STEVENS POINT — In the early morning hours of Sept. 23, Stevens Point was alerted to an issue with several city servers. It was determined that unauthorized access was obtained to the city network. …

STEVENS POINT — Craft Underground is gearing up to celebrate their grand opening in Stevens Point, where they are ready to provide a custom crafting experience that isn’t available at big name …

STEVENS POINT — The Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum (CWCM) will close to the public for its annual museum deep-cleaning and exhibit installation from Aug. 30 through Sept. 8. During the …

STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Common Council has cleared the way for the city to acquire a prime downtown property for $3 million, voting 9-2 to approve a finalized sale agreement. The decision …

STEVENS POINT — Alderperson Kneebone and Alderperson Shuda recently completed a ride-along with the Stevens Point Police Department and shared their experiences during the Aug. 17 Common Council …

STEVENS POINT — Northbound Hoover Road will be closed to all traffic at the intersection of County Trunk HH while crews complete utility tie-ins as part of the new development in the northeast …

STEVENS POINT – A Portage County corrections officer resigned days after he was arrested under suspicion of assaulting his brother with a thermos during an argument in July. Todd Domres, the …

• Aug. 14 – Officers responded to a call regarding two windows being broken at an older industrial building on Wood Street. • Aug. 14 – A 24-year-old man was arrested on a probation violation …

TOWN OF EAU PLEINE — One woman was announced deceased after a fatal accident on private property in the Town of Eau Pleine. On Aug. 19, at approximately 4:31 p.m., the Portage County Sheriff’s …

TOWN OF PINE GROVE – On August 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., Portage County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 7300 block of County Trunk N in the Town of Pine Grove for a report of a …

STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point Area Public School District custodial and maintenance team member Jeremy Manthey earned first place in the individual Clean Room Challenge at the Wisconsin Association …

PORTAGE COUNTY — The Portage County Division of Public Health is advising residents to take caution when swimming or wading in Lake Pacawa. On Aug. 10, 12 Portage County beaches were tested for E. …

STEVENS POINT — Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni are being recognized for their service to their communities. The Pointer Impact Award, created by the UW-Stevens Point Alumni …

PORTAGE COUNTY – Blue green algae (cyanobacteria) has been confirmed in Lake Du Bay. Residents are urged to use caution when recreating on or in this water body. Blooms can produce toxins that may …

PORTAGE COUNTY — A Portage County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirmed that a …

BUENA VISTA — A Buena Vista home was destroyed in an Aug. 14 fire. The quick-moving fire destroyed the home and moved into the woods nearby, with multiple crews battling the blaze for almost six …

• Aug. 7 – A 63-year-old man was trying to direct a moving van into a parking spot on Maria Drive when a 33-year-old man parked in the spot. The two entered into a verbal argument and were then …

STEVENS POINT — The Board of Park Commissioners have approved the pedestrian trail concept for Mead Park and its preliminary cost estimate. The approved concept for the proposed trail along the …

• July 31 – A Wood Street address was broken into and vandalized with spray paint. • July 31 – A 50-year-old woman reported a white truck was not stopping for pedestrians on Main Street, and …