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Courthouse renovation nears next phase

WAUPACA – Waupaca County’s $35 million courthouse modernization project is on schedule and moving toward a more energy-efficient future powered by geothermal technology, officials reported during …

Living in survival mode

WAUPACA – A local organization will be hosting an event that will simulate poverty and aims to help people understand the lives and choices lower socioeconomic families have to face every day. CAP …

New interim high school principal

WAUPACA –John Erspamer has taken the position of interim principal during Principal Jenifer Erb’s absence and recovery. Erspamer retired as principal of the Waupaca Learning Center after working …

Three arrested in drug bust

WAUPACA – On February 3, at approximately 8:10 am, the Waupaca Police Department, along with members of the Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force, executed a drug-related residential search warrant …

Slicing the statewide school-funding pie

WAUPACA – With the April elections looming the Waupaca School District is working hard to educate the community on the operational referendum and what it will be used for. There are multiple …

Fire calls of 2025

WAUPACA – The annual report of the Waupaca Area Fire District was recently released. It was authored by Fire Chief Jake Waller and Captain Steve Fenske. The fire district covers the City of Waupaca …

Pothole season arrives

WAUPACA – January seen its fair share of single-digit and subzero temperatures to start off 2026, but despite the cold and snow, city officials said the city is still sitting in a good spot. At the …

Cold weather doesn’t stop protesters

WAUPACA – If you happened to be driving down Fulton Street on Saturday, Jan. 31, you probably saw a group of people holding political signs in the chilly temperatures. The group calls themselves, …

Chamber awards announced

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Area Chamber & Visitor Bureau announced the 2025 award winners at the annual awards ceremony on Jan. 27 at Par 4 Resort. Each award honors exceptional contributions to the …

District to share referendum information

WAUPACA – Waupaca voters will see an operational referendum for the school district on the ballot this April and district officials are working to share information regarding the referendum as …

Library exhibits: past, present and future

WAUPACA – The library exhibit room at the Waupaca Public Library saw a wide variety of events in 2025 as part of the Waupaca cultural plan enacted in 2018. Liz Kneer, the exhibit room coordinator, …

Undercover sting catches pedophile

WAUPACA – On January 24, the Waupaca Police Department received information regarding a 25-year-old male from Kronenwetter who was planning to travel to Waupaca to meet a 14-year-old female to …

SWAT Team rescues woman

WAUPACA – On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Waupaca County SWAT Team executed a search and arrest warrant for a dangerous armed suspect stemming from a domestic abuse incident. The team was a combination …

High-speed downtown chase

WAUPACA — Kyle Lee Eith, a 37-year-old Menasha man, is facing felony charges after he allegedly rammed two police vehicles and crashed his car into a residence following a high-speed pursuit on …

New café opens in King

WAUPACA – A new café has moved into King, taking over the previous location of Comma Café and is now serving up coffee, gifts and dirty sodas. Although the café is new to the area, the owners …

Comets go long on the Chain

WAUPACA – The Waupaca High School Ice Fishing Team defended their hometown hardwater during an ice fishing tournament they hosted on the Chain O’ Lakes on Saturday, Jan. 17. It was nicknamed a …

County rolls out ride-share program for 2026

WAUPACA – After the funding for the City of Waupaca’s catch-a-ride service ended in 2025, residents in the area were in desperate need for a transportation service which has led to a new county …

Farmers Market 2025 update

WAUPACA – The Farmers Market in downtown Waupaca had fewer visitors than in previous years but vendors still realized an uptick in their overall revenue. Ryan Brown, the planning and zoning …

Couple celebrates 10 years of fitness

AUPACA – A dream was realized ten years ago for a local Waupaca couple when they miraculously won a $5,000 giveaway and they used the money to build a studio to start a new journey in the world of …

WAUPACA – The Waupaca County Natural Resources Foundation (WCNRF) awarded over twelve thousand dollars in unrestricted grants to several Waupaca County organizations. It is a 501c3 foundation, …

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