Ferdinand Alvarez

The public hearing on Portage's 2025 budget quickly turned into a discussion about stray cats. The proposed budget includes a line item for a trap, neuter, release program.

Portage residents will soon see a sharp increase in their utility bills.

More residential developments are moving forward in Portage, but not without opposition. The city council recently voted six-to-one to annex about 38 acres north of 700 North between 450 and 500 West.

Amazon is getting tax help to open a data center in Portage. The city council finalized a pair of property tax abatements for the company Tuesday.

The city of Portage continues working on funding arrangements for marina improvements. The project would include an accessible fishing pier, fish cleaning station and upgraded parking lot.

Portage residents may now keep chickens in their backyards.

The City of Portage is about to get bigger. The city council voted four-to-two this week to annex property in the 600 block of Porter County Road 700 North, between Willowcreek and Swanson roads. It's the first of two annexations required for a proposed 240-home subdivision.