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Fatal crash in Town of Dewey

TOWN OF DEWEY—On Nov. 4 at approximately 4:55 p.m., the Portage County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a one vehicle traffic crash on Sunset Drive, north of County Road DB, in the Town of Dewey. Upon arrival, deputies located a passenger vehicle in a wooded area. The vehicle...

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Multiple outbuildings destroyed in Portage County fire

PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) - Multiple outbuildings were destroyed in a fire in the Portage County town of Eau Pleine Friday morning. Multiple fire departments were dispatched to an address on the 3300 block of Cty Rd E just after 10 a.m. When crews arrived, four outbuildings on the property were on fire. The fire also spread to some nearby trees.

Portage County, WI · 1d
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Stevens Point Journal

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Darlington pulls away in second half, ends Amherst's unbeaten season

Amherst's historic season came to an end Friday night as Darlington pulled away in the second half for a 32-21 victory in a WIAA Division 5 state semifinal game. The Falcons entered the matchup at Horicon High School unbeaten at 11-0, but couldn't keep pace with the Redbirds after halftime as Darlington scored on each of its first three second-half possessions. Amherst initially looked poised to keep its season alive. Amherst, Darlington game preview: Amherst football embraces challenge vs Darlington: 'We're not surprised' Amherst senior Ayden Nerdahl opened the scoring with a 40-yard touchdown run, giving the Falcons an early edge. The Falcons also showed some aggressiveness on fourth down, converting multiple attempts to sustain drives. Darlington answered with a two-play, 75-yard scoring drive to make it 7-6 after missing the extra point. Then Falcons senior Tyler Loken broke through for an 18-yard touchdown run, extending Amherst's advantage to 14-6. But Darlington continued to find success offensively. The Redbirds converted a third-and-12 with a deep pass before putting together another scoring drive. That helped Darlington cut the deficit to 14-12 before halftime, setting the stage for its second half explosion. Second half surge Darlington took its first lead on the

Darlington, WI · 1d

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Felonies recorded in Waushara County

George Thomas Kerrigan, Oshkosh, was in court on Nov. 6 on a count of Substantial Battery. A motion hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2027 and a jury trial is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2027. Austin John Kopitzke, Berlin, was in court on Nov. 6 on a count of Injury...

Waushara County, WI · 2d
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Plover radio host shares testicular cancer story to encourage early detection

PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - Mike Kincaid, program director at WGLX radio in Plover, said he has finished his course of chemotherapy for testicular cancer and is sharing his story so others can recognize the early signs. Kincaid shares treatment update. Kincaid has worked at WGLX for more than a decade....

Plover, WI · 12h

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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Judge releases Jayne Jacobson from supervision in coworker's 1990 murder

STEVENS POINT − More than 36 years after the murder of a Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune employee shook the community, the woman responsible for the death is being released from supervision. A jury found Jayne Jacobson, now 65, not guilty by reason of mental illness for the Sept. 20, 1990, first-degree murder of Julie Schroer. Jacobson, who lived in Grand Rapids when the death occurred, and Schroer were both employees in the business department at the Daily Tribune. Jacobson was a receptionist and switchboard operator. Schroer was a bookkeeper and secretary to the publisher. In 1994, a judge ordered Jacobson be released from Winnebago Mental Health Facility, Portage County Circuit Judge Louis Molepske Jr. said during a hearing for Jacobson Nov. 12. Jacobson was on an electronic ankle monitor until 2011, when a judge ordered it be removed because of damage it was doing to Jacobson's leg. During all of the time under supervision in the community where she lived, she never broke any rules, Molepske said. When someone brought rifles into her home during hunting season, she reported the violation of her no-gun ordinance herself. She did it despite the risk of being penalized, Molepske said. There hasn't been

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d

Stevens Point Journal

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Plover debuts new holiday lights walk at Lake Pacawa in 2026

