Point/Plover Metro Wire

Jan 12, 2025 · Moving mountains: Mayor Mike Wiza with former Rep. Katrina Shankland, former Community Development Director Ryan Kernosky, and representatives from Senator Patrick Testin’s office as Gov. Tony Evers signs SB 880, designed to allow Stevens Point—and only Stevens Point—to exceed TIF limitations, into law in Madison on March 21, 2024. (Contributed)

Jan 17, 2025 · The ultimate in local government, business, crime, and other news serving the Stevens Point and Plover areas in Portage County, Wisconsin

1 day ago · At the February Business Improvement District meeting, chair Brian Cummins named 2025 “the year of action” for the BID.

Jan 12, 2025 · Stevens Point police officers meet with UWSP Chief Michele Haywood on Jan. 6, shortly after she was sworn into her role on campus. (Metro Wire photo)

Sep 26, 2024 · A man giving different names had called the facility over 25 times and made sexually explicit remarks to the staff.

Dec 3, 2024 · By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — A garage fire on Woodland Street early Tuesday prompted a Metro Fire response, resulting in significant damage but no serious injuries. Crews were dispatched to 5509 Woodland St. at 12:09 a.m. on Dec. 3 following a 911 call reporting smoke. Battalion Chief Brandon Hageman said firefighters arrived to find smoke pouring from the garage’s main door and a ...

Jul 6, 2023 · “It could have been much worse, especially being so close to the high-voltage power lines.”

Jan 31, 2022 · Members of the public are encouraged to address the Plan Commission during the hearings and will be given three minutes to speak.

Jan 31, 2025 · Dr. Shelly Mondeik, president of Mid-State Technical College, accepts the 2024 Portage County Business Council Decree of Excellence award on behalf of the college during a ceremony at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point on Jan. 23. She is joined on stage by members of the Mid-State team, including Karen Brzezinski, vice president of human resources and organizational ...