Stevens Point Journal

The Stevens Point Journal is a newspaper that comes in both digital and print formats, located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It is owned by Gannett and is affiliated with the USA Today Network.

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Inside the Wisconsin fraud case: Here's how deer antlers are scored and state records are determined

2 days ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Paul Smith

A Wisconsin man attempted to fraudulently register a farm-raised deer as a wild deer with the Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club. The deer's rack was large enough to potentially break the state record, but the man's deception was uncovered by the Department of Natural Resources. This is reportedly the first known instance of someone attempting to pass off a farm-raised deer as wild in Wisconsin.
'Collaborate, not compete': Fox Valley Tech signs credit transfer agreement with UWSP

1 week ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Rebecca Loroff

Fox Valley Technical College students can now transfer more college credits to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, according to an agreement signed by representatives from all three schools June 17 at FVTC. FVTC president Chris Matheny signed the articulation agreement alongside current UW-Stevens Point chancellor Thomas Gibson, who has been named chancellor of UW-Milwaukee. Gibson represented both UW schools at the signing.
Readers ask: Is Tractor Supply still planning to open in Plover? Here's what we know.

1 week ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Caitlin G Shuda

In January, a company spokesperson said Tractor Supply aimed to open in Plover in early summer 2025. We have the latest updates. PLOVER − Tractor Supply still plans to open in Plover. A spokesperson for Tractor Supply told a Stevens Point Journal reporter in January the company planned to open the new Tractor Supply at 1776 Post Road in Plover in early summer 2025.
Starry Night Cat Café celebrates 100th adoption less than a year after opening in Stevens Point

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Caitlin G Shuda

Starry Night Cat Café in Stevens Point celebrated its 100th cat adoption in less than a year of operation. The café partners with the Humane Society of Portage County, providing a foster environment and adoption space. Owner Lexi Peterson aimed to create a community space for both cats and people. The café has helped reduce the number of cats transferred from the local humane society due to limited space.
Man working on road project killed in crash with agricultural machine

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Jamie Rokus

The incident happened about 5:15 p.m. June 11 on Sherman Road, about .62 miles east of Portage County J, in the town of Buena Vista. BUENA VISTA – A 24-year-old man who was working on a road project was killed June 11 when he was struck by an agricultural machine in Portage County.
Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 11, 2025

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Steven Martinez

The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 11, 2025, results for each game:Winning Powerball numbers from June 11 drawing13-25-29-37-53, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 2Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 11 drawingMidday: 7-8-6Evening: 4-8-6Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Readers ask: When will Tommy's Express Car Wash open near WoodTrust Bank in Plover?

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Caitlin G Shuda

Crews have been working on building the car wash between WoodTrust Bank and Mama Elda's after plans were approved in July 2024. STEVENS POINT − The new Tommy’s Express Car Wash will open next year in Plover. Austin Brunner, a communications manager for Tommy's Express Car Wash, told a Stevens Point Journal reporter the company plans to open a Tommy’s Express Car Wash in early 2026 at 1840 Plover Road. Crews have been working on building the car wash between WoodTrust Bank and Mama Elda’s in Plover.
Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 9, 2025

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Steven Martinez

The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 9, 2025, results for each game:Winning Powerball numbers from June 9 drawing30-33-40-43-52, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 4Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 9 drawingMidday: 9-6-3Evening: 1-2-2Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Mike Wiza makes an offer for RoboCop statue, but Detroit says no

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Neal Rubin

Mike Wiza says he has the perfect location for that long-anticipated statue of RoboCop, which remains carefully wrapped and horizontal in an Eastern Market storeroom. Unfortunately for Detroit's RoboCop fans, it's in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Wiza is the mayor of Stevens Point, which may have a more sensible claim to the character than Detroit does. Detroit's primary role in 1987's "RoboCop" was to be a toxic urban sludge pit, after all, and the movie was filmed in Dallas.
Readers ask: When will UW Credit Union open at former Applebee's space in Stevens Point?

2 weeks ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Caitlin G Shuda

When completed the new credit union will include two drive-through teller machines with space for a third on the building's east side. STEVENS POINT − A new UW Credit Union branch is on track to open later this year in Stevens Point. UW Credit Union aims to open in November 2025, according to Brad McClain, the credit union’s CFO. Crews are currently constructing the 4,975-square-foot building at 5605 U.S. 10 E., at the former Applebee’s property.