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Man arrested for strangulation

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 …

Stevens Point Police Report

• 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 man arrested for child porn

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 …

One day, two fatal crashes

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 …

Rivermen mural makeover

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 …

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• 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 …

Clay? Paint? PEEPS

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 …

An artist builds her studio

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. …

Stevens Point Police Report

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 …

Paper mill changes ownership

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 …

West Side Mobil sells Powerball winner

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. …

The future of Zenoff and Goerke Parks

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. • …

Riders, horses compete

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 School Board election

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 …

Made-in-Point book gets NYT review

STEVENS POINT—University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Cornerstone Press recently published Bob Johnson’s short story collection, “The Continental Divide,” and it …

MREA drops Energy Fair

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 …

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