Articles tagged with stevens

Thu, May 17, 2012

College grads move on to next adventure

UNDATED (WSAU) – This will be a busy weekend for college graduates in our area.

Mid-State Technical College is the first area school to kick ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Mallison seeks 71st Assembly seat

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Portage County board supervisor and former Stevens Point City Council member is running for the state Assembly.

Tom Mallison ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Stevens Point banker to run for assembly seat

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A bank manager from Stevens Point is the first candidate to come forward for the 71st state assembly seat. Corey ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

Ski's owners eye second store

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAU) – The owners of a Stevens Point meat market are looking at opening a new store in Wausau.

“If it will ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

I-39 road work starts today

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Some road work gets underway today along parts of I-39 in central Wisconsin.

The state transportation department will reduce northbound ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

Bridge inspections in Rothschild, Mosinee, Stevens Point this week

UNDATED (WSAU) – Expect slow driving as crews inspect number of bridges across central Wisconsin this week.

In Rothschild, crews will inspect westbound Highway 29 ...

Sun, May 06, 2012

Halverson declines Assembly bid

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson will not run for the state Assembly this year.

Halverson had been considering a run ...

Sun, May 06, 2012

Barrett campaigns in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There are only two full days of campaigning left before the recall primaries. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spent yesterday campaigning ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

West Stuns Stevens Point Softball & Other High School Scores

WAUSAU, Wi (WSAU)

The Wausau West girls softball team ended Stevens Point's 93 game Wisconsin Valley Conference winning streak 5-3 at Zenoff Park ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

UWSP offers Cuban study abroad

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – UW-Stevens Point will become the first public institution in the state to offer undergraduate credits for a new short-term study ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

City, former mall owner reach settlement

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the former owner of the CenterPoint Marketplace mall over the ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

UPDATED: Former teacher convicted of sexual assault

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) - A former Stevens Point high school teacher has been convicted of sexually assaulting a family member.

The teacher pled guilty ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

Stevens Point wrestler qualifies for 2012 Olympics

UNDATED (WSAU) A wrestler from Stevens Point has qualified for the summer Olympics in London. SPASH graduate Ben Provisor won his third and final ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

'Festivus' wins Stevens Point trivia contest

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Congratulations to all the teams that took part in the 43rd annual 90 FM World's Largest Trivia Contest over ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Trivia Weekend kicks off tonight in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Get ready for an marathon of Trivia in Stevens Point.

It's the 43rd Annual Trivia Contest with 90FM at ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

Stevens Point council approves downtown improvements

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point city council ok'd funding for two downtown renovation projects. The money comes from the tax-increment finance ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

Stevens to be a father again

The Downton Abbey star and his partner Susie are already parents to daughter Willow, two, and they're preparing to welcome a sibling for ...

Mon, April 16, 2012

Stevens to be a father again

The Downton Abbey star and his partner Susie are already parents to daughter Willow, two, and they're preparing to welcome a sibling for ...

Mon, April 16, 2012

I-39 lane closure planned near Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Part of I-39 near Stevens Point will be reduced to one lane this week for some survey work.

The D-O-T ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Gang-suspect caught in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A suspected gang member from Chicago forced his way into his ex-fiancé’s home in Stevens Point to hide from ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Communities reimbursed for storm damage

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point and Stockton have received more than $72,000 in state aid to cover for damages incurred in a ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Former UWSP official in line for UW job

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) – A former administrator at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is one of four finalists for a top job in the UW ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Stevens Point medical equipment maker closing plant, laying off 146 workers

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - A Stevens Point company that makes home medical equipment says it will close its production plant in June, putting 146 ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

UW-Stevens Point professor runs for state senate seat

UNDATED (WSAU) A candidate has come forward to run for the state senate seat that Jim Holperin is retiring from. U-W Stevens Point geology ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

I-39 repaving starts next month

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A stretch of Interstate 39 near Stevens Point will be repaved starting next month.

Governor Walker signed a contract for ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

146 workers to lose their jobs at Joerns plant in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point medical supply company announced they'd be laying off 146 employees.

Reports say Joerns Healthcare will start ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Suspect arrested in Stevens Point party robbery, assault

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A Nekoosa man is under arrest, accused of beating and robbing three people during a house party last week in ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Independent doctors form physician group

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – Twenty-two local, independent physicians from Wausau and Stevens Point are merging services.

