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$10K cash bond set for Plover man in armed standoff case

$10K cash bond set for Plover man in armed standoff case

July 7, 2025
Public meeting on zoning ordinance rewrite scheduled for July 8

Public meeting on zoning ordinance rewrite scheduled for July 8

July 7, 2025
BREAKING: Two kids in basement, unharmed, during deadly shooting in New Hope

BREAKING: Two kids in basement, unharmed, during deadly shooting in New Hope

July 7, 2025
Idaho firefighter ambush prompts reflection, caution among local first responders

Idaho firefighter ambush prompts reflection, caution among local first responders

July 7, 2025
Editorial: In emergencies, hold the post—let first responders work

Editorial: In emergencies, hold the post—let first responders work

July 5, 2025
Plover explains selection process for architect on new police, fire buildings

Plover explains selection process for architect on new police, fire buildings

July 5, 2025
Potential future layout of new City Hall unveiled July 9

Potential future layout of new City Hall unveiled July 9

July 5, 2025
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of running over woman

Arrest warrant issued for man accused of running over woman

July 3, 2025
Public meeting on zoning ordinance rewrite scheduled for July 8

Public meeting on zoning ordinance rewrite scheduled for July 8

July 7, 2025
Library summer events continue through July 23

Library summer events continue through July 23

July 7, 2025
Annual book sale returns to Stevens Point library branch

Annual book sale returns to Stevens Point library branch

July 7, 2025
Water balloon fight to raise funds for swim lesson scholarships at YMCA

Water balloon fight to raise funds for swim lesson scholarships at YMCA

July 6, 2025

Discover Downtown returns July 19 with music, vendors, games and more

Discover Downtown returns July 19 with music, vendors, games and more

July 5, 2025
Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11, seeks buyer

Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11, seeks buyer

July 2, 2025
Prevail Bank shred event raises $1,190 for local crisis center

Prevail Bank shred event raises $1,190 for local crisis center

July 1, 2025
New chocolate shop brings handcrafted confections to downtown Stevens Point

New chocolate shop brings handcrafted confections to downtown Stevens Point

June 29, 2025

ObituariesView All

Germaine “Gerri” Okray, 93

Germaine “Gerri” Okray, 93

Cassandra Crystal Larsen, 65

Cassandra Crystal Larsen, 65

Carol A. Green, 63

Carol A. Green, 63

Steven Kawleski, 35

Steven Kawleski, 35

Patricia Ann Kluck, 86

Patricia Ann Kluck, 86

Darrell “Skeeter” D. Housley, 88

Darrell “Skeeter” D. Housley, 88

William J. Horvath, 87

William J. Horvath, 87

Rita Napiwocki, 93

Rita Napiwocki, 93

OpinionView All

Column: Change is in the air. Can you feel it?

Column: Change is in the air. Can you feel it?

July 6, 2025

By Dan Kontos What a wonderful weekend we just had, celebrating our nation’s 249th birthday. Parades, fireworks, and celebrations with neighbors, friends, and family. Independence Day is, hands

Editorial: In emergencies, hold the post—let first responders work

Editorial: In emergencies, hold the post—let first responders work

July 5, 2025
Editorial: A revolution that truly delivered freedom—and responsibility

Editorial: A revolution that truly delivered freedom—and responsibility

July 3, 2025
Column: Independence Day in Stevens Point, where democracy lives at the river’s edge

Column: Independence Day in Stevens Point, where democracy lives at the river’s edge

July 3, 2025

Plover/WhitingView All

Plover explains selection process for architect on new police, fire buildings

Plover explains selection process for architect on new police, fire buildings

July 5, 2025

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Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11, seeks buyer

Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11, seeks buyer

July 2, 2025
Plover readies for water tower painting, new design, following board-approved upgrades

Plover readies for water tower painting, new design, following board-approved upgrades

June 28, 2025
Community storms in with $40K for Plover K9 program

Community storms in with $40K for Plover K9 program

June 24, 2025

SirensView All

Teen killed, one injured, in Grant rollover crash

Teen killed, one injured, in Grant rollover crash

July 5, 2025

Metro Wire Staff TOWN OF GRANT— An 18-year-old man from Wisconsin Rapids died early Saturday in a single-vehicle rollover crash in the Town of Grant, according to the

UPDATE: Man remains hospitalized after vehicle fire on Church Street

UPDATE: Man remains hospitalized after vehicle fire on Church Street

July 1, 2025
Man airlifted with life-threatening burns after Church St. vehicle fire

Man airlifted with life-threatening burns after Church St. vehicle fire

June 28, 2025
UPDATE: Driver extricated after semi flips, spills lumber on I-39 in Plover

UPDATE: Driver extricated after semi flips, spills lumber on I-39 in Plover

June 20, 2025
Police & Sheriff calls, June 13-15

Police & Sheriff calls, June 13-15

June 16, 2025
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