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Stevens Point Fire Department holding live fire training on Whiting Ave. Friday - WSAW
Stevens Point Fire Department holding live fire training on Whiting Ave. Friday WSAW
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:07 pm
When is the last day of school and graduation for Stevens Point area school districts? - Stevens Point Journal
When is the last day of school and graduation for Stevens Point area school districts? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:35 am
UWSP to Celebrate Spring Commencement Saturday - WSAU
UWSP to Celebrate Spring Commencement Saturday WSAU
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:17 am
Stevens Point plants fruit trees to celebrate Arbor Day - WSAW
Stevens Point plants fruit trees to celebrate Arbor Day WSAW
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:42 am
Severe weather moved across central Wisconsin Thursday, tornadoes confirmed in Colby and Loyal - Stevens Point Journal
Severe weather moved across central Wisconsin Thursday, tornadoes confirmed in Colby and Loyal Stevens Point Journal
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:55 pm
Wisconsin-Stevens Point tops Central to open NCAA softball tournament - BVM Sports
Wisconsin-Stevens Point tops Central to open NCAA softball tournament BVM Sports
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:20 pm
Wisconsin-Stevens Point tops Central to open NCAA softball tournament - Central College Athletics
Wisconsin-Stevens Point tops Central to open NCAA softball tournament Central College Athletics
Published on 15 May 2025 | 10:14 pm
Wayne F. Gorell Obituary (2025) - Stevens Point, WI - Shuda Funeral Chapel - Stevens Point - Legacy.com
Wayne F. Gorell Obituary (2025) - Stevens Point, WI - Shuda Funeral Chapel - Stevens Point Legacy.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 9:25 pm
Stevens Point Police Department opens lobby as severe weather shelter - WSAW
Stevens Point Police Department opens lobby as severe weather shelter WSAW
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:56 pm
Barbara Jelinski Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
Barbara Jelinski Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:52 pm
Stevens Point Fire Department launches first podcast - WSAW
Stevens Point Fire Department launches first podcast WSAW
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:19 pm
Stevens Point plants fruit trees for Arbor Day - WSAW
Stevens Point plants fruit trees for Arbor Day WSAW
Published on 15 May 2025 | 5:02 pm
Stevens Point Fire Department holding fire training Friday - WSAW
Stevens Point Fire Department holding fire training Friday WSAW
Published on 15 May 2025 | 4:43 pm
Stevens Point man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, battery - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, battery Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:59 pm
City projects could raise Stevens Point tax bills by hundreds, treasurer says - Point/Plover Metro Wire
City projects could raise Stevens Point tax bills by hundreds, treasurer says Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:27 pm
Work now underway for Sentry’s parking expansion - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Work now underway for Sentry’s parking expansion Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 14 May 2025 | 1:41 pm
UW-Stevens Point faculty recognized for excellence and achievement - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point faculty recognized for excellence and achievement University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 14 May 2025 | 1:13 pm
Readers ask: What's happening at Sentry Insurance buildings in Stevens Point? - Stevens Point Journal
Readers ask: What's happening at Sentry Insurance buildings in Stevens Point? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:36 am
Stephen J. Sikorski Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
Stephen J. Sikorski Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 13 May 2025 | 8:12 pm
Local first responders to raise funds for Special Olympics at Dunkin’ on Friday - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Local first responders to raise funds for Special Olympics at Dunkin’ on Friday Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 13 May 2025 | 6:53 pm
UW-Stevens Point students recognized for achievement, excellence - Wausau Pilot & Review
UW-Stevens Point students recognized for achievement, excellence Wausau Pilot & Review
Published on 13 May 2025 | 3:00 pm
City treasurer: Stevens Point projects push debt to the limit - Point/Plover Metro Wire
City treasurer: Stevens Point projects push debt to the limit Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:48 pm
Stevens Point leaders weigh public camping ordinance, 365-day shelter - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point leaders weigh public camping ordinance, 365-day shelter Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 13 May 2025 | 11:05 am
Frederick J. Garski Obituary (2025) - Plover, WI - Pisarski Funeral Home - Stevens Point - Legacy.com
Frederick J. Garski Obituary (2025) - Plover, WI - Pisarski Funeral Home - Stevens Point Legacy.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 10:32 am
Stevens Point man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault and felony battery - WAOW
Stevens Point man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault and felony battery WAOW
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point proposes city ordinance after complaints against the unhoused - WSAW
Stevens Point proposes city ordinance after complaints against the unhoused WSAW
Published on 13 May 2025 | 12:30 am
