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Demolition in progress on old Shopko in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The old Shopko building is finally starting to come down in Stevens Point. This comes after the city’s finance committee heard 10 different bids from construction companies. The winning bid was $238,072 by Best Enterprises LLC. Demolition started inside the building last month where...
A half-mile stretch of Portage County HH will close for three weeks starting Monday
STEVENS POINT – Travelers on Portage County HH east of Portage County R/Brilowski Road will need to seek alternate routes as about a half mile of the road will close Monday, July 22. The closure is expected to last three weeks and only effects a short section of road...
Riverfront Rendezvous numbers, upcoming events, and potholes: Stevens Point mayor shares monthly update
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - In this month’s update, Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza shared with NewsChannel 7 during an in-studio interview that Riverfront Rendezvous set a few records. Record beer sales were up and Moose Lodge sold out of burgers for the first time ever. Attendance was also...
Wisconsin cities collaborate to improve food truck inspection protocols
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - Food trucks have been out in full force in this beautiful summer weather. As you enjoy the delicious food, truck inspections keep the public safe. Three cities in central Wisconsin are now collaborating to improve the inspection protocol. Before food trucks can go out and...
Potholes aren’t a problem for Stevens Point thanks to new and faster equipment
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Potholes? Not a problem for Stevens Point as an infrared patcher is eliminating those repeat offenders and allowing the city to save time and money. They also have a new paver which makes the process of refilling potholes even faster. Potholes are the number one...
'I'm glad to be back': Portage County Executive John Pavelski returns from nearly two-month medical leave
STEVENS POINT – Portage County Executive John Pavelski returned to his role Monday and will work on a half-time basis for the next couple of weeks. “I’m glad to be back,” Pavelski said in a Tuesday news release. “I would sincerely like to thank all the people who contacted us and reached out in compassion and concern for my recent medical leave.”
CWEC linemen help with Navajo Nation project
Eland man among crew bringing electricity to Indigenous tribe. For the second year in a row, two linemen from Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC) traveled to the Navajo Nation in Arizona to take part in the Light Up Navajo Project. Linemen Mack Yarbrough and Josh Wick spent a week in May working to bring electricity to residents of the Navajo Nation.
Portage County Public Library announces new director to succeed Larry Oathout
STEVENS POINT – Portage County Public Library announced Monday the hiring of Alexander Johnson as library director to replace Larry Oathout, who will retire effective Sept. 6. Oathout has served in the role since 2016. “Portage County Public Library is thrilled that Alexander will be joining the PCPL team,”...
Oshkosh ranked as a 'hidden gem' for startups
MarketBeat carried out a survey among 3,000 business executives to identify which cities are hidden gems for launching a startup, providing a lower cost of living and a supportive business environment. The results of this survey allowed MarketBeat.com to compile a comprehensive nationwide ranking, and Wisconsin had three cities near...
Wisconsin Rapids Will Soon Have a New Website
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Residents in Wisconsin Rapids will soon have a new city website and new ways to get information from their elected leaders. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Mayor Matt Zacher says the revamped website has been one of his priorities since taking office and something that many city employees have been calling for.
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