STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Fire Department is now accepting applications for its popular Explorer Post 242 program, offering young adults a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and ...

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STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point voters have approved a $975,000 annual referendum to bolster staffing at the city’s fire department. The tally is marked by 7,889 votes (56.7%) in favor and 6,023 votes ...

STEVENS POINT — As winter approaches, the Stevens Point Area Public School District (SPAPSD) is reminding families and staff to review its updated procedures for school closures due to inclement ...

PINE GROVE — A collision involving a car and a tractor on Interstate 39 southbound has blocked all lanes and led to significant traffic delays south of Stevens Point. The crash, which occurred at ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Green Bay is offering a series of free, online storm spotter training sessions this November, providing a virtual way for new and experienced weather ...

Have you ever wondered when mortgage rates will finally drop or when homes will be affordable again? Looking at the current market in Stevens Point and Plover, we may have some potential answers. With ...

AMHERST — The Portage County 4-H recognized its youth and adult members with two awards ceremonies this weekend at the Jenson Center in Amherst. On Sunday, young members received awards for their ...

As the holiday season approaches, Mission Coffee House invites patrons to preorder stocking stuffers, with 4-ounce bags of fresh roasted coffee available for $6 each, which includes a buy-one-get-one ...

Police blotters are now far longer with less than half of the information necessary to produce an informative blotter. Find out why by clicking here. November 1 Who ...

Rural Wisconsin Public Service customers were without power for about six hours on Thursday morning. WPS reported that about 400 customers in the Carson and Eau Pleine communities were experiencing a ...