PLOVER − Lake Pacawa Park will usher in the holiday season Nov. 27 with the opening night of Plover’s first Lake Pacawa Holiday Walk. The event will run from 4-8 p.m., according to a community announcement. Visitors can see Santa, take photos, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and treats, listen to DJ music and view holiday lights. “We are so excited to bring the community together for the first annual Lake Pacawa Holiday Walk. It is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate the season and showcase the beauty of the park and our local businesses," said Darcy Grabski, a lead organizer of the event. The Holiday Walk will continue nightly from 4-10 p.m. through Jan. 2 at Lake Pacawa Park. Displays created by local businesses will be featured throughout the event. “This is a family-friendly event for all to enjoy”, says Jake Hainzlsperger, village public works assistant manager. “We hope you join us for a festive night at the park.” This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared

Plover, WI · 2d

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Road Closure Notice – School Street

Please be advised that School Street between 8th Street and Royalton Street will be closed on Tuesday, November 17 while crews perform critical sanitary sewer maintenance and repairs near the wastewater treatment plant. A suggested alternative route is from School Street via 8th Street to Royalton Street. Motorists are encouraged...

Waupaca, WI · 1d

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Quick action prevents fire at recycling facility

PLOVER—The Portage County Recycling Facility, located in Plover, avoided a fire after a battery powered drone was placed in the recycling system. The drone’s lithium-ion battery experienced thermal runaway, causing it to overheat and ignite. Facility staff noticed smoke and safely removed the device before the fire could...

Portage County, WI · 2d

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ThedaCare makes $16 million investment in Waupaca hospital emergency room expansion

WAUPACA (WLUK) - ThedaCare is expanding its footprint at one of its rural hospitals. The health care organization broke ground on a $16 million emergency room project at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. At a time when some rural hospitals, nationwide, are at risk of closing, ThedaCare is investing in its smaller...

Waupaca, WI · 2d

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New London considers change in pet limits

NEW LONDON, Wis. (WBAY) - The New London mayor wants residents’ opinions about housepets. Right now, city rules allow three dogs and two cats per household. A proposed ordinance would instead allow up to five dogs and cats total, in any combination. The change was requested by a resident...

New London, WI · 2d

WSAW

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Stevens Point Area School District looking at options to combat declining enrollment

A report given to the district this year predicts they will have 477 fewer students in their schools by 2040.

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

Stevens Point Journal

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Stevens Point's Kennedy Konkol brings 'fresh energy' to SPASH hoops

STEVENS POINT – A 17-point-per-game freshman season gave Kennedy Konkol a strong start to her high school basketball career and Division 1 aspirations. Her next chapter begins at Stevens Point, where she's looking to grow alongside a new group of standout teammates in University of Iowa commit Jada Seubert and rising Leah Awe, under former WNBA No. 1 pick, SPASH coach Janel McCarville. Konkol, a 2025 first team all-conference selection in the Wisconsin Valley Conference, said while she will miss Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln and her teammates, that was the entire point of the move. As the season inches closer to its inception, Konkol feels she is adjusting well to the switch and seeing how her goals both big and small lie ahead. “I was very nervous at first, to be honest, but now that I've kind of been here for a little bit and made some friends and had open gyms, it's been a lot better,” Konkol said. “I feel pretty good. I really like how the atmosphere is and the players that I'm with. I feel like it's very energetic and welcoming. I feel like I can push myself.” Amherst embraces challenge Vs Redbirds: Amherst football embraces challenge vs

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

Leader Telegram

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2ND HALF STAMPEDE: Mondovi scores 35 points in last two quarters, advances to state finals