Ordinance will ban public camping in Stevens Point - WSAW
Ordinance will ban public camping in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 12 May 2025 | 10:14 pm
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 12 May 2025 | 8:47 pm
One Sky Project - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
One Sky Project University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:43 pm
Goerke Park improvement plans revised after resident feedback. Find out what's new. - Stevens Point Journal
Goerke Park improvement plans revised after resident feedback. Find out what's new. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 12 May 2025 | 9:28 am
UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point advance in WIAC softball tournament - WXOW
UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point advance in WIAC softball tournament WXOW
Published on 9 May 2025 | 11:37 pm
UW-Stevens Point to hold commencement ceremonies May 17 - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point to hold commencement ceremonies May 17 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 9 May 2025 | 11:30 pm
Secretary for elementary school in Stevens Point makes a difference - WSAW
Secretary for elementary school in Stevens Point makes a difference WSAW
Published on 9 May 2025 | 9:08 pm
Stevens Point releases draft ‘no camping’ ordinance details - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point releases draft ‘no camping’ ordinance details Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 9 May 2025 | 5:07 pm
The Chick-fil-A Tri-State Food Truck returns to Stevens Point May 9 - Stevens Point Journal
The Chick-fil-A Tri-State Food Truck returns to Stevens Point May 9 Stevens Point Journal
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Charles "Chuck" Graham Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
Charles "Chuck" Graham Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 8 May 2025 | 9:48 pm
Stevens Point, Portage County inch closer to land swap 20 years in the making - WSAW
Stevens Point, Portage County inch closer to land swap 20 years in the making WSAW
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point revises future plans for Goerke Park - WSAW
Stevens Point revises future plans for Goerke Park WSAW
Published on 8 May 2025 | 2:16 am
Mary Jane Duberstein Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
Mary Jane Duberstein Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 May 2025 | 10:42 pm
Community-led town hall planned in Stevens Point - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Community-led town hall planned in Stevens Point Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 7 May 2025 | 10:11 pm
How long will the Wisconsin River remain low between the Stevens Point and Whiting dams? - Stevens Point Journal
How long will the Wisconsin River remain low between the Stevens Point and Whiting dams? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 May 2025 | 6:59 pm
Community physical therapy clinic offered through UW-Stevens Point - Universities of Wisconsin
Community physical therapy clinic offered through UW-Stevens Point Universities of Wisconsin
Published on 6 May 2025 | 2:20 pm
Stevens Point & Portage County propose land swap to address combined city hall, courthouse - Stevens Point Journal
Stevens Point & Portage County propose land swap to address combined city hall, courthouse Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
UWSP celebrates “Point in Time” with free community event in May - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UWSP celebrates “Point in Time” with free community event in May University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 5 May 2025 | 2:23 pm
Stevens Point advances with $3 million Chase Bank property purchase - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point advances with $3 million Chase Bank property purchase Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 4 May 2025 | 5:04 pm
Ahlstrom to buy Pixelle mill in Stevens Point, grow its operations - The Post-Crescent
Ahlstrom to buy Pixelle mill in Stevens Point, grow its operations The Post-Crescent
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point woman accused of fifth OWI after allegedly hitting barrels, failing sobriety tests - Wausau Pilot & Review
Stevens Point woman accused of fifth OWI after allegedly hitting barrels, failing sobriety tests Wausau Pilot & Review
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Investigators say person died of self-inflicted injury during Stevens Point drug investigation - WSAW
Investigators say person died of self-inflicted injury during Stevens Point drug investigation WSAW
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point history student aims be a resource for the next generation - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point history student aims be a resource for the next generation University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 24 April 2025 | 10:48 am
Stevens Point man leads police on 20 mile chase through Oneida County - WSAW
Stevens Point man leads police on 20 mile chase through Oneida County WSAW
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
7 Investigates: Over the Limit - Stevens Point PD see potential OWIs every other night - WSAW
7 Investigates: Over the Limit - Stevens Point PD see potential OWIs every other night WSAW
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Over the Limit: Stevens Point PD sees potential OWIs “every other night” - WSAW
Over the Limit: Stevens Point PD sees potential OWIs “every other night” WSAW
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Work to begin on Hwy 66 near Stevens Point April 30 - WSAW
Work to begin on Hwy 66 near Stevens Point April 30 WSAW
