Portage Police Department purchases new Tasers
The Portae Police Department is upgrading its Tasers. The new Taser 10, will allow officers to shoot up to 10 controlled electrical probes.
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The Portae Police Department is upgrading its Tasers. The new Taser 10, will allow officers to shoot up to 10 controlled electrical probes.
The city of Portage has agreed to pay Aspirus $450,000 to settle a dispute over the hospital's outstanding claim for more than $1 million for EMS services from 2021-2022.
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Beginning Jan. 1, fares would increase from $4.75 to $5.50 for adults and from $3.50 to $4 for students, seniors and disabled riders.
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