3 days ago · Metro Wire Staff PLOVER – The Plover VFW Post 10262 Rifle Squad will hold its monthly steak and omelet breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 8:30 a.m.

Jan 12, 2025 · The Stevens Point Police Department's MRAP was seen early Friday morning parked at Jefferson St. and Michgan Ave., presumably stationed far away from the scene so as to not arouse suspicion until called to the Plover scene.

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

5 days ago · STEVENS POINT – A contractor struck a natural gas main near Ellis and Church streets shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, cutting service to about 500 customers, including the Portage County Courthouse, county annex, and jail. Intercon, a company handling the installation of fiber throughout the city, was ...

Sep 26, 2024 · Super jerk: An employee of Spectrum called police to the 5000 block of Heffron St. at 9:49 a.m. to report that an unknown person drilled holes into the gas tank of his work truck sometime the night before.

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Jan 12, 2025 · Stalled: Police were called to SPASH, 1201 North Point Dr., at 2:18 p.m., when a school employee reported that a known male juvenile caused damage to a bathroom stall door.

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Nov 16, 2023 · Stevens Point police had already evacuated the Main St. home by the time the first fire crews arrived on the scene.

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