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point residents invited to review Maria Drive site recommendations - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point residents invited to review Maria Drive site recommendations Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 22 April 2025 | 10:41 am
Historic powwow to take place at UW-Stevens Point - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Historic powwow to take place at UW-Stevens Point University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
A lucky lottery player is $218,145 richer after buying a Fast Play ticket in Stevens Point - Stevens Point Journal
A lucky lottery player is $218,145 richer after buying a Fast Play ticket in Stevens Point Stevens Point Journal
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
How ‘Q’ and Google Forms helped save Stevens Point Trivia contest after ‘tech snafu’ - Stevens Point Journal
How ‘Q’ and Google Forms helped save Stevens Point Trivia contest after ‘tech snafu’ Stevens Point Journal
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Enjoy music concerts at all three UW-Stevens Point campuses this May - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Enjoy music concerts at all three UW-Stevens Point campuses this May University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'Rivermen' mural to be removed in downtown Stevens Point; city seeks ideas for replacement - Stevens Point Journal
'Rivermen' mural to be removed in downtown Stevens Point; city seeks ideas for replacement Stevens Point Journal
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Decaying Stevens Point 'Riverman' mural to be taken down - WSAW
Decaying Stevens Point 'Riverman' mural to be taken down WSAW
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Here's why the Wisconsin River is lower between Stevens Point and Whiting - Stevens Point Journal
Here's why the Wisconsin River is lower between Stevens Point and Whiting Stevens Point Journal
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point Current: Zoning rewrite meetings set; city seeks to improve rental housing - Stevens Point Journal
Stevens Point Current: Zoning rewrite meetings set; city seeks to improve rental housing Stevens Point Journal
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Final defendant in Stevens Point beating sentenced to 13 years in prison - WSAW
Final defendant in Stevens Point beating sentenced to 13 years in prison WSAW
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point Spring Scavenger Hunt Returns - WAOW
Stevens Point Spring Scavenger Hunt Returns WAOW
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Don't want to cook? These Stevens Point-area restaurants are open on Easter. - Stevens Point Journal
Don't want to cook? These Stevens Point-area restaurants are open on Easter. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point makes new plan to improve rental properties - WAOW
Stevens Point makes new plan to improve rental properties WAOW
Published on 9 April 2025 | 10:22 pm
CREATE Portage County will host opening event in new space in former Stevens Point convent - Stevens Point Journal
CREATE Portage County will host opening event in new space in former Stevens Point convent Stevens Point Journal
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Peeps’ exhibit opens Wednesday at Stevens Point art museum - WSAW
‘Peeps’ exhibit opens Wednesday at Stevens Point art museum WSAW
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Universities of Wisconsin name UW-Stevens Point interim chancellor - WAOW
Universities of Wisconsin name UW-Stevens Point interim chancellor WAOW
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:50 pm
Leadership changes coming to UW-Stevens Point - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Leadership changes coming to UW-Stevens Point University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Chase Bank in downtown Stevens Point set to move to Crossroad Commons in Plover - Stevens Point Journal
Chase Bank in downtown Stevens Point set to move to Crossroad Commons in Plover Stevens Point Journal
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pratima Gandhi named interim chancellor of UW-Stevens Point - Universities of Wisconsin
Pratima Gandhi named interim chancellor of UW-Stevens Point Universities of Wisconsin
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point Paper Mill Acquired by Finnish Paper Maker - WAOW
Stevens Point Paper Mill Acquired by Finnish Paper Maker WAOW
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Stevens Point - WSAW
Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pixelle will sell its Stevens Point facility to a Finland-based company. Here's what we know. - Stevens Point Journal
Pixelle will sell its Stevens Point facility to a Finland-based company. Here's what we know. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
How road construction will impact travel plans in Stevens Point, Plover and Portage County - Stevens Point Journal
How road construction will impact travel plans in Stevens Point, Plover and Portage County Stevens Point Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point election results: Voter picks for Common Council, School Board & city clerk - Stevens Point Journal
Stevens Point election results: Voter picks for Common Council, School Board & city clerk Stevens Point Journal
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point to bring ‘The Magic Flute’ opera to various local stages - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point to bring ‘The Magic Flute’ opera to various local stages University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point School Board in the April 1 election - Stevens Point Journal
