STEVENS POINT — Health officials are urging Portage County residents to be vigilant as cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, rise among both adults and children. Pertussis, a highly ...

This story will be updated Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Police Department has issued a public notice regarding the upcoming release of Cody J. Metro Wire Staff WOOD COUNTY — A ...

The city of Stevens Point officially bid farewell to Community Development Director Ryan Kernosky during the Sept. 16 Common Council meeting. Kernosky unexpectedly stepped down from his full-time role ...

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point saw increases in first-year, graduate, and overall enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year, according to data from the first day of classes. Graduate student ...

PLOVER – The 18th annual Walk for Hope brought in more than 220 registered participants on Saturday. It’s the second year the awareness walk has taken place at Lake Pacawa Park in Plover, drawing ...

Kontos’s recent opinion column labeled “Make plans, vote early, bring friends” is clearly misleading and contains several inaccuracies. Misleading because it is not about voting but is a Tump/Vance ...

**This story is protected by copyright and paywall. Subscriptions are one per email and sharing screenshots is a violation of the federal DMCA.** Metro Wire Staff ALMOND — A 31-year-old ...

Chad Feltz, 47, of Stevens Point, rode off into eternal life on Sept. 12, 2024. Born Nov. 3, 1976, in Stevens Point to Myron and Diane (Wayerski) Feltz, Chad grew up in the area and attended Stevens ...

STEVENS POINT — The public is invited to attend LIT, an evening celebration on Sept. 28 at the Stevens Point Sculpture Park. The event, which begins at 8 p.m., will showcase illuminated sculptures, ...

It’s one thing we’re all going to need someday: an obituary photo. Few of us know when we’re going to die. Often, we’re left unprepared when a loved one dies, and amidst the grief and final ...

PLOVER — The Plover Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention “Parade” on Oct. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Bronislava Parish, 3301 Willow Dr. in Plover. The event, held in conjunction with ...