STEVENS POINT — A public piano has returned to downtown Stevens Point for its sixth consecutive year, part of a growing tradition meant to foster spontaneous music and public art. Installed near the ...

STEVENS POINT – SPASH edged past Eau Claire Memorial 2-0 in a WIAA Division I regional semi-final Wednesday at Bukolt Park, advancing to the regional championship. Panthers pitcher Joe Schiszik threw ...

Fraud: A store employee at Save A Lot Foods, 3264 Church St., at 9:57 a.m. for a report of fraud, but no details were included in the blotter. Trespass: Police took a report of trespassing on the 1700 ...

STEVENS POINT — Several local students studying at Heywood Music Studios have received awards for outstanding achievements in music at both the state and national levels, according to studio director ...

School problems: Police were called to Madison Elementary, 600 Maria Dr., at 9:33 a.m. for a disturbance, but all details were redacted from the blotter. Bad checks: A 68-year-old man reported to ...

STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Area Public School District is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on two of its school board committees. The district is seeking citizen ...

STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers’ Association (SPARTA) has awarded community grants to 18 local groups through its annual grant program funded by its longstanding book sale.

PLOVER – Registration is open for the 16th annual Cops-N-Bobbers event, returning to Lake Pacawa Park on June 7. The free fishing event is organized by Portage County law enforcement, including the ...

STEVENS POINT – The public is invited to attend a Flag Day celebration hosted by the Elks Lodge on June 14. The program will begin at 11 a.m. at the Stevens Point Elks Lodge, 1132 Clark St., in ...

Police blotters sent to the press by local law enforcement agencies are now far longer with less than half of the information necessary to produce an informative blotter.

PLOVER — Vacant space is now up for grabs at Artist & Fare, a 40,000-square-foot mixed-use destination blending commerce, creativity, and community. Located at 1800 Plover Rd., just two minutes from I ...

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to significantly degrade air quality across Wisconsin on Friday, while isolated severe storms could develop later in the day. The National ...