Samantha Smothers, a Portage mom, drafted "Massaria's Bill," which is aimed at helping families who care for children with ...

PLOVER − Portage County has made an almost $1 million investment in election security and accessibility, and voters will get to use the new equipment for the first time during the Feb. 20 primary ...

The Highway Department will host a Jan. 28 open house to discuss the 2026 Portage County D roadway improvement project.

PLOVER − Portage County Solid Waste will hold another Electronic and Small Appliance Recycling Event next month. The last recycling event held Oct. 12 saw unprecedented demand. Almost 500 vehicles ...

PORTAGE, Wis. - A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Kwik Trip in Portage for the Saturday, Feb. 24 drawing. Wisconsin Lottery officials say it is the second time in 25 days a winning ...

PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. (WAOW) -- The Public Service Commission approved what will be the most powerful solar project in Wisconsin History Thursday. Vista Sands solar farm is planned for Portage County.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Portage County recount for County Board Supervisory Districts 12, 16, and 19 has concluded after the Board of Canvassers met to hand count the more than 1,500 ballots ...

PORTAGE, Wisc. -- Hurricane Helene has left a trail of damage from Florida to North Carolina, but some in Portage, Wisconsin are trying to help. "I'm a mother and a grandmother, and I couldn't imagine ...

PORTAGE, Wis. -- A $100,000-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Portage, Wisconsin Lottery officials said Tuesday. The ticket was sold at Fort BP located at 1901 East Highway 33. The ticket matched ...

Portage County Circuit Judge Louis Molepske Jr. sentenced Clinton Mayotte to 15 years in prison. It will be added to a 25-year sentence given in Wood County.