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>>
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>>
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>>
Contracts could be in jeopardy, after the Department of Public Instruction announced plans to require all districts to use the same company. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Two shopping enthusiasts in the Northwoods are taking couponing to the extreme. More>>
A Portage County man is accused of giving ecstasy to a 15-year-old. Authorities said he was arrested on Sunday. More>>
A UW-Stevens Point staffer is no longer on campus after being charged with battery and disorderly conduct. More>>
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Center Point Mall in Stevens Point. More>>
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. More>>
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 Emergency Management recently renewed the contract for emergency notification services in the county. More>>
Portage County Sheriff's Department officials report that they have arrested seven suspects after a fourth-month burglary investigation. More>>
A Waupaca man has been sentenced to six months in jail for running down and killing deer with a snowmobile. More>>
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>>
A Portage County man pleaded not guilty in the death of his girlfriend's two-year-old son. More>>
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