Portage News

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Bow fishing now allowed on some waters around Portage

Craig Sauer of the Portage Daily Register reports on a city panel's decision to recommend that bowfishing be allowed on the Portage Canal, Mud Lake and portions of the Wisconsin and Fox rivers earlier this month.

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Wed Apr 16, 2014

Antigo Daily Journal

The Langlade County Board of Supervisors Tuesday welcomed six new members to the 21-person panel.

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WNFL-AM Green Bay

Rising water levels lead to flooding concerns on 8...

Eight rivers in the southern half of Wisconsin have either gone over their banks, or will do so within the next couple days.

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Tue Apr 15, 2014

The Janesville Gazette

Speeches set about a oeDeath Beyond the Willowsa

Greg Peck's revised nonfiction book, "Death Beyond the Willows," features a new cover designed by Gazette graphic artist Tony DiNicola.

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Mon Apr 14, 2014

WNFL-AM Green Bay

More flood warnings across Wisconsin

An aerial view of the Wisconsin River Dam at Prairie du Sac, Wis., from an UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter June 11, 2008.

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Sun Apr 13, 2014

WSAW

Flood Watches Issued for Southern Wisconsin

The National Weather Service is issuing flood watches for southern Wisconsin -- a day after thunderstorms knocked out power to some areas and caused damage in Manitowoc County.

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WKOW-TV

Lightning strike causes fire at Portage Museum

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office confirms a fire started at the Portage Museum.

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Fri Apr 11, 2014

WIBA-AM Madison

Columbia County under Flood Warning

According to the National Weather Service, the Wisconsin River is expected to reach flood stage at Portage on Saturday afternoon .

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