives. Thank you again, for your caring and continued support. Russell Prusak ASM Troop 299, District Scouting for Food coordinator Stevens Point

The sound of a police scanner is something Dave Tessmer hears all day and - if he's awake - all night.