“An important goal of the merger is to improve ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Stevens Point approves McDill Pond dam plan

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city leaders have accepted a finalized version of the agreement to share costs of the McDill Pond repairs ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Toxicology tests pending in drowning death of UW-Stevens Point student

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Authorities say a U-W Stevens Point student died from an accidental drowning when he walked into open water on the ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

No injuries in Stevens Point fire

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point fire department responded to a fire at a home on Jade Court on Sunday. It was reported ...

Thu, March 15, 2012

Prosecutors repeatedly hid evidence in Senator Stevens case

By Jeremy Pelofsky and James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the corruption case involving the late Alaska Senator Ted Stevens repeatedly hid evidence that ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Stevens Point reviews cost sharing agreement for McDill Dam

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city leaders have been presented with a finalized version of the agreement to share costs of the McDill ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Stevens Point selects bid new transit center next week

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city leaders may have a contractor to build a new regional transit center.

Public works director Joel Lemke ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Business group holds Stevens Point school board forum

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Portage County Business Council will hold a candidate forum this morning for candidates who want to serve on the ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Stevens Point school committee recommends middle school model

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A facilities panel in Stevens Point is suggesting that the school district restructure its elementary and junior high schools and ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Search resumes Monday for missing UW-Stevens Point student

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - Stevens Point Police say they’ll resume their search Monday for a UWSP student missing since early Sunday.

Eric Duffey ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Court order request against UWSP prof dropped

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Portage County court commissioner has dismissed a college student’s request for a temporary restraining order against a professor ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Appeal filed in Stevens Point mall condemnation

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The bank that owns the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall in Stevens Point is appealing a judge's ruling that allows the ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

UPDATE: Lottery winner comes forward

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) – If he hadn't been thirsty, a Stevens Point man may not have won a million dollars playing the lottery.

Kurt ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Stevens Point council rejects two development projects

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point city council rejected two housing projects last night. Landlords in the city packed last night's meeting ...

Mon, February 20, 2012

Point Brewery to expand, increase production

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point Brewery is spending more than $1 million on an expansion that will help them make beer six ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Stevens Point woman charges as habitual drug offender

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A Stevens Point woman is facing multiple charges as a habitual drug offender. She could get 38 years in prison ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Stevens Point approves $4 million in capital borrowing

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point's city council has approved 4 million dollars in borrowing for this year's capital projects.

Alderman Mike ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Mall lawsuit dismissed, redevelopment to start soon

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A judge has ruled Stevens Point can move forward with plans to redevelop the CenterPoint Marketplace mall into the new ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Ruling could decide mall's future

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A judge will decide this afternoon whether Stevens Point can move forward with plans to redevelop the CenterPoint Marketplace mall ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Judge orders misconduct report in Sen. Stevens case released

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday ordered that a 500-page special report detailing federal prosecutors' misconduct in the 2008 corruption trial of ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Stevens Point school try late-start program

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Classes in Stevens Point will start later than usual this Friday and on three other Fridays this semester.

The school ...

Tue, January 31, 2012

Trial delayed for teacher charged in assault

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) – A jury trial that was scheduled to start Wednesday for a Stevens Point high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Jury mulls murder suspect's fate

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Jury deliberations resume at 8:30 this morning in the Tyler Dahms homicide trial.

The jury of eight women and ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Medical technology company picks Janesville over Stevens Point

UNDATED (WSAU) A medical manufacturing company picked Janesville over Stevens Point as the site for a new production facility. SHINE Medical Technologies made its ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Ruling postponed on CenterPoint mall's future

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A judge will rule February 10th whether Stevens Point can move forward with plans to redevelop the CenterPoint Marketplace mall ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Judge considers mall's fate

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Portage County judge will hear arguments today about the future of the CenterPoint mall in Stevens Point.

Former mall ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

Tight end Stevens agrees multi-year deal with Titans

(Reuters) - Powerful Tennessee Titans tight end Craig Stevens, a key blocker for Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson, has agreed to a multi-year contract ...

Wed, January 11, 2012

Joerns Healthcare moving 200 jobs out of Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - A medical products’ company in Stevens Point says it will move most of its manufacturing work out of Wisconsin.

Joerns ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

Joerns closing Stevens Point plant

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A company that makes products used in hospitals and doctors offices is closing its manufacturing plant in Stevens Point.

Joerns ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

Stevens Point crossing guards face pay cut

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – City leaders in Stevens Point will decide tonight whether to approve a pay cut for school crossing guards.

The city ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Stevens Point to build new transit facility for bus services

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point officials are looking to build a new Transit Center to house the city's bus services.

