STEVENS POINT—On April 24 at 12:33 a.m., Stevens Point police officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers met with a woman who was choked by the father of her …
• April 21 – A female reported she was planning to meet with a male at her property on Second Street; however, the male reportedly arrived early and began taking items from her residence. …
PLOVER—Dale E. Bakke, 65, of Plover made an initial video appearance in custody on April 11 for charges for possession of child pornography, making terroristic threats and use of a dangerous …
STEVENS POINT— On April 16, a sedan was traveling eastbound in the town of Almond on County Trunk W and crossed the center line. The sedan entered the north ditch and struck a tree. The lone …
STEVENS POINT—The Rivermen mural has reached the end of it’s 20-year agreement with property owners and private citizens. The mural on Clark Street was completed in 2004 and is now …
• April 9 – An individual believed they were messaging a female social media golfer through Facebook. The individual sent photos that were sexual in nature. The alleged female golfer …
STEVENS POINT –The Riverfront Arts Center is hosting its annual PEEPS Exhibition, a springtime tradition now in its 17th year. The exhibition runs from April 9 through Sunday, April 27, and is …
STEVENS POINT—The City of Stevens Point announced a low-interest loan program intended to assist local rental property owners to enhance the rental market. The Redevelopment Authority of the …
STEVENS POINT – Actor Winter Williams transformed an empty Cleary outbuilding into a welcoming space for artists, actors, playwrights, musicians, filmmakers and all of those that love the arts. …
April 3 – A student at Ben Franklin Junior High School was seen on cameras to be in possession of nicotine pouches and a pack of cigarettes. April 4 – A man was issued a citation for …
STEVENS POINT—The Stevens Point paper mill will soon begin the process of changing ownership. Pixelle Specialty Solutions has operated the Stevens Point paper mill since 2020. Ahlstrom …
• March 28 – Two juveniles at Ben Franklin Junior High School used profanity directed towards staff members when asked to return to class. Both juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct …
STEVENS POINT—On Feb. 17 the Stevens Point Common Council authorized city staff to rewrite the zoning code. Stevens Point has had a zoning code since 1936, with the last rewrite taking place in …
STEVENS POINT—One lottery player is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Powerball ticket at the West Side Mobil in Stevens Point. The winning ticket contained four of the five numbers. …
STEVENS POINT—On March 27 the city hosted two public meetings to present plans and answer community questions regarding the future proposed renovations of Zenoff and Goerke Parks. Dan Kremer, …
• March 25 – A student at Ben Franklin Junior High School sprayed another student in the eye with cleaner from a spray bottle which resulted in the student seeking medical care. • …
CUSTER—Splashes of spring made itself known during the March horse show at Heartland Equestrian Center with sunshine and melting snow. On March 22, equestrians from across Wisconsin gathered at …
STEVENS POINT— Six candidates are running for three seats to serve on the Stevens Point School Board in the April 1 election. Candidates include incumbents Jennifer Bushman and Barb Portzen, in …
STEVENS POINT—University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Cornerstone Press recently published Bob Johnson’s short story collection, “The Continental Divide,” and it …
CUSTER— The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) announced that it will not host the Energy Fair in 2025 due to rising costs and declining participation. The MREA and its board of …