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Editorial: Wiza’s Aug. 7 remarks went too far - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Editorial: Wiza’s Aug. 7 remarks went too far Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 10 August 2025 | 3:03 pm
Junior Women’s Club donates $3,000 to World Series-bound SPYBA team - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Junior Women’s Club donates $3,000 to World Series-bound SPYBA team Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:55 am
Letter: City should do more to protect groundwater - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Letter: City should do more to protect groundwater Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:51 am
Art and music meet in Stevens Point with a quilt talk and park concert - Stevens Point Journal
Art and music meet in Stevens Point with a quilt talk and park concert Stevens Point Journal
Published on 9 August 2025 | 5:13 pm
Vandalism reported at Pfiffner Pioneer Park facility - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Vandalism reported at Pfiffner Pioneer Park facility Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 9 August 2025 | 3:21 pm
City to consider demographic, resource, and facilities updates in Comprehensive Plan - Point/Plover Metro Wire
City to consider demographic, resource, and facilities updates in Comprehensive Plan Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 9 August 2025 | 2:38 pm
Art and music meet in Stevens Point with a quilt talk and park concert - yahoo.com
Art and music meet in Stevens Point with a quilt talk and park concert yahoo.com
Published on 9 August 2025 | 9:28 am
Brian Barringer – 2025 Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Brian Barringer – 2025 Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 8 August 2025 | 4:28 pm
City seeks public input on zoning code rewrite at Aug. 19 meeting - Point/Plover Metro Wire
City seeks public input on zoning code rewrite at Aug. 19 meeting Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 8 August 2025 | 11:49 am
Stevens Point man held on $200K cash for child sex assault charge - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point man held on $200K cash for child sex assault charge Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 8 August 2025 | 5:25 am
James R. Mayek Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
James R. Mayek Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 August 2025 | 10:25 pm
Louise Betro Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
Louise Betro Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 August 2025 | 10:25 pm
Risk for severe storms in central WI as 'unstable air mass' brings high temps & humidity - Stevens Point Journal
Risk for severe storms in central WI as 'unstable air mass' brings high temps & humidity Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 August 2025 | 5:19 pm
Stevens Point eliminated from AAA tournament - Waupaca County Post
Stevens Point eliminated from AAA tournament Waupaca County Post
Published on 7 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
Hustle S’more returns to Wisconsin Lions Camp with races, camp fun and prizes in Rosholt - Stevens Point Journal
Hustle S’more returns to Wisconsin Lions Camp with races, camp fun and prizes in Rosholt Stevens Point Journal
Published on 7 August 2025 | 9:02 am
David L. Pringle Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
David L. Pringle Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 August 2025 | 10:09 pm
Peter J. Leder Obituary - Stevens Point Journal
Peter J. Leder Obituary Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 August 2025 | 10:09 pm
Plan Commission denies rezoning request near Portage County HH & Hoover Ave. Here's why. - Stevens Point Journal
Plan Commission denies rezoning request near Portage County HH & Hoover Ave. Here's why. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 August 2025 | 6:25 pm
3 events you don’t want to miss the weekend of Aug. 7-10 in the Stevens Point area - Stevens Point Journal
3 events you don’t want to miss the weekend of Aug. 7-10 in the Stevens Point area Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 August 2025 | 9:22 am
Revised Goerke Park Master Plan proposal back in front of Board of Park Commissioners - Stevens Point Journal
Revised Goerke Park Master Plan proposal back in front of Board of Park Commissioners Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point Police Department hosts 2nd annual National Night Out - WSAW
Stevens Point Police Department hosts 2nd annual National Night Out WSAW
Published on 5 August 2025 | 11:58 am
To renovate or build new? Stevens Point leaders get first look at options for new city hall. - Stevens Point Journal
To renovate or build new? Stevens Point leaders get first look at options for new city hall. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 5 August 2025 | 9:36 am
DeerFest relocates to Stevens Point Aug. 22-24 - Point/Plover Metro Wire
DeerFest relocates to Stevens Point Aug. 22-24 Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 5 August 2025 | 9:24 am
Stevens Point ‘beer historian’ taps into unique career path - WSAW
Stevens Point ‘beer historian’ taps into unique career path WSAW
Published on 5 August 2025 | 2:39 am
UW- Stevens Point sharpens dancers’ skills in Summer Dance Intensive - WSAW
UW- Stevens Point sharpens dancers’ skills in Summer Dance Intensive WSAW
Published on 4 August 2025 | 9:26 am
Stevens Point considers renovation, new build for future city hall - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Stevens Point considers renovation, new build for future city hall Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Park Ridge board hears Stevens Point pitch for joint fire department - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Park Ridge board hears Stevens Point pitch for joint fire department Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 3 August 2025 | 2:10 pm
