• The Rosholt School District Referendum passed in a 769 to 649 vote. • Joe Firkus became the Plover Board Supervisor with 247 votes, with Eugene J. Pavelski and Betsy Wiberg earning 199 and 158 …
STEVENS POINT/WAUPACA — An ice storm brought nearly half an inch of ice to the Waupaca and Portage Counties on April 2. Residents awoke to crystallized trees slathered with ice and utility lines …
PORTAGE COUNTY — Sheriff Mike Lukas has announced he will not be seeking a fourth term as Portage County Sheriff. Lukas has served Portage County law enforcement for 32 years and as sheriff for …
• March 30 – A caller on Franklin Street reported hearing a gunshot. An officer then checked the area. • March 30 – A woman left lottery tickets in the communal women’s restroom in her …
STEVENS POINT — The Common Council have approved ordinance amendments to the city’s municipal code that intend to keep Bukolt and Zenoff Parks safer and cleaner for residents. The skate park in …
STEVENS POINT — The Artistic Lighting Project began in 2021 with an idea to personify light poles along the Green Circle Trail near Pfiffner Pioneer Park. The first installation, called “Singing …
STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza was elected President of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’ Urban Alliance on March 26. The Urban Alliance is a subset of the League for …
STEVENS POINT — On March 23, the Stevens Point Common Council unanimously approved a development agreement with Arc Central LLC. Following the cancelation of the Common Council meeting on March 16 …
• March 21 – Officers arrived to Elbow Room bar for a report of an altercation with parties that were “highly intoxicated.” • March 21 – A shoplifting complaint was reported at Target on …
STEVENS POINT — Nathan E. Williams, 24, is being held on a $200,000 cash bond following the stabbing of a man on March 15. Around 5 a.m. on March 15, officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of …
STEVENS POINT—A 60-year-old man was arrested on March 9 after reportedly looking through the window of a woman’s home. Keith A. Larson is facing a charge of Disorderly Conduct with the modifier …
STEVENS POINT — Justin Wojtalewicz was sentenced to eight years in prison and six years of extended supervision for shooting and injuring his brother on March 16, 2025. Following a jury trial on …
STEVENS POINT — On March 15 at approximately 5 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of Frontenac Avenue for a male individual that had been stabbed. The male victim was …
• March 6 – A camera lens and bag were reported stolen on Illinois Avenue. The owner did not wish to press charges. • March 6 – A woman reported her missing debit or credit card had been used …
STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Plan Commission has approved a recommendation to sell two city owned parcels, that were formerly the Edgewater Manor site. The current plan for the land would be …
STEVENS POINT — The City of Stevens Point is accepting proposals from vendors to perform deer culling within the City of Stevens Point for the 2026 archery season. The culling of deer within the …
STEVENS POINT — Edward Orgon Jr. was sworn in as Stevens Point’s new chief of police on Feb. 23. Following the retirement announcement of Police Chief Bob Kussow, a nationwide search was launched …
PLOVER — Food trucks are now permitted to operate at Lake Pacawa Park from May to late Oct. Following an ordinance amendment, food trucks will be allowed to park in designated spaces at Lake Pacawa …
STEVENS POINT — Jordan Coyle has entered not guilty pleas for a charge of 1st Degree Sexual Assault with A Person under Age of 13 (Modifier: Persistent Repeater) and a charge of Interference with …
• Feb. 27 – A 23-year-old woman was apprehended by Target staff after shoplifting. She received a citation from officers. • Feb. 27 – A missing elderly man was located. • Feb. 27 – A …