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Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment. Through joint initiatives from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the state continues to expand dedicated career tools, personalized support, and transition services for its roughly 300,000 veterans.
MILWAUKEE - A viral video showing racist gestures at Ole Miss sparked nationwide outrage, signaling trouble for Kunes Auto Group, a Wisconsin dealership that has a storied past with discrimination against Black customers. Racist video goes viral. What To Know. Two confirmed sources who are current employees confirmed one of...
Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...
A report given to the district this year predicts they will have 477 fewer students in their schools by 2040.
That plant in your Wisconsin garden could soon be illegal to sell or plant. The state is adding dozens of species to its invasive list on January 1, and it’s dropping some you’d never expect. Here’s everything you need to know.
The WIAA 11-man high school playoffs resume Friday night with the state semifinals in all seven divisions. In Division Seven, the Hilbert Wolves, who eliminated Coleman on a field goal as time expired last Friday night, travel to Oconomowoc to meet Iowa Grant. In Division Six, undefeated Bonduel battles Lomira...
Silas Shepherd knows his super power. “Being good at helping Jalen, my littlest brother,” the 9 year old from Wisconsin Rapids said. Jalen Shepherd is Silas’ youngest brother. He’s 4 years old, nonverbal and autistic. Silas helps ensure doors and windows are locked so Jalen can’t run away, he watches Spider-Man shows with him and loves to give him piggyback rides.
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Tom Shafranski, a former assistant director for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells Sunday evening. During his tenure on the WIAA executive staff, he...
Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin have until Dec. 31 to file under the old rule that lets the program pay for medical bills from before the application date. After that, the look-back shrinks to as little as one month. Anyone with an unpaid hospital, nursing home or doctor bill from […]
STEVENS POINT − Whether you are looking for holiday decor for your home, special treats to serve at your holiday parties or the perfect holiday gifts for those on this year's gift-giving list, central Wisconsin artists, crafters, makers, vendors and small business owners have the perfect solution. Stop at one (or more!!) of the many art, craft and vendor fairs and makers markets planned in the Stevens Point area this holiday season and you are sure to find the one-of-a-kind items you are looking for. Here's a list of events taking place in the Stevens Point area between now and Christmas. Thanksgiving 2026 These Stevens Point area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day Ready for a holiday parade? Here’s where to find one near Stevens Point Saturday, Nov. 14 Holiday Fest Arts & Craft Show − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 600 Wilshire Blvd. in Stevens Point. Shop from over 50 creative artists while enjoying a bake sale and door prizes. The Holiday Fest Cafe runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will offer soup, garden salad and more. Admission is $2 to support the local Holiday Baskets program. For more information,
UW-Oshkosh broke through for their first Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference win of the season, rushing for a season-high 336 yards against UW-Stevens Point en route to a 38-22 victory. Sophomore quarterback Demir Ashiru accounted for 199 of those rushing yards, collecting 63 of them on a sideline scramble for a...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point’s Christmas tree was installed Tuesday downtown at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. The white pine was donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki and will stand about 45 feet tall when decorated. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,...
Help deliver hope: The Highground is an official Toys for Tots drop-off site again this year. Any new, unwrapped toy can be brought to the Gift Shop daily from 10 am to 4 pm through Thursday, December 3. Requirements: All items must be new and unwrapped. Toys for Tots recommends aiming for items in the $10 or above price range.
The UW-River Falls football team wraps up its 2026 regular season schedule at home this Saturday, Nov. 14, hosting UW-Stevens Point on Senior Day. UW-RIVER FALLS (6-3, 3-3 WIAC) VS. UW-STEVENS POINT (2-7, 0-6 WIAC) Date:. Saturday, Nov. 14. Time: 1 p.m. Site: River Falls, Wis. // Smith Stadium at...
