STEVENS POINT — The Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a new home with the approval of the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization …
STEVENS POINT — Portage County officials are warning residents about a scam involving fake invoices that have instructions to pay “fees” on permits or application for items such as …
STEVENS POINT — Chelsie Lehmann, 31, made her initial appearance in Portage County Court on Oct. 27 in relation to the Amber Alert that was issued in Sept. for her missing six-year-old child. …
PORTAGE COUNTY — On Nov. 1, at 2:48 p.m., the Portage County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Veteran’s Crisis Line of possible threats made against a local religious …
STEVENS POINT — With the Wisconsin River and other waterways winding through the city, Stevens Point has numerous bridges. Local folklore suggests a ghostly bride lingers around some of these …
STEVENS POINT — During a Special Common Council meeting, a $1,796,643.43 contract was unanimously approved to Highway Landscapers for the Plover River Crossing project. The Plover River …
STEVENS POINT — Jordan Coyle, a suspect in the Sept. Amber Alert issued in Almond, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections over a 2008 sentencing. On Sept. 11, an Amber Alert …
STEVENS POINT — The common council unanimously approved the 2026 budget during their Oct. 20 meeting. The 2026 capital budget, totaling $29.2 million, has seen a significant uptick from prior …
• October 17 – A woman was issued two hit and run citations on Walter Street. • October 17 – A caller reported their yard decorations on Briggs Street were “damaged by …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point holiday parade has been rescheduled to Nov. 20. after an original date of Nov. 26. The parade organizers moved the date to Nov. 20 to better accommodate …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission have announced four candidates that will move forward in the hiring process for the next chief of police. The next chief of police …
STEVENS POINT — During an Oct. 14 Redevelopment Authority Meeting, developers had the chance to pitch their ideas for what could be built in the Shopko lot in downtown Stevens Point. Demolition …
• October 10 – An officer was dispatched to Bannach Elementary School for a report of a juvenile throwing large rocks at staff members and then fleeing into the woods. • October 10 …
PORTAGE COUNTY—The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a Portage County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The …
STEVENS POINT — Get an inside look at the new University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Health and Wellness Center as the university offers its grand opening and tours of the facilities on Oct. 17. …
STEVENS POINT — Mayor Mike Wiza has declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In a proclamation, Mayor Wiza wrote that one in every three women and one in every four men will …
• October 4 – A noise complaint was made on College Avenue. Upon officer arrival, a party was ending and party goers were leaving for the night. • October 4 – A vehicle was …
STEVENS POINT — As the homeless population has grown in Stevens Point in recent years, so has the community’s support. Many homeless individuals reside in downtown Stevens Point, which …
STEVENS POINT – Starting October 7, the Portage County Highway Department will resurface County Trunk R from Jefferson Street to U.S. Highway 10. The work will consist of milling off the top …
STEVENS POINT — On Sept. 29, new traffic signals were installed at the intersections of Industrial Park Road and Coye Drive, along Hoover Road. After several years of requests, the traffic …