Summer Dance Intensive - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Summer Dance Intensive University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 3 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point 13U Travel Team Heading To World Series - WAOW
Stevens Point 13U Travel Team Heading To World Series WAOW
Published on 1 August 2025 | 10:31 pm
Innovations in Technology: UW-Stevens Point’s new undergraduate program blends technical and ethical education in AI - Universities of Wisconsin
Innovations in Technology: UW-Stevens Point’s new undergraduate program blends technical and ethical education in AI Universities of Wisconsin
Published on 1 August 2025 | 2:37 pm
UW-Stevens Point’s DPT program finds success with community engagement - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point’s DPT program finds success with community engagement University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point brings all aspects of health together in new center - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point brings all aspects of health together in new center University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Crime Stoppers: Police believe Stevens Point ATM theft is linked to others across state - WSAW
Crime Stoppers: Police believe Stevens Point ATM theft is linked to others across state WSAW
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
When will Parker John's BBQ & Pizza open in Stevens Point? Here's the latest. - Stevens Point Journal
When will Parker John's BBQ & Pizza open in Stevens Point? Here's the latest. Stevens Point Journal
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:24 am
Community support needed to equip all Stevens Point Police officers with epipens - WSAW
Community support needed to equip all Stevens Point Police officers with epipens WSAW
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin River in Stevens Point - WSAW
Blue-green algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin River in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point prepares and welcomes young artists for summer dance enrichment - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point prepares and welcomes young artists for summer dance enrichment University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
High school students learn entreprenurial skills at business camp in Stevens Point - WSAW
High school students learn entreprenurial skills at business camp in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
American Suzuki Institute - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
American Suzuki Institute University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 20 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Shelter plan delays frustrate Stevens Point officials amid rising complaints - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Shelter plan delays frustrate Stevens Point officials amid rising complaints Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:04 pm
How a planned housing development in Stevens Point will support those in the IDD community - Stevens Point Journal
How a planned housing development in Stevens Point will support those in the IDD community Stevens Point Journal
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New community clinic in Stevens Point hosts ribbon-cutting - WSAW
New community clinic in Stevens Point hosts ribbon-cutting WSAW
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Discussion continues on plans and design process for new Stevens Point City Hall - WSAW
Discussion continues on plans and design process for new Stevens Point City Hall WSAW
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Puppies help bridge generation gap in Stevens Point - WSAW
Puppies help bridge generation gap in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
What we know about USDA Rural Development office in Stevens Point after DOGE termination - Stevens Point Journal
What we know about USDA Rural Development office in Stevens Point after DOGE termination Stevens Point Journal
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point Streetwise: Walmart renovations complete & Colorful Plate Café expands menu - Stevens Point Journal
Stevens Point Streetwise: Walmart renovations complete & Colorful Plate Café expands menu Stevens Point Journal
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Riverfront Rendezvous returns to Stevens Point for the 41st year - WSAW
Riverfront Rendezvous returns to Stevens Point for the 41st year WSAW
Published on 5 July 2025 | 7:00 am
These Stevens Point area businesses have opened, closed and relocated so far in 2025 - Stevens Point Journal
These Stevens Point area businesses have opened, closed and relocated so far in 2025 Stevens Point Journal
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point gallery presents annual exhibit for the summer - WSAW
Stevens Point gallery presents annual exhibit for the summer WSAW
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Riverfront Rendezvous kicks off Thursday in Stevens Point - WSAW
Riverfront Rendezvous kicks off Thursday in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
20th Annual Snoopy Pole Classic returns to Stevens Point - WSAW
20th Annual Snoopy Pole Classic returns to Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
A new restaurant will replace Grazies Italian Grill in Stevens Point. When will they open? - Stevens Point Journal
A new restaurant will replace Grazies Italian Grill in Stevens Point. When will they open? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Student Experience and Transformation - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Student Experience and Transformation University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:05 pm
UW-Stevens Point students support Heritage Park redevelopment plan - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point students support Heritage Park redevelopment plan University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New community clinic opening soon in Stevens Point - WSAW
