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Stevens Point Journal

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Wild Rose woman killed in Portage County hit-and-run; man arrested

BELMONT − A 51-year-old Wild Rose woman is dead and a 30-year-old Wautoma man is in custody following a hit-and-run crash Nov. 8. At 5:13 p.m. Nov. 8, a caller reported a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on State 22, near the Waushara County line, in the Portage County town of Belmont, about 30 miles southeast of Stevens Point, according to a Portage County Sheriff's Department news release. A passenger on the motorcycle, the Wild Rose woman, died from her injuries. A 51-year-old Wild Rose man who was operating the motorcycle was treated for minor injuries at the scene. When deputies arrived at the crash, they learned the vehicle had left the scene. Deputies found the suspected vehicle and stopped it in Waushara County a short time later. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and the Portage County Sheriff's Office is requesting charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, hit-and-run causing injury and drunken driving against the man. The man remained in custody the morning of Nov. 9 but charges had not yet been filed. The Stevens Point Journal is not releasing the man's name until he is charged. Contact Karen Madden kmadden@usatodayco.com

Portage County, WI · 23h

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Accidents reported in Waushara County

10/27/2026: A two-vehicle accident was reported at 3:55 p.m. at the intersection on Main St/STH22 northbound in the Village of Wild Rose. Samuel Leonard Brackett, Kronenwetter, was negotiating a curve, crossed center line, and struck Lisa Premo, Wisconsin Rapids. 10/27/2026: A one-vehicle accident was reported at 4:28 p.m. on Aniwa...

Waushara County, WI · 16h
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Juvenile recommended for disorderly conduct and terrorist threats charges

CLINTONVILLE – A 16-year-old juvenile student who made comments “regarding causing harm to a student and the school” was referred to Waupaca County Human Services for the charges of disorderly conduct and terrorist threats but was not taken into custody by Waupaca County Human Services. According to...

Clintonville, WI · 1d
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Gas leak in Wautoma prompts neighborhood evacuation

WAUTOMA, Wis. (WFRV) – Residents in a Wautoma neighborhood were briefly evacuated Saturday afternoon after a natural gas leak was discovered near a local residence. According to the Wautoma Police Department, officers along with the fire department responded around 2:25 p.m. on November 7, to the 300 block of River Street. Authorities said a WE […]

Wautoma, WI · 1d

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Trial Canceled for Stevens Point Arson Suspect

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The man suspected of setting fire to a rental home in Stevens Point will not stand trial in early 2027 as scheduled. Eric Blum is accused of starting the fire after an argument in the spring of 2024. Investigators said he had been living in the home, but was not paying rent. The fire caused significant damage and left occupants scrambling to find housing late in the spring semester.

Stevens Point, WI · 22h

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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Miss Wisconsin Rapids Addison Morin turns personal story into advocacy

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Miss Wisconsin Rapids Organization taught Addison Morin she can handle tough things. Morin has a few years of experience within the Miss America Organization. She competed in 2023 and became Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2024 , and she also held the Miss Northern Lights’ Teen title. Morin spent months preparing each time she took the stage, working with vocal coaches and mentors within the organization to be the best version of herself. That’s why Morin, a student at Lincoln High School, knew she could speak up for herself and advocate for others, even when it’s hard. Within the Miss America Organization, candidates on local, state and national levels choose a topic to advocate for during competition and as titleholders, called a community service initiative. Candidates for the Miss Wisconsin Rapids Scholarship Organization spend a couple of months preparing for the competition itself, meeting weekly to work on various focuses of competition like an interview with a panel of judges, where each candidate would expand on her initiative. Morin said she had chosen a community service initiative, but partway through preparing for competition, she felt strongly that she needed to change her topic. She said her time

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Rapids Election Clerk Passes Hours After November 3rd Election

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The City of Wisconsin Rapids has lost its Clerk, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU. According to a Facebook post, Jennifer Gossik died just hours after leading the City through the Midterm Election on Tuesday. “Once again helping ensure our election would be conducted flawlessly, a reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and commitment she brought to her work every day,” the post read.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Stevens Point nonprofit rescues puppies over 1,000 miles away

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WJFW) — Daycare Unleashed is a doggy day care center in Stevens Point, but Sunday morning the puppies in residence came from far outside the borders of Central Wisconsin to find new homes. Cheri Paulson took the first Little Charlotte's Rescue mission down to Southern Texas...

