Michael Candiano

The Portage police and fire departments are recruiting new members, even as their current ones face some challenges.

Portage residents may now keep chickens in their backyards.

A nonprofit that aims to help Portage residents with substance use disorder is asking for a third of the city's opioid settlement money.

Portage elementary schools now have dedicated school resource officers.

The city of Portage is looking to crack down on owners of properties that see a large amount of criminal activity. The city council Tuesday tightened its existing ordinance outlining the penalties for excessive police calls.

Portage Police officers are set to get a pay raise. The city's board of works finalized a three-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday, following the city council's approval last week.