New community clinic opening soon in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point to increase parking limit in downtown to four hours - WSAW
Stevens Point to increase parking limit in downtown to four hours WSAW
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Police looking for those involved in Stevens Point shooting after shell casings found in street - WSAW
Police looking for those involved in Stevens Point shooting after shell casings found in street WSAW
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point signs agreement with Door2Dreams for new development - WSAW
Stevens Point signs agreement with Door2Dreams for new development WSAW
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Police seek information on Stevens Point shooting after shell casings found in street - WSAW
Police seek information on Stevens Point shooting after shell casings found in street WSAW
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point launches $100 million ‘Discover Your Purpose’ comprehensive campaign - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point launches $100 million ‘Discover Your Purpose’ comprehensive campaign University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point graduate joins family Pointer and teaching legacy - Universities of Wisconsin
UW-Stevens Point graduate joins family Pointer and teaching legacy Universities of Wisconsin
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
People gather in Stevens Point for No Kings rally to protest Trump actions - Stevens Point Journal
People gather in Stevens Point for No Kings rally to protest Trump actions Stevens Point Journal
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Mural proposed for downtown Stevens Point building - Point/Plover Metro Wire
Mural proposed for downtown Stevens Point building Point/Plover Metro Wire
Published on 9 June 2025 | 1:08 pm
Mike Wiza makes an offer for RoboCop statue, but Detroit says no - Stevens Point Journal
Mike Wiza makes an offer for RoboCop statue, but Detroit says no Stevens Point Journal
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Readers ask: When will Dunkin' open coffee shop near Fleet Farm in Stevens Point? - Stevens Point Journal
Readers ask: When will Dunkin' open coffee shop near Fleet Farm in Stevens Point? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Police identify, cite man for stealing cell phone from Stevens Point gas station - WSAW
Police identify, cite man for stealing cell phone from Stevens Point gas station WSAW
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point names new dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point names new dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Readers ask: When will Tsunami Express Car Wash open on U.S. 10 in Stevens Point? - Stevens Point Journal
Readers ask: When will Tsunami Express Car Wash open on U.S. 10 in Stevens Point? Stevens Point Journal
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Stevens Point to add porta potty, lockers for homeless downtown - WSAW
Stevens Point to add porta potty, lockers for homeless downtown WSAW
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Stevens Point to add porta potties and lockers for unhoused people - WSAW
City of Stevens Point to add porta potties and lockers for unhoused people WSAW
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ahlstrom completes acquisition of Pixelle’s Stevens Point facility - The Post-Crescent
Ahlstrom completes acquisition of Pixelle’s Stevens Point facility The Post-Crescent
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Vehicle with conveyor belt strikes powerline causing power outage near Stevens Point - WSAW
Vehicle with conveyor belt strikes powerline causing power outage near Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Community members provide input, reimagine old Shopko lot in Stevens Point - WSAW
Community members provide input, reimagine old Shopko lot in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Here are 11 events you don't want to miss this summer in the Stevens Point area - Stevens Point Journal
Here are 11 events you don't want to miss this summer in the Stevens Point area Stevens Point Journal
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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
Ordinance will ban public camping in Stevens Point - WSAW
Ordinance will ban public camping in Stevens Point WSAW
Published on 12 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 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
UW-Stevens Point students recognized for achievement, excellence - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point students recognized for achievement, excellence University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
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 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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
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
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 5 April 2025 | 12:41 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
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
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
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 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
Community physical therapy clinic offered through UW-Stevens Point - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Community physical therapy clinic offered through UW-Stevens Point University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
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
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
UW-Stevens Point to host 2025 Educators Rising State Conference - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point to host 2025 Educators Rising State Conference University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Published on 25 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
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