Patrick Lynn

3 weeks ago | spmetrowire.com | Patrick Lynn

By Patrick LynnPORTAGE COUNTY – Portage County residents should brace for a return to wintry weather Tuesday evening, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact the area through Wednesday morning, followed by possible thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Wisconsin, including Portage County, beginning Tuesday evening.

4 weeks ago | spmetrowire.com | Patrick Lynn

By Patrick LynnSTEVENS POINT – Dr. Thomas Gibson, current chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, has been named the 10th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment Monday, following a recommendation from the chancellor search committee. He is expected to begin his new role around July 1.

1 month ago | spmetrowire.com | Patrick Lynn

By Patrick LynnSTEVENS POINT – Residents across Portage County will have several opportunities in April to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications during the spring installment of the community drug take-back effort. The events are part of a national initiative led by the U.S. Department of Justice, now in its 23rd year, aimed at preventing medication misuse and reducing the risk of pharmaceuticals entering the public water supply.

1 month ago | spmetrowire.com | Patrick Lynn

By Patrick LynnSTEVENS POINT — The Riverfront Arts Center will host a free, hands-on workshop exploring monochrome art later this week. The workshop runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, March 27–28, and offers a relaxed environment for artists to explore depth, emotion, and visual impact through the use of a single hue. Rooted in the Greek words “monos” (one) and “khroma” (color), monochrome art encourages creativity within a limited palette, according to the center.

1 month ago | spmetrowire.com | Patrick Lynn

By Patrick LynnCENTRAL WISCONSIN – UW-Stevens Point will host a series of music concerts throughout April on its campuses in Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Wausau. Concerts at the Stevens Point campus begin at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall at the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St. Tickets are $17 for the general public, $15 for seniors, and $10 for youth under 18 and UWSP employees.