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Stevens Point
Portage County, Wisconsin
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Complaint: SUV driver had .343 BAC in fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
A 30-year-old Wautoma man has been charged after an SUV allegedly struck a motorcycle in the town of Belmont, Wisconsin, on Nov. 8, killing a 51-year-old passenger and injuring the motorcycle operator. A criminal…
Bond set at $500K for Wautoma man accused of driving drunk in Portage County crash
A judge set a $500,000 cash bond for Jose Armando Loa Zuniga, accused of driving drunk and fleeing a crash that killed a motorcycle passenger in Portage County. Investigators say his SUV struck the motorcycle on Highway…
Stevens Point installs 45-foot white pine for downtown holiday celebrations
A 45-foot white pine donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki is being installed on Mathias Mitchell Public Square in Stevens Point. The tree will serve as the centerpiece of the city’s downtown holiday celebrations. WAOW…
Stevens Point Christmas tree installed at public square
Stevens Point installed its donated white pine Christmas tree at Mathias Mitchell Public Square on Tuesday. Donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki, the tree is expected to stand about 45 feet tall when decorated. It will be…
Trial canceled for Stevens Point arson suspect
The trial for Eric Blum, a 24-year-old man accused of setting fire to a rental home in Stevens Point, has been canceled. Blum faces felony charges of arson and recklessly endangering safety following a 2024 incident…
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UW-Stevens Point football loses home finale against UW-Oshkosh
The UW-Stevens Point Pointers concluded their home football season with a 38-22 loss to UW-Oshkosh on Saturday. Despite a strong rushing performance by quarterback Joseph Cheatham, who gained 193 yards and scored three…
Portage County to expand broadband with state grant funding
Portage County will receive over $4 million in state grant funding to expand broadband internet access. The project, part of a $58 million statewide initiative, aims to bring fiber optic service to the Village of Almond…
Sentry raises more than $1.3 million for United Way of Portage County
Sentry Insurance has raised over $1.3 million for the United Way of Portage County as part of a record-breaking national campaign. The total contribution, which surpassed last year's record by $37,000, was achieved…
UW - Stevens Point Students wait up to 3 hours in line to register and vote Tuesday night
City leaders in Stevens Point are seeking solutions to address extreme wait times for voters at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point polling location. During Tuesday's election, some students waited over three…
Misplaced Drone Nearly Sparks Fire at Portage County Recycling Facility
A fire was narrowly avoided at the Portage County Recycling Facility after a drone was incorrectly discarded in a recycling bin. Workers identified smoke from the device's overheating lithium-ion battery and removed it…
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Stevens Point looking for additional funding for voting equipment
The city of Stevens Point is requesting $35,000 for additional voting equipment following long wait times during Tuesday's midterm election. Mayor Mike Wiza and City Clerk Susan Pagel proposed a budget amendment to…
Stevens Point seeks $35K for voting equipment after 3-hour election wait times
The City Clerk and Mayor of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, have requested a $35,000 amendment to the 2027 capital budget. The funds are intended to purchase additional voting equipment following reports of three-hour wait…
High voter turnout leads to long lines in Stevens Point
Voters in Stevens Point experienced long wait times, some exceeding two hours, during Tuesday's election. Chief Election Inspector Caitlin Carmody attributed the delays to high voter turnout and same-day registration…
Bomb squad called to Stevens Point Post Office after suspicious device found
Police in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, are investigating after a potential explosive device was discovered at the local post office on November 3. Officers were called to the scene around 10 a.m. to secure the area and…
Community Pumpkin Smash turns fall cleanup into a party at Stevens Point Brewery
Recycling Connections is hosting a Community Pumpkin Smash at the Stevens Point Brewery on November 7 from noon to 3 p.m. The event encourages residents to compost carved pumpkins and natural fall decorations. The…
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Possible explosive device prompts evacuation, road closure at Stevens Point Post Office
The Stevens Point Post Office in Wisconsin was evacuated Tuesday morning after a possible explosive device was discovered. The Stevens Point Police Department and the Marathon County Bomb Squad are currently…
Coyle Withdraws Request for Speedy Trial
Jordan Coyle, a Portage County man facing charges of first-degree child sexual assault and felony interference with child custody, has withdrawn his request for a speedy trial. The trial, originally scheduled for late…
Feltz Fear Farm "Haunted Corn Maze" offers thrills and chills for Halloween
Feltz Fear Farm in Stevens Point is hosting its final nights for the annual Haunted Corn Maze this Halloween weekend. Featuring 70 actors and an underground tunnel, the attraction has become a popular seasonal event…
Cooke, Baldwin campaign with young voters in Stevens Point
Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke and Senator Tammy Baldwin campaigned together at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Wednesday. The pair met with young voters to discuss economic concerns…
Stevens Point year-round shelter construction continues
Construction is underway on a new year-round homeless shelter in Stevens Point, located at the former Odd Fellows Temple. Supported by a $150,000 city grant, the facility aims to provide housing for 30 individuals on a…
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Central WI back in the 90s. Are these high temps normal & will it last?
Central Wisconsin is experiencing a significant heat wave, with temperatures expected to remain in the 90s throughout the week. According to the National Weather Service, high humidity will push heat indices between 95…