PORTAGE COUNTY — Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas is pushing back on social media rumors that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was “setting up” in the area, saying there’s no indication that claim ...

Judith Mercer, née Zblewski, of Plover, Wis., passed away Jan. 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Judith was born July 27, 1944, in Stevens Point, Wis., daughter of the late Dennis and Evelyn (Firkus) ...

STEVENS POINT — City crews this week removed the downtown Christmas tree, closing out a holiday display that featured one of the tallest trees ever placed in the city center. The tree, which stood ...

John E. “Jack” Varney, 67, of Stevens Point, died Jan. 11, 2026. He was born Sept. 23, 1958, in Stevens Point, to David and Rosemary Varney. His childhood antics included using his fingernails to ...

Cindy Sue Stewart, née Carstens, died Monday morning, Jan. 12, 2026. She was born May 19, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Bill and Polly Carstens. Stewart attended school in Dubuque and was a 1969 graduate ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County will bring back one of its signature fundraisers this spring, adding a new twist for longtime supporters. The 21st annual Taste of Wine & ...

PLOVER — Portage County officials will host a public open house on Tuesday to share information and answer questions about the county’s planned jail and law enforcement center in Plover. The open ...

January 9 Bad neighbors: Police were called to the 600 block of John’s Dr. at 8:29 a.m. when a caller reported being threatened by a neighbor. It was ...

December 17 Yeller: Police were called to SPASH, 1201 North Point Dr., at 8:37 a.m., when a student was yelling at a staff member. Who knows: A disturbance ...

STEVENS POINT — A new digital program is encouraging residents and visitors to dine local this winter. The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the Local Bite Pass, a free ...

STEVENS POINT — The United States Golf Association has selected SentryWorld as the host site for two future national championships, bringing major senior golf events back to central Wisconsin. The ...

January 12 Not suspicious: Police were called to the 1700 block of Church St. at 3:02 a.m. when someone reported suspicious activity. It turned out to be a ...