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Stage 4 of Business 51 project to close Nebel-to-Michigan stretch
3+ week, 4+ day ago (240+ words) STEVENS POINT — Business 51 construction will push farther north this week, with crews expected to begin the next stage of the project on Thursday. Stage 4 covers Business 51 between Nebel Street and Michigan Avenue and includes the Nebel Street intersection. The stretch…...
Editorial: Before debating Flock, understand who oversees Stevens Point police
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (1164+ words) Tired of hearing about Flock? So are we. But the debate now needs to move past whether people like the technology. There’s a bigger question now, and it really matters: Who had the authority to suspend it? That question hasn’t…...
Public meeting set for proposed U.S. 10 improvements
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…...
Panthers stay hot with shutout win over La Crosse Central
3+ week, 4+ day ago (178+ words) LA CROSSE — The SPASH boys soccer team picked up a road win Saturday, shutting out La Crosse Central 3-0. Xavier Arias scored twice to lead the Panthers, while Zachariah Zillman added a goal and an assist. Caden Bord and Fred Juliani…...
UW-Stevens Point among the ‘Best Colleges for Rural America’
3+ week, 3+ 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…...
First phase of courthouse remodel to kick off Sept. 21
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…...
Wisconsin Lions broadens eligibility for hearing aid assistance
3+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) ROSHOLT — The Wisconsin Lions Foundation has expanded its statewide Hearing Project in an effort to make hearing aids and related care available to more Wisconsin residents who cannot afford them. The foundation has operated the program since 1998 for people who…...
Stevens Point, Plover, county Flock agreements differ in cost, length
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (43+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire August 28 Trash: Deputies were called to check on a road hazard at West Clark St. and West Zinda Dr. at 12:30 a.m. The deputy found miscellaneous clothing...
Stevens Point to suspend use of Flock cameras amid data privacy concerns
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (432+ words) STEVENS POINT — The City of Stevens Point will suspend use of its Flock Safety cameras next week amid concerns over how data collected by the automated license plate reader system is being shared and managed. Mayor Mike Wiza announced Friday…...
Portage Co. road construction updates
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (639+ words) PORTAGE COUNTY — A few major road projects are beginning to show signs of progress, but motorists across Portage County still have plenty of construction to navigate as another round of closures approaches. Fourth Avenue through the UW-Stevens Point campus has…...