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point School Board in the April 1 election Stevens Point Journal
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor picked to lead UW-Milwaukee - WAOW
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor picked to lead UW-Milwaukee WAOW
Published on 31 March 2025 | 6:59 pm
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson to lead UW-Milwaukee - WPR
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson to lead UW-Milwaukee WPR
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Laser Taylor Swift - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Laser Taylor Swift University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what Stevens Point-area voters need to know. - Stevens Point Journal
Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what Stevens Point-area voters need to know. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Q&A with candidates for the Stevens Point Area Public School Board - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Q&A with candidates for the Stevens Point Area Public School Board Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 23 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Check out these 7 Easter egg hunts planned in 2025 in the Stevens Point area - Stevens Point Journal
Check out these 7 Easter egg hunts planned in 2025 in the Stevens Point area Stevens Point Journal
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Retro Central opens in downtown Stevens Point - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Retro Central opens in downtown Stevens Point Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 18 March 2025 | 9:30 pm
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point Council District 11 in the April 1 election - Stevens Point Journal
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point Council District 11 in the April 1 election Stevens Point Journal
Published on 18 March 2025 | 9:22 am
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point Council District 7 in the April 1 election - Stevens Point Journal
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point Council District 7 in the April 1 election Stevens Point Journal
Published on 12 March 2025 | 9:36 am
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point city clerk in the April 1 election - Stevens Point Journal
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point city clerk in the April 1 election Stevens Point Journal
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point Personnel Committee ends debate over city administrator position - Stevens Point Journal
Stevens Point Personnel Committee ends debate over city administrator position Stevens Point Journal
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Q&A with candidates for Stevens Point City Clerk - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Q&A with candidates for Stevens Point City Clerk Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 9 March 2025 | 8:00 am
DOGE website now lists Rural Housing Service office in Stevens Point among savings - Stevens Point Journal
DOGE website now lists Rural Housing Service office in Stevens Point among savings Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
The Pirates of Penzance - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
The Pirates of Penzance University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
When is spring break 2025 for Stevens Point area school districts? We compiled a list. - Stevens Point Journal
When is spring break 2025 for Stevens Point area school districts? We compiled a list. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
UW-Stevens Point recognized nationally for research efforts - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point recognized nationally for research efforts University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
David F. Henry Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
David F. Henry Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stevens Point opens bid process for Forest Creek Subdivision lots - WSAW
Stevens Point opens bid process for Forest Creek Subdivision lots WSAW
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Goerke Park plans could include aquatic center, inflatable dome, new synthetic turf field - Stevens Point Journal
Goerke Park plans could include aquatic center, inflatable dome, new synthetic turf field Stevens Point Journal
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
USA TODAY named its Restaurants of the Year. This Stevens Point favorite made the list. - Stevens Point Journal
USA TODAY named its Restaurants of the Year. This Stevens Point favorite made the list. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stevens Point non-profit One Big Tent in final steps to have new space - WSAW
Stevens Point non-profit One Big Tent in final steps to have new space WSAW
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
UW-Stevens Point to host former Congressmen in February - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point to host former Congressmen in February University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:54 pm
Here's what a zoning code rewrite would mean for Stevens Point property owners - Stevens Point Journal
Here's what a zoning code rewrite would mean for Stevens Point property owners Stevens Point Journal
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Readers ask: Will a new Dunkin' coffee shop still open near Fleet Farm in Stevens Point? - Stevens Point Journal
Readers ask: Will a new Dunkin' coffee shop still open near Fleet Farm in Stevens Point? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am