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Jun 5, 2026

Trump announces $19M modernization of coal plant near Portage

A coal plant in central Wisconsin will receive millions of dollars in federal funding to undergo modernization after it was kept open longer than initially planned.

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Oct 20, 2025

Portage Fire Department rescues construction workers pinned after collapse

Two construction workers were rescued by first responders after dozens of trusses collapsed at an installation project in Columbia County.

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Aug 22, 2014

The OSHA report

The Daily Reporter's weekly digest of companies that have been cited for OSHA violations during work around the state.

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Jun 6, 2014

The OSHA report

The Daily Reporter's weekly digest of companies that have been cited for OSHA violations during work around the state.

Aug 23, 2013

The OSHA report

The Daily Reporter's weekly digest of companies that have been cited for OSHA violations during work around the state.

Mar 29, 2013

The OSHA report

The Daily Reporter's weekly digest of companies that have been cited for OSHA violations during work around the state.

Feb 8, 2013

The OSHA report

The Daily Reporter's weekly digest of companies that have been cited for OSHA violations during work around the state.

Jun 7, 2012

The OSHA report (June 7, 2012)

The Daily Reporter's digest of companies that have been issued OSHA citations.

Jul 22, 2011

Tornado victims still eye rebuilding

The tornado that cut through Portage County in May shifted Donald Schmalzer's house 5 inches on its foundation. The twisted windows leak when it rains, and he can feel the house move in big gusts of wind.

Jan 14, 2011

The OSHA report

OSHA reports • Singles Roofing Inc., Westfield, must pay a $750 fall-protection citation and a $1,050 ladders citation because the period to contest the violations has ended. The company was […]

Sep 29, 2010

River drops slowly, easing Wis. flood conditions

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin River is dropping, promising relief for the state’s flood-weary south-central section. The river started overflowing its banks on Saturday after heavy rains to the […]

Sep 28, 2010

Officials: Swollen Wis. river should drop rapidly (UPDATE)

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The swollen Wisconsin River should recede dramatically over the next day or so, giving an isolated rural neighborhood a chance […]

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