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Stevens Point Journal

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Wild Rose woman killed in Portage County hit-and-run; man arrested

BELMONT − A 51-year-old Wild Rose woman is dead and a 30-year-old Wautoma man is in custody following a hit-and-run crash Nov. 8. At 5:13 p.m. Nov. 8, a caller reported a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on State 22, near the Waushara County line, in the Portage County town of Belmont, about 30 miles southeast of Stevens Point, according to a Portage County Sheriff's Department news release. A passenger on the motorcycle, the Wild Rose woman, died from her injuries. A 51-year-old Wild Rose man who was operating the motorcycle was treated for minor injuries at the scene. When deputies arrived at the crash, they learned the vehicle had left the scene. Deputies found the suspected vehicle and stopped it in Waushara County a short time later. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and the Portage County Sheriff's Office is requesting charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, hit-and-run causing injury and drunken driving against the man. The man remained in custody the morning of Nov. 9 but charges had not yet been filed. The Stevens Point Journal is not releasing the man's name until he is charged. Contact Karen Madden kmadden@usatodayco.com

Portage County, WI · 16h

WFRV Local 5

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Gas leak in Wautoma prompts neighborhood evacuation

WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) – Residents in a Wautoma neighborhood were briefly evacuated Saturday afternoon after a natural gas leak was discovered near a local residence. According to the Wautoma Police Department, officers along with the fire department responded around 2:25 p.m. on November 7, to the 300 block of River Street. Authorities said a WE […]

Wautoma, WI · 1d

waupacanow.com

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Juvenile recommended for disorderly conduct and terrorist threats charges

CLINTONVILLE – A 16-year-old juvenile student who made comments “regarding causing harm to a student and the school” was referred to Waupaca County Human Services for the charges of disorderly conduct and terrorist threats but was not taken into custody by Waupaca County Human Services. According to...

Clintonville, WI · 21h
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FDL Reporter | The Reporter

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Menasha woman arrested after 107 mph I-41 chase in Fond du Lac County

TOWN OF BYRON – A 31-year-old Menasha woman was arrested Sunday after leading a Fond du Lac County sheriff’s deputy on a 2-mile pursuit that began on Interstate 41 at about 107 mph, the sheriff’s office said. The chase ended when her vehicle crashed into a ditch near U.S. 151. No injuries were reported. Road closures this week: 4 Fond du Lac streets stay closed to through traffic Nov. 9-13 Radar clocks vehicle at 107 mph A deputy was running stationary radar in the median on I-41 near Lost Arrow Road when he spotted a vehicle traveling at a high speed. Radar confirmed the vehicle was going about 107 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. Read more news: Domestic violence services have moved in Fond du Lac. What to know The deputy activated his emergency lights and siren and began closing the distance. The vehicle did not yield and continued at a high speed. Driver runs red light, crashes The deputy caught up to the vehicle as it exited onto U.S. 151. Still traveling at a high speed, the driver failed to stop for a red traffic signal and went through the intersection. The deputy followed through the intersection

Menasha, WI · 1d

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Road Construction Continues Across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano Counties

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Several major road construction projects remain active across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano counties as crews work to finish improvements before winter. In Waupaca County, multiple projects along U.S. Highway 10 continue to affect traffic. Between Anderson Road and Appletree Lane, crews are completing concrete repairs, pavement...

Shawano County, WI · 13h

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One of a select few, Hackbarth turns passion into career

WEYAUWEGA – Growing up in New London before serving his country in the United States Army after high school, Tyler Hackbarth said his path to becoming an American Bladesmith Society (ABS) Mastersmith was a bit unconventional. After being medically discharged from the Army in 2011, Hackbarth – Owner of...

New London, WI · 1d

waupacanow.com

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Enrollment declines slightly for district

WAUPACA – Wisconsin is continuing to see a decline in enrollment in public school districts across the state, with school budgets tightening and student support needs remaining high. According to a March 2026 Wisconsin Public Radio report, over 90% of counties saw a decline in district enrollments, which added...

Waupaca, WI · 1d

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UW-Stevens Point football loses home finale against UW-Oshkosh

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The UW-Stevens Point Pointers lost on their home turf on Saturday, losing to UW-Oshkosh 38-22. The Titans led 21-9 at halftime. While the Pointers cut it to 21-16 in the third quarter, they couldn’t get any closer as Oshkosh pulled away down the stretch.

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