WAUPACA — Cameron Gruber sprinted onto the field first, pumping his arms and firing up the Mondovi crowd before the start of the second half. Gruber couldn’t wait for play to resume. And he showed precisely why. Gruber scored three of his five touchdowns in the third quarter, including an incredible 30-yard TD catch on a fourth and 23 pass from quarterback Bode Falkner. Gruber's array of spectacular plays sparked Mondovi to a 56-27 Division 6 state semifinal football win over Kenosha St. Joseph on Friday night at Comet Field. "I came in here focused and ready to go," Gruber said. "I gave it my all for my teammates. It was 21-21 at the half, but we knew we could do this. I was determined to go out there and have some fun. Everyone stepped up. "This is an awesome feeling to win this. It was a total team effort." The Buffaloes advance to their third state championship game after runner-up finishes in 1990 and 2022. Mondovi (12-1) advances to face Lomira in the state championship game at 1 p.m. Thursday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. "It was an incredible performance by our kids," Buffaloes coach Craig Loscheider said.

Mondovi, WI · 1d

boundwisconsin.com

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Wisconsin Valley Conference Preview - Boys Basketball

D.C. Everest 8-2 (22-4) Marshfield 8-2 (21-6) Wisconsin Rapids 1-9 (6-20) Half of the league shared the conference title a season ago as Marshfield, D.C. Everest, and Stevens Point finished 8-2. All three of these teams, plus Wausau West advanced to the regional championship, with Marshfield the only WVC to advance, falling to Appleton North in the sectional semifinals. Along with winning a fifth straight conference titles, Marshfield head coach Chris Fischer surpassed 100 career wins.

Wisconsin · 2d

antigotimes.com

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Alexandra and Olivia Hofrichter compete at UWSP Pointer Open

In the first weekend of November, the UWSP Pointer Open at Champions Hall in Stevens Point saw two important chapters in the careers of a pair of former Antigo wrestlers. Alexandra Hofrichter, already the most dominant competitor in University of Dubuque wrestling history, started the final chapter in her college career. A three-time national qualifier, and two-time All-American, Alexandra looks to end her career with another run at the NCAA podium. Alexandra is currently ranked 9th in the nation at 160 pounds (https://hermat.com/rankings/ncaa/160/ ).

Stevens Point, WI · 13h

saintmaryssports.com

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Three Cardinals Score in First Win of Season

WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary's women's hockey team (1-4-0) earned a team-effort win over UW-Stevens Point (2-3-0) on Friday night. The Cardinals beat the Pointers 3-1 at home, scoring three unanswered goals after the first period. Despite trailing one after the first period, the Cardinals never let up.

Winona, MN · 1d

Stevens Point Journal

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Shop local for holiday gifts at these Stevens Point area craft fairs

STEVENS POINT − Whether you are looking for holiday decor for your home, special treats to serve at your holiday parties or the perfect holiday gifts for those on this year's gift-giving list, central Wisconsin artists, crafters, makers, vendors and small business owners have the perfect solution. Stop at one (or more!!) of the many art, craft and vendor fairs and makers markets planned in the Stevens Point area this holiday season and you are sure to find the one-of-a-kind items you are looking for. Here's a list of events taking place in the Stevens Point area between now and Christmas. Thanksgiving 2026 These Stevens Point area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day Ready for a holiday parade? Here’s where to find one near Stevens Point Saturday, Nov. 14 Holiday Fest Arts & Craft Show − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 600 Wilshire Blvd. in Stevens Point. Shop from over 50 creative artists while enjoying a bake sale and door prizes. The Holiday Fest Cafe runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will offer soup, garden salad and more. Admission is $2 to support the local Holiday Baskets program. For more information,

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

newradiosports.com

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Undefeated squads face off in 8-Player Football State Final

Two undefeated schools that have dominated their opponents this season will compete for the eighth WIAA eight-player football state championship on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids. Belmont and Gilman both enter with 12-0 records and seek their first eight-player state championship....

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Kujawa places 21st at State Cross Country

Sophomore Alyssa Kujawa finished 21st at the WIAA Division Two state cross-country championships in Wisconsin Rapids at The Ridges Golf Course on Oct. 31. After qualifying at sectionals, she crossed the finish line with a time of 19:35.5. Going into the race, Kujawa paced out each mile, finishing her first...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d