3+ week, 4+ day ago   (270+ words) STEVENS POINT — Drivers who regularly use U.S. 10 on the east side of Stevens Point will have a chance this month to weigh in on a planned highway improvement project. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public involvement meeting…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (311+ words) STEVENS POINT — UW-Stevens Point has been named one of the nation’s top colleges serving rural communities, earning the highest ranking among Universities of Wisconsin campuses included on a new Washington Monthly list. UWSP ranked 47th on the magazine’s list of 100 “Best…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (172+ words) STEVENS POINT — The east entrance to the Portage County Courthouse will close later this month as the county begins the first phase of remodeling aimed at improving courthouse security. The Church Street entrance will close at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (302+ words) STEVENS POINT — The North Central Conservancy Trust will hold its 32nd annual Harvest Dinner on Sept. 24 at the Pfiffner Building in Pfiffner Pioneer Park. The annual fundraiser will run from 4:30 to 8 p.m. and include a barbecue picnic dinner, live music, a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (749+ words) STEVENS POINT — The SPASH boys soccer team will trade its usual school colors for a splash of lime green Thursday as players use their friendly rivalry with Wisconsin Rapids to put a spotlight on mental health. The Panthers will host…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (387+ words) Portage County is a good place to live, and most residents feel very safe living here. Even in a relatively safe community, however, a few simple habits can reduce risk and help people respond more quickly when something seems wrong....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (345+ words) A gift from the McPartland Family Foundation will establish a new leadership program for students in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics. The Future Leaders Program will begin this fall and offer a select group…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (155+ words) PORTAGE COUNTY — Portage County Parks will host four live birds of prey programs over Labor Day weekend at parks throughout the county. The presentations will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, with afternoon and evening programs scheduled each day....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (474+ words) STEVENS POINT — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance will explore courage, boldness and the human spirit during its 2026-27 season, featuring seven productions under the theme “Defiant Hearts.” “From the picket lines to the dance floor, from…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (661+ words) By Angelika Dean and Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — After six years of planning, Central Rivers Farmshed formally opened its new commercial kitchen Friday at CREATE Portage County, giving local farmers, food producers and community members a new place to process…...