Stevens Point Gazette

06/13/2025

Mayor Mike Wiza gives an update on the RoboCop statue.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/mayor-mike-wiza-gives-update-on-robocop-statue-stevens-point-news,276466?

STEVENS POINT - After a recent news release from the Detroit Free Press confirming the RoboCop statue’s location in the Eastern Market of Detroit, Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza shares his …

06/09/2025

After 14 years of service, former Lieutenant Shane Westphal of the Stevens Point Fire Department is moving on to become a full-time missionary in Latin America.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/local-fireman-lieutenant-shane-westphal-to-become-full-time-missionary-stevens-point-news,275686?

STEVENS POINT- After 14 years of service to the local community, former Lieutenant Shane Westphal of the Stevens Point Fire Department is moving on to become a full-time missionary in Latin America. …

06/06/2025

Thomas A. Soik will be released in Stevens Point on June 10.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/sex-offender-to-be-released-on-june-10-stevens-point,275262?

STEVENS POINT—On June 10, Thomas A. Soik will be released to a Stevens Point residence. Thomas A. Soik exchanged emails with undercover law enforcement who he believed to be a 15-year-old …

06/05/2025

The Pacelli Cardinals won 12-1 at home over Necedah in their opening playoff game.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/pacelli-softball-wins-regional,274459?

Pacelli won 12-1 at home over Necedah in their opening playoff game on May 27. Peyton Mancl put Pacelli on the board in the second inning with a two-run RBI. Mancl got her third RBI of the …

06/05/2025

The CTH B Road Improvement Project from Interstate 39 to Wisconsin Avenue in the Village of Plover will resume on June 11.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/portage-county-highway-cth-b-road-improvement-project-to-resume-work,275041?

PLOVER —The CTH B Improvement Project from Interstate 39 to Wisconsin Avenue in the Village of Plover will resume on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The contractor will primarily be working on the …

06/05/2025

06/04/2025

UW-Stevens Point graduate leaves hometown impact through public art.

STEVENS POINT—“Ever since I can remember, I have been drawing and painting everywhere I go. I always knew I was meant to be an artist.” Mackenzie Biadasz, a spring 2025 …

06/04/2025

Senior Spotlight: Thomas Lemanczyk from Rosholt

https://waupacanow.com/stories/senior-spotlight,273132?

Thomas Lemanczyk-Rosholt Rosholt baseball begins its journey in the playoffs on May 29, against Wild Rose in the WIAA Regional. A component for Rosholt to be successful in the postseason is what …

06/03/2025

The Stevens Point Area Public School District is currently seeking applications from qualified citizens for open citizen member seats on the Educational Services Committee and the Business Services/Human Resources Committee.

STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Area Public School District is currently seeking applications from qualified citizens for open citizen member seats on the Educational Services Committee and …

06/03/2025

Mayor Mike Wiza announced that a public piano has been installed in downtown Stevens Point for the sixth year in a row.

STEVENS POINT—Mayor Mike Wiza announced that a public piano has been installed in downtown Stevens Point for the sixth year in a row. The piano is located at the transit stage in a public space …

06/02/2025

Sister’s Corner Store opened their doors in downtown Stevens Point on May 3, 2025.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/new-sisters-corner-store-opened-downtown-stevens-point,274365?

STEVENS POINT – Doors opened for the new Sister’s Corner Store in downtown Stevens Point on May 3, 2025. Located at the former location of Caravan Wine Shop near the public square, this …

06/02/2025

Dan Winkelman will begin his 3,800 mile fundraiser ride on June 13, with a goal to raise $1.2 million for pancreatic cancer research.

https://waupacanow.com/stories/pancreatic-cancer-survivor-to-embark-on-3800-mile-motorcycle-fundraiser-ride-hope-on-the-road-dan-winkelman,274239?

STEVENS POINT—Dan Winkelman’s journey has taken him from the mountains of Myanmar, to the city lights of Milwaukee, and to the vast landscapes of Anchorage—and with his next travels …