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Stevens Point Finance Committee to review $31.9M budget Monday

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Published: October 23, 2026 18:03

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Town of Hull Board Meeting

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Published: October 23, 2026 16:57

TOWN OF HULL 4550 Wojcik Memorial Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54482 715-344-8280 townofhull@tn.hull.wi.gov www.townofhull.us Portage County, WI Agenda Town of Hull Board Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2026 9:00 The post Town of Hull Board Meeting appeared first on…

Anita Mae Kieliszewski (née Maslowski) 85

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Published: October 23, 2026 14:36

Anita Mae Kieliszewski (née Maslowski), beloved mother, grandmother and friend, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Oct. 19, 2026, at the age The post Anita Mae Kieliszewski (née Maslowski) 85 appeared first on Point/Plover…

Plover tests new ways to cut road salt use ahead of winter

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Published: October 23, 2026 14:33

By Brandi Makuski PLOVER — With road salt becoming more expensive and harder to obtain, the Village of Plover is testing new equipment and deicing materials to keep The post Plover tests new ways to cut road salt use ahead of winter appeared first on…

UWSP announces November planetarium shows, stargazing sessions

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Published: October 22, 2026 20:02

Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will offer free planetarium shows and stargazing sessions throughout November, giving visitors a chance to explore everything The post UWSP announces November planetarium shows,…

Town of Stockton Town Board Meeting — Special Session

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Published: October 22, 2026 17:42

Monday, October 26, 2026 — Immediately following the Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7252 6th Street, Custer, WI Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. 2027 The post Town of Stockton Town Board Meeting — Special Session appeared first on Point/Plover Metro…

Town of Stockton Board Meeting

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Published: October 22, 2026 17:41

Monday, October 26th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM Town Hall, 7252 6th St, Custer, WI 54423 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Certify compliance with Open Meeting Law 3. The post Town of Stockton Board Meeting appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.

Convicted sex offender to move to Almond in November

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Published: October 22, 2026 16:31

By Brandi Makuski ALMOND — A 63-year-old man convicted of sexually assaulting children in Adams and Portage counties is moving to the Almond area next month, where he The post Convicted sex offender to move to Almond in November appeared first on…

DEA agents bring personal stories, drug warnings to Stevens Point

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Published: October 22, 2026 03:51

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — A single counterfeit pill can kill someone who has never used illegal drugs before, federal agents warned Wednesday night during a community The post DEA agents bring personal stories, drug warnings to Stevens Point…

Fourth Avenue intersection to close as Business 51 work continues

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Published: October 21, 2026 21:55

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — Another stretch of Business 51 will close Monday, Oct. 26, as crews begin the second phase of the city’s ongoing reconstruction project. The post Fourth Avenue intersection to close as Business 51 work continues appeared…

Four library branches to host book clubs in November

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Published: October 21, 2026 19:47

Metro Wire Staff PORTAGE COUNTY — The Portage County Public Library will host book club meetings at all four of its branches in November, with selections ranging from The post Four library branches to host book clubs in November appeared first on…

Ron Zimmerman (1949-2026)

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Published: October 21, 2026 15:51

About 70 years ago, give or take, a young boy lay among the Nebraska prairie grasses at his grandparents’ house, looking up at cumulus clouds drifting slowly over The post Ron Zimmerman (1949-2026) appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.

Portage County Historical Society hit record at annual fundraiser

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Published: October 21, 2026 12:14

By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — The Portage County Historical Society raised more than $39,000 during its annual Lagers and Loggers fundraising dinner Oct. 1, setting a new The post Portage County Historical Society hit record at annual fundraiser appeared…

Stevens Point residents face higher utility bills beginning Jan. 1

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Published: October 21, 2026 09:28

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SPASH boys soccer season ends with regional loss to Appleton North

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Published: October 21, 2026 08:58

By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — The SPASH boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Tuesday night, falling 3-1 to Appleton North in a WIAA The post SPASH boys soccer season ends with regional loss to Appleton North appeared first on Point/Plover Metro…

United Way awards nearly $187,000 to three local nonprofits

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Published: October 20, 2026 17:59

Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT — Three local nonprofit organizations have received a combined $186,944 in grant funding to support food assistance, adaptive recreation and school-based mental health The post United Way awards nearly $187,000 to three local…

Homeless man accused of breaking into BioLife to stay warm

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Published: October 20, 2026 15:28

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Knights of Columbus donates 216 winter coats to local children

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Published: October 20, 2026 12:56

Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT — More than 200 local children will have new winter coats this season thanks to the Stevens Point Knights of Columbus. Knights of The post Knights of Columbus donates 216 winter coats to local children appeared first on…

Council delays decision on $200,000 for McDill Dam repairs

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Published: October 20, 2026 09:03

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End of the detour? Michigan Avenue could reopen Wednesday

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Published: October 19, 2026 23:39

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — After more than four months of construction, the Michigan Avenue underpass could finally reopen to traffic on Wednesday. The road was supposed The post End of the detour? Michigan Avenue could reopen Wednesday appeared…

UW-Stevens Point to stage ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ beginning Oct. 23

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Published: October 19, 2026 19:34

Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will bring a Halloween favorite to the stage this month with its production of “The Rocky Horror The post UW-Stevens Point to stage ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ beginning Oct. 23…

Portage County Treatment Court celebrates second graduate of 2026

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Published: October 19, 2026 16:33

By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — A woman who previously served time in federal prison has turned her life around through Portage County Treatment Court, earning a college The post Portage County Treatment Court celebrates second graduate of 2026 appeared…

Museum raffle offers exclusive view of downtown holiday parade

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Published: October 19, 2026 15:30

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — The Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum is raffling off a private viewing party for up to 40 people during this year’s Stevens Point The post Museum raffle offers exclusive view of downtown holiday parade appeared first on…

15 miles against traffic: Plover woman faces three felonies

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Published: October 19, 2026 13:44

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DNR meetings and hearings, Oct. 19-24

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Published: October 19, 2026 13:32

MEETINGS Oct. 19–24, 2026 Oct. 21 The Non-Motorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council Meeting Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Virtual Contact: Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172 The post DNR meetings and hearings, Oct.…

UWSP library director named Wisconsin Librarian of the Year

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Published: October 19, 2026 13:00

By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — Moving half a million books while keeping a university library running is no small task. Mindy King helped make it happen, and The post UWSP library director named Wisconsin Librarian of the Year appeared first on…

“One Pill Can Kill” event to focus on dangers of counterfeit pills

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Published: October 19, 2026 07:04

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — A free community event this week will give parents and caregivers a closer look at the dangers of counterfeit pills and how The post “One Pill Can Kill” event to focus on dangers of counterfeit pills appeared first on…

Letter: Property owner wants options in April mayor’s race

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Published: October 18, 2026 19:30

Send your open letters to brandi@spmetrowire.com To the Editor- My family owns property in the city, and we are worried for the future. There’s a difference between being The post Letter: Property owner wants options in April mayor’s race appeared first on…

Hometown Holiday Parade announces presenting sponsor, 2026 theme

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Published: October 18, 2026 14:02

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — Simplicity Credit Union has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Hometown Holiday Parade, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, in downtown The post Hometown Holiday Parade announces presenting sponsor, 2026 theme…

Stevens Point utility rate vote rescheduled to Oct. 19

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Published: October 18, 2026 07:53

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