20+ hour, 49+ min ago   (1164+ words) Tired of hearing about Flock? So are we. But the debate now needs to move past whether people like the technology. There’s a bigger question now, and it really matters: Who had the authority to suspend it? That question hasn’t…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (361+ words) Send your open letters to [email protected] Did you know that 76% of all local governments in the U.S. have had to execute an emergency response or evacuation plan to a major disaster within the last 15 years? There are 125 major federal disaster…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (40+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire August 28 Trash: Deputies were called to check on a road hazard at West Clark St. and West Zinda Dr. at 12:30 a.m. The deputy found miscellaneous clothing...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (865+ words) For months, Mayor Mike Wiza has made it clear that at least some Stevens Point department heads are not to speak directly with the Metro Wire. This week showed just how absurd that restriction has become. Several tables that had…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (387+ words) Portage County is a good place to live, and most residents feel very safe living here. Even in a relatively safe community, however, a few simple habits can reduce risk and help people respond more quickly when something seems wrong....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (544+ words) Tuesday’s Portage County Board meeting exposed a breakdown in a process that should be routine: appointing citizens to county committees. County Executive Eric Olson submitted an appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee without a resume, letter of interest, or…...