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Halloween Monster March at Mid-State

Halloween Monster March at Mid-State

October 10, 2025

Mid-State Technical College will host a spooktacular Halloween celebration on Thu., Oct 30 . Families and community members are invited to enjoy an evening of treats, activities, and prizes on campus....

Big bucks roam Portage and Waupaca counties in great numbers. This Waupaca buck paused to seemingly admire the sunset.

Tips for a Successful Bow Hunt

Tyler Polster, outdoors reporter October 8, 2025

It's that time of year again as the leaves fall and temperatures decrease. It's time to conduct another hunting season, with bow deer season beginning on the 13 of September and turkey season lasting until...

Department of Natural Resources Announces Photo, Writing Contest

Department of Natural Resources Announces Photo, Writing Contest

September 22, 2025

The 2026 Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project submission deadline is April 1, 2026. Top photos and writings will be used in the next Wisconsin's Great Waters Calendar and in other DNR publications,...

WNA Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest Now Accepting Entries

WNA Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest Now Accepting Entries

September 22, 2025

The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the fifth annual Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, which aims to increase civic education and engagement while celebrating the rights established...

Trout Season Opens to Great Expectations

Trout Season Opens to Great Expectations

Tyler Polster May 7, 2025

As winter turns to spring, the trout season opens, and it looks to be a good year for opening day. Still, there are a few things to make your opening day even more memorable. Also, catching the fish is...

TRVCC: The Unsung Heroes of Amherst

TRVCC: The Unsung Heroes of Amherst

Michael Glodowski May 7, 2025

The Tomorrow River Valley Conservation Club (TRVCC) was established in 1942 by a group of men looking to preserve the beauty of Amherst and the surrounding community. Now, the club has been passed down...

PCAs Need Great Work Ethic and Big Hearts

PCAs Need Great Work Ethic and Big Hearts

Maddy Araco May 6, 2025

Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) work hard and care for the elderly and disabled in order to get a head start on future healthcare careers. It's difficult and challenging work that requires a variety of...

CNA Work is Gateway to Medical Field

CNA Work is Gateway to Medical Field

Olivia Davis May 6, 2025

It's said that becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an excellent introduction into the medical field. Young students attending Amherst High School believe that it can serve as a gateway to...

County Handles Amherst's Cop Calls While Meeting With Community Members Weekly

County Handles Amherst’s Cop Calls While Meeting With Community Members Weekly

Lane Smith May 6, 2025

While neighboring towns rely on their own local departments to handle emergencies and conduct everyday patrols, Amherst stands out for a different reason: it doesn’t have one. According to Portage...

Prom-O-Nomics: The Price Tag of the Big Night

Prom-O-Nomics: The Price Tag of the Big Night

Jaxson J. Smith May 6, 2025

The lights are low and the music is loud. Laughter resonates through the dance floor as students pose for photos, soak in the magical night, and of course, dance. However, behind every perfect photo is...

Glacier Wood Golf Club Ranked Best Public Course in State

Glacier Wood Golf Club Ranked Best Public Course in State

Ben Kisting May 6, 2025

Along the towering pine trees and winding fairways lies the hidden gem of Glacier Wood Golf club, located in Iola, Wis. The course has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, and is ranked the #6 public course...

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