🌱 Missing Illinois teen's vehicle reportedly spotted in Portage
Portage, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Portage! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Missing Illinois teen's vehicle reportedly spotted in Portage
- Portage High School welcomes public for Veterans Day celebration today
Also on today's calendar: WiscNet MiniConnections 2026- Portage — WiscNet and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 42, low: 28.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police search for missing Illinois teen who may have been spotted in Portage (newsbreak.com) — Police are seeking help finding Kiara Schneider, 17, after the vehicle she is believed to be traveling in was spotted in Portage Tuesday morning. The maroon 2016 Kia Sorento has Illinois plate CB52017 and may be headed toward La Crosse. Anyone with information about Schneider or the vehicle should call Elwood police at 815-424-1090. 
• How Southcentral Wisconsin is marking Veterans Day on Wednesday (wiscnews.com) — Portage High School is inviting the public to its annual Veterans Day celebration at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, in the school gym. The gathering is among Southcentral Wisconsin's observances honoring military veterans, with other schools and community organizations also holding events.
📸 Around Portage
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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WiscNet MiniConnections - PixelVerse Governance Framework - Portage — WiscNet →
CESA 5, 626 E Slifer St, Portage
9:00 am
Friday December 4
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Other local events
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FSET Orientation - Portage →
Forward Service Corporation – Portage, 2425 New Pinery Rd, Portage
10:00 am -
I39 SUPPLY Deer Camp Kickoff →
I39 Supply, N6100 Johnson Rd, Portage
6:00 am -
Portage Open AA Speaker Meeting & Potluck Dinner →
207 W. Cook Street, 207 W. Cook St., Portage
6:00 pm -
WiscNet MiniConnections 2026- Portage — WiscNet →
CESA 5, 626 E Slifer St, Portage
9:00 am
Tuesday November 17
Friday November 20
Saturday November 28
Friday December 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytots: Picture Book Party →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
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Brain Builders for Ages 6-8: Bird Art →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
3:00 pm -
HS Musical Senior Show
Lodi Hi Lodi, WI 53555
12:30 pm -
MS Boys Basketball VS Jack Young
Lodi Mid Lodi, WI 53555
4:30 pm -
Teen Dungeons and Dragons →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
5:30 pm -
To Be Read- A Book Club and Social Hour for Gen. Z Adults →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
6:30 pm -
CSMPL Board Policy Committee →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
1:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a kitty?
Hard to see, but looks like a black body with white paws, younger--maybe 1-2 yrs old. Saw it drinking from the water bowl (for birds & squirrels),… (Nextdoor Saddle Ridge)
- Qdoba posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Portage. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Portage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portage here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baraboo
- In 1884, 5 Ringling brothers launched a traveling circus; 23 years later, they bought their biggest rival for $400,000—and today, ‘the Greatest Show on Earth' is back on the road with a 60-city tour (parade.com)
- Breaking down Lodi Co-Op and Portage/Poynette's sectional swim race (hngnews.com)
- Wisconsin woman gets 15 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking (wearegreenbay.com)
Lodi
- With referendums approved, Lodi School District begins planning (hngnews.com)
Wisconsin Dells
- Wisconsin Dells for Grown-Ups: Things to Do on a Couples Getaway (miamiherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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