Stevens Point, WI · 1d

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Mayors Monday: Stevens Point’s Mike Wiza

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The city of Stevens Point is once again emphasizing “shop local” this gift-giving season. Mayor Mike Wiza says it starts with the downtown Holiday Parade on Thursday, November 19th. “Traditionally, it’s before Thanksgiving [because] the downtown business want to remind you, and so do I, to shop local whenever you can.”

Stevens Point, WI · 1d

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Road Construction Continues Across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano Counties

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Several major road construction projects remain active across Waupaca, Menominee and Shawano counties as crews work to finish improvements before winter. In Waupaca County, multiple projects along U.S. Highway 10 continue to affect traffic. Between Anderson Road and Appletree Lane, crews are completing concrete repairs, pavement...

Shawano County, WI · 20h

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Wisconsin Rapids Winter Farmers Market Open on Saturdays for the Season

The Wisconsin Rapids Winter Farmers Market is open for the season on Saturdays and is held at the lower level of the Moravian Church, 310 1st Ave South, WI Rapids, WI 54494 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will feature vendors selling food items like fresh sourdough, honey,...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin tech colleges helping educate future dental professionals

NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN – It’s no secret that rural areas of Wisconsin continue to struggle with finding dental professionals. Legislative leaders recently addressed those shortfalls through the 2023 Wisconsin Act 89, which allows Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges to expand dental education and training programs and provides guidelines for a $20 million oral healthcare workforce program created in the state’s 2023–25 budget.

Wisconsin · 1d

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One of a select few, Hackbarth turns passion into career

WEYAUWEGA – Growing up in New London before serving his country in the United States Army after high school, Tyler Hackbarth said his path to becoming an American Bladesmith Society (ABS) Mastersmith was a bit unconventional. After being medically discharged from the Army in 2011, Hackbarth – Owner of...

New London, WI · 1d

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WIAA Football Sectional Finals; Area Represents For State Semifinals

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Sectional Finals took place this past Friday and many area teams are one win away from a trip to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison for the WIAA State Football Tournament. Amherst 41, Grantsburg 19. Amherst stayed unbeaten with a 41-19 win over Grantsburg in a WIAA...

Amherst, WI · 19h

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Undefeated Squads Collide in Eight-Player State Football Final

Two undefeated schools who have dominated their opponents this season will compete for the eighth WIAA eight-player football state championship on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids. Belmont and Gilman both enter with 12-0 records and seek their first eight-player state championship....

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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UW-Stevens Point football loses home finale against UW-Oshkosh

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The UW-Stevens Point Pointers lost on their home turf on Saturday, losing to UW-Oshkosh 38-22. The Titans led 21-9 at halftime. While the Pointers cut it to 21-16 in the third quarter, they couldn’t get any closer as Oshkosh pulled away down the stretch.

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

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UW-Stevens Point joins 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative

STEVENS POINT – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (NADF) has pledged its full support to the multi-state 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative. Per gsgp.org, the website of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP), the goal of 100% Great...

Stevens Point, WI · 1d

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As overnight temperatures start to dip into low 30s, Wisconsin sees the list of course closings start to grow quickly

SentryWorld in Stevens Point became the first golf course in Wisconsin to close for the season after play Oct. 3, but others weren't far behind. More than a dozen courses across northern Wisconsin have closed as overnight temperatures in the coming week will dip into the low 30s. Erin Hills near Hartford and Sand Valley GR near Nekoosa closed several weeks ago and November 1 was the last day for the Straits Course at Whistling Straits in Haven and Blackwolf Run in Kohler.

Stevens Point, WI · 2d

thebusinessnews.com

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UW-Stevens Point opens Non-Traditional Student Center

STEVENS POINT – A project years in the making – the new Non-Traditional Student Center (NTSC) – has opened at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) as of the fall 2026 semester on Sept. 10. Per uwsp.edu, the center is a space where these students will find...

Stevens Point, WI · 1d