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UPDATE: Stevens Point city council denies two housing projects Video included

Stevens Point city council members voted down two new housing projects Monday night. Community members packed city hall and voiced their opposition to the plans in a meeting that lasted more than four hours. More>>

Made in Wisconsin: Volae Recumbent Bicycles Video included

There's a unique way of biking that's keeping cyclists on the road, and it's made in Stevens Point. Rolf Garthus is the owner and designer behind Volae Recumbent Bicycles. More>>

Point Brewery announces $1 million expansion

The Stevens Point Brewery announced plans for a $1.1 million expansion.  It will include new fermentation tanks, bright beer tanks, hot water tank and a centrifuge for filtering finished beer. More>>

State Senator pushes to reverse new education rule Video included

Contracts could be in jeopardy, after the Department of Public Instruction announced plans to require all districts to use the same company. More>>

Stevens Point landlords fired up over new student housing Video included

A new student housing complex is in the works in Stevens Point and landlords are fired up, because they say there are plenty of apartments already in the area. More>>

Statement from UW on WIAA tournaments

The University of Wisconsin has released a statement in response to the WIAA's plans to enter a 5 year agreement with the Resch Center near Green Bay if a deal can not be reached to keep the WIAA basketball tournaments in Madison on a long-term basis. More>>

Car tied to attempted home invasion may be in Stevens Point

Officers are looking for a car connected to an attempted home invasion in Winnebago County. The Sheriff's Department reports the vehicle may be in the Stevens Point area. More>>

How to dig for deals with coupons Video included

Two shopping enthusiasts in the Northwoods are taking couponing to the extreme. More>>

Portage Co. man arrested for allegedly giving ecstasy to 15-year-old

A Portage County man is accused of giving ecstasy to a 15-year-old. Authorities said he was arrested on Sunday. More>>

UWSP staffer "no longer physically on campus" after being charged with battery

A UW-Stevens Point staffer is no longer on campus after being charged with battery and disorderly conduct. More>>

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Stevens Point mall

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Center Point Mall in Stevens Point. More>>

Sled dogs coping with unusual Wisconsin winter Video included

MONDOVI (WAOW)—A warmer and drier than average winter is causing sled dog trainers to use off-season training techniques in lieu of sleds, according to Sno-Trek Sled Dog Adventures trainer Howard Thompson. 

"Simply put we're running on wheels.  We've had a tradition for decades actually of preparing our dogs for the winter season by having them pull motor less four wheelers or ATV's" Thompson told Newsline 9. 
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Democrats try to connect the dots in secret investigation involving Governor Walker

State democrats were in Stevens Point on Wednesday talking about a secret investigation involving several of Governor Scott Walker's former aides. Four people who worked with Walker when he was the Milwaukee County executive have been charged in the ongoing investigation. More>>

Portage County renews emergency notification services contract

Portage County Emergency Management recently renewed the contract for emergency notification services in the county. More>>

7 arrested in Portage Co. burglary and theft ring

Portage County Sheriff's Department officials report that they have arrested seven suspects after a fourth-month burglary investigation. More>>

Wapauca man gets 6 months in 2009 deer slaughter

A Waupaca man has been sentenced to six months in jail for running down and killing deer with a snowmobile. More>>

Stevens Point school district joins Colby for late start program

Starting Friday, the school bell for students in Stevens Point will ring 90-minutes later. It's the first shot in a trial run to allow for teacher development. More>>

Portage Co. man pleads not guilty in death of girlfriend's 2-year-old

A Portage County man pleaded not guilty in the death of his girlfriend's two-year-old son. More>>

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