Portage County

DNR Releases Summary of 2025 CWD Sampling Efforts

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts

Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?

Portage County Deer Farm Confirmed with CWD

Microsoft Seeks Data Center in Caledonia

Its third proposed project in Racine County. We Energies owns most of the land.

Microsoft Announces Additional $4 Billion Investment in Wisconsin

Company says first Mount Pleasant data center should be operational by early 2026.

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Meat Processing Industry

Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the successful Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting the profitability and sustainability of the state’s meat processing facilities and workforce

New Restrictions on Bitcoin ATMs in Wisconsin Aim To Limit Harm of Crypto Scams

Reports of crypto scams are up 99% since 2023.

Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry

Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'

Rising Housing Costs Forcing Some to Delay Medical Care

UW report finds some in Wisconsin can't afford both housing and health care.

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Inferior Care Feared As Counties Privatize Nursing Homes

In past three decades, 22 Wisconsin counties have sold or closed facilities.

Largest Solar Project in Wisconsin History Approved

State regulators approve Portage County project 4 times larger than any in Wisconsin.

PSC approves most powerful solar project in Wisconsin history

Vista Sands Solar will displace millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants over its lifespan

State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal

State law gives clerks rather than other officials authority to place or remove ballot drop boxes

Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?

Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.

AG Kaul Meets with EMS Leave Behind Program Recipients

With Ballot Deadline Looming, RFK Jr. Could Ask For Stickers To Cover His Name

Dane County judge will decide lawsuit next week, one day before clerks are required to have ballots distributed.

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Defeats Rep. Katrina Shankland in Democratic primary for western Wisconsin district.

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.

Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race

Democratic legislator seeks to beat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Portage County

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Made Progress Toward Clean Energy in 2023

But needs to transition at faster rate to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Eight Wisconsin communities to receive $11 million in federal funding to create safer roads

Baldwin Delivers Over $11 Million to Keep Wisconsinites Safe on the Road

Funding for eight Wisconsin communities from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Summit brings leaders ‘Together’ to build an economy for all

WEDC event celebrates innovative workforce solutions

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 12

DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed, Public Meeting Set

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Lake Wausau And Stevens Point Flowage

Elevated Levels of PFAS Found In Several Fish Species

Uncertainty Around Solar Financing Regulations Limits Wisconsin Installations

Solar developers awaiting new PSC ruling following initial ruling to allow third-party financing.

Thanksgiving holiday travelers asked to plan ahead, eliminate distractions

Work on safer driving during Labor Day weekend

Gov. Evers Appoints Cass Cousins as Portage County District Attorney

Kinnard Farms sues DNR to block needed drinking water protections

Conservatives Dominate in Local Elections

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Illinois Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs in Wisconsin that Linked to Fatal Overdoses

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 27

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Oct. 20

Ice Age Trail Alliance Seeks Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant For Land Acquisition In Portage County

The DNR will accept public written comments on this proposed grant through Sept. 17, 2021.

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Portage County Circuit Court

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s Next “Women Who Inspire” Nominees

Committee celebrates Ntxhais "Chai" Moua, Stevens Point and Inez “Midge” Montano, Bayfield

Democrats Unveil A New Kind of Convention Keynote

Tuesday's program will kick off with a united call to action from the future of the Democratic Party

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many

The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

AG Kaul Announces 3 Counties and 1 Tribe to Establish Treatment Courts; 7 Counties to Expand Current Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Programs

Governor Walker presents awards to Wisconsin State Patrol officers for heroism and commendable service

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks