TOWN OF HULL — A Town of Hull man has been taken into custody after striking a pedestrian with his vehicle. On Aug. 6, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Portage County Sheriff’s Deputies were …
PORTAGE COUNTY — A man was pronounced deceased near the Highway 10 West Overpass, from what investigators say is a suspected suicide. On Aug. 8 at approximately 1:17 p.m., the Portage County …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Farmers Market is making healthy eating more accessible through the use of SNAP/EBT cards. Those with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) cards can swipe …
PORTAGE COUNTY — Richard Schneider, who allegedly made threats against the Tomorrow River School District, has entered pleas of not guilty by mental disease or defect. On Feb. 13, Schneider …
STEVENS POINT — The Point Proud Schools 2040 Task Force has begun evaluating grade configurations within the district. Members discussed the current grade structure of schools, being K-6th grade, …
• July 24 – An officer took a report regarding a retail theft at Stevens Point Liquor on Stanley Street. • July 24 – Two individuals informed an officer that a man had been driving by their …
STEVENS POINT — State Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has been recognized by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf …
STEVENS POINT — The Common Council has approved an issuance of request for proposals to renovate the Portage County Public Library – Stevens Point Branch. According to the streets superintendent, …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Special Plan Commission unanimously approved right-of-way plats and relocation orders for a segment of the Business 51 reconstruction project during a July 20 …
TOWN OF CARSON — On July 21, a woman was found stabbed to death in her Town of Carson home. According to Sheriff Mike Lukas, a woman went to the home of Jeanette Pientka around 10:57 a.m. to …
COUNTY – Road construction started on July 27 on the roadway east of the Standing Rocks Park entrance. The construction area will be closed to through traffic from July 27 through September 2. …
• July 17 – An electric scooter was reported stolen from a Fourth Avenue property. • July 17 – A 38-year-old man received a warning for failing to stop his electric scooter at a stop sign. …
STEVENS POINT – Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) announced the hiring of Landon Dehnel as the Varsity Boys Hockey Head Coach. Dehnel is no stranger to the SPASH hockey program or the …
STEVENS POINT — Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), provider of LEARN Behavioral, recently held a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new Stevens Point Learning Center at 200 Division Street. …
STEVENS POINT — Bound to Happen Books is getting ready to celebrate five years of business. The independent book store located in downtown Stevens Point began as a shared space with Process General …
STEVENS POINT — Two proposed ordinance amendments regarding sleeping in vehicles on city property have hit roadblocks following the Public Policy and General Government Committee meeting on July …
• July 10 – A man was found near Riverfront Art Center in possession of alcohol while charging a device with the center’s outlet. He was issued a citation for open intoxication, using city …
STEVENS POINT — The Door2Dreams housing development planned for Maria Drive advanced past the Stevens Point Plan Commission on July 6. The housing development will home adults with intellectual and …
STEVENS POINT — John Shulfer has been deemed competent to stand trial in the July 6, 2025 deaths of his parents. Shulfer was originally deemed competent to stand trial in Sept. 2025, but that …
PLOVER — Becca’s Café has officially opened their doors in Plover. The restaurant, serving a mix of sandwiches, drinks, flatbreads, salads, and more, opened their new location on 1802 Plover …