From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4, Portage residents can dispose of their unwanted items at the Municipal Garage at 616 Washington St. during the city's annual spring cleanup.
Portage's Parks and Recreation Department planted 40 trees along East Conant Street for Arbor Day last week in an effort to get more shade-lined streets back in the city.
From impressive performances at the plate to in the circle, five standout efforts from the high school softball diamond. Vote for your favorite.
The star elevated Waupun to its first state championship, and now is headed to a perennial NCAA tournament team. Here's what we know.
The Boys & Girls Clubs in Portage and Baraboo have a new CEO. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central Wisconsin has hired Amber Duddy following the January departure of Karen DeSanto, who spent 12 years in the role.
The Boys & Girls Clubs in Portage and Baraboo have a new CEO. The Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central Wisconsin has hired Amber Duddy following the January departure of Karen DeSanto, who spent 12 years in the role.
The Portage Public Library presented awards to two people on Thursday at its second annual luncheon that recognizes the work of its many volunteers throughout the year.
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“Every day is Earth Day, and I vote we start investing in a secure climate future right now.”—Jackie Speier
Truth is truly stranger than fiction. I couldn’t make this up if I tried.
Baron is a 4-year-old mixed breed, large—over 44 pounds fully grown/mix. He’s handsome, very sweet, easy-going and he loves to cuddle, get attention and just hang out. He loves belly rubs.
A large construction project to resurface and reconfigure Wisconsin Dells Parkway, set for five phases from 2026 to 2028, will minimize the impact on summer tourism traffic.
Big plays on the bases and on the mound highlighted this week's top area performances. Meet this week's stars.
A woman charged in the 2022 killing of a Madison man just outside of Portage was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison.
“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.”– Luther Burbank
Last year, my husband Frank and I planned a trip of a lifetime — a Rhine River cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Twenty-four days before the trip, though, Frank ended up in intensive care with a major health crisis.
Five students in Columbia County were presented with scholarships from Prevent Suicide Columbia County, for their dedication to bringing awareness to suicide prevention.
Portage Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 70s-era themed Wine Walk from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
Offensive prowess was spotlighted as teams returned to the diamonds last week with better weather. Here are this week's stars.