Portage County News

STEVENS POINT, Wis. Authorities in Portage County have closed their investigation into a one car accident last month that killed three people, ruling that alcohol, speed and lack of seat belts contributed to the deaths.

An inspection this month of the Highway HH bridge over the Wisconsin River revealed nothing unusual, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials said, but the state will fix some erosion at the bridge's base this fall.

I do not agree with most pro-life policies. I do not think a fertilized egg is a human being.

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For us gamers on a budget, there's nothing quite like scoring an older game that just hits the spot.

For us gamers on a budget, there's nothing quite like scoring an older game that just hits the spot.

The Portage County Sheriff's Department is trying something new to track down people with outstanding warrants.

Gov. Scott Walker, center, talks to supporters Saturday at the Republican Party of Portage County Victory Center in Stevens Point.

For us gamers on a budget, there's nothing quite like scoring an older game that just hits the spot.

Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the busiest, and often most dangerous, months of the year for driving by adding patrols and increasing their educational efforts.

On behalf of SPASH Girls Soccer and Booster Club, I would like to thank Randy and Jen of Applebee's... The World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria beta is a couple months old now, and this week's patch let... Dennis Kaminski, American Legion Post 6 member and past commander in Stevens Point, places flags on veterans' graves Wednesday at St.

The World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria beta is a couple months old now, and this week's patch let... Dennis Kaminski, American Legion Post 6 member and past commander in Stevens Point, places flags on veterans' graves Wednesday at St.

The World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria beta is a couple months old now, and this week's patch let... A free seminar, "Starting and Surviving in Business: Make Your Dream a Reality," will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13.

The Nov. 28, 2011, front page of the Stevens Point Journal contained a very revealing and extensive portrait of Scott Walker's character.

There is plenty to do for people looking to celebrate the unofficial start of summer this weekend, but the weather might not be cooperative.

There are four basic levels of emergency medical service personnel: Medical first responders: Trained at basic levels.

I'm just going to put it out there: I stole the idea for this week's Five Most... The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides a weekly update on road construction in north central Wisconsin, which includes Adams, Marathon, Portage and Wood counties.

Town of Sharon Board, 4 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes discussion and possible action on seal coating and repair of several roads.

The state Department of Natural Resources has set fire danger level in the Wisconsin Rapids fire protection area to very high.

Kristin Landowski displays a large table filled with ceramics at last year's Rising Star Mill Art Show & Sale.