The buses ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

Court delays ruling on restraining order against UWSP professor

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A hearing to decide whether a college professor should be barred from having contact with one of her students has ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

Stevens Point post office may move

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The post office in Stevens Point may have to find a new mailing address.

The post office leases space on ...

Tue, December 20, 2011

Stevens Point rejects private crossing guards

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city council members have decided against privatizing the city's crossing guards.

The City Council had planned on ...

Mon, December 19, 2011

Stevens Point discusses McDill Pond dredging at council tonight

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city officials will be considering a number of requests tonight to dredge the exposed bed of the McDill ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Stevens Point may privatize crossing guards

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city leaders will decide next week whether to privatize crossing guard services.

The City Council is expected to ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

UW Stevens Point student alleges Professor punched him in the face

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities in north central Wisconsin are investigating a report that a UW Stevens Point student was punched by a professor ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Drunk driver crashes into Stevens Point Christmas tree

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A drunk driver crashed into the Stevens Point Christmas tree on Mathias Mitchell Square. The incident happened last Saturday around ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Student group raises awareness about AIDS

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – College students in Stevens Point plan to raise awareness about AIDS as part of the world AIDS day.

The student ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Arson investigation in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Police and fire officials in Stevens Point believe a serial arsonist is at work in the area. They're investigating ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

Point gas station robber pleads guilty

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point man pled guilty Monday to robbing two gas stations in September.

Nicholas Weisenberger pled guilty to robbing ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

More prosecutor misconduct in Sen Stevens case

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An investigation found new evidence of serious misconduct by Justice Department prosecutors in the 2008 corruption trial of Senator ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Recall Walker rally in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point was one of several cities that held 'recall Walker' rallies yesterday.

The Portage County Democratic Party says about ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Stevens Point adjusts tax rate upwards under revised budget

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point residents will be seeing a hike in their property taxes next year.

The city's finance committee has ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Stevens Point floral shop to be rebuilt into community garden

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point is offering a grant to a group to rebuild the Soransen Floral shop downtown into a community garden ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Stevens Point to discuss mall property at budget meeting

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - Stevens Point city officials will be discussing the future of the CenterPoint Mall project tonight at their annual budget meeting ...

Sun, November 06, 2011

Badgers basketball team beats UW-Stevens Point; hockey team ties St. Cloud

MADISON (WSAU)  The Badgers opened their 2011-12 basketball season with an easy exhibition-game win over UW-Stevens Point. The Badgers raced out to a 14-2 ...

Thu, November 03, 2011

Sentry to buy Stevens Point Ramada property

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Sentry Insurance in Stevens Point is going to buy the now-closed Ramada Inn. The hotel, convention center, and bar closed ...

Thu, November 03, 2011

Stevens Point raises tax levy for 2012 budget

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point residents will be paying more for taxes next year under a proposed budget.

Under the proposed plan, the ...

Tue, November 01, 2011

Stevens Point files response in mall lawsuit

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city officials have filed their official response to a lawsuit against the condemnation of Centerpoint Mall.

The city ...

Tue, November 01, 2011

Stevens Point grain facility to expand

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Archer-Daniels-Midland is buying a grain storage facility in Stevens Point. The Stockton Road location will be expanded. A-D-M says it ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Stevens Point teacher accused of having sex with underage girl

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - Prosecutors say a Stevens Point teacher started having sexual contact with an underage girl after his wife died last November ...

Thu, October 27, 2011

Small mercury spill at UPS in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A United Parcel Service sorting facility was shut down in Stevens Point yesterday morning after a small mercury spill.

A ...

Tue, October 25, 2011

Stevens Point hotel closing

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Ramada hotel in Stevens Point is closing.

The hotel will reportedly close on Sunday though the general manager did ...

Fri, October 21, 2011

Portage County Rake-a-thon kicks off tomorrow in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Portage County's United Way is helping out the community with their annual Rake-A-Thon as part of National Make a ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

UW-Stevens Point faces $1.9-million in budget cuts this year

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point's share of a statewide cut to higher education would be about $1.9-million this year, and ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

Crossing guard cuts restored in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point's finance committee heard public comments last night on possible budget cuts for next year. The city is ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Stevens Point takes control of Center Point mall

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The city of Stevens Point has used its condemnation powers to formally take over control of the Center Point Marketplace ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Solar panels not hooked up at UW-Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There are solar panels on top of a U-W Stevens Point building that the school can't afford to hook ...

Mon, October 10, 2011

Center Point mall owner sues Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The owner of the Center Point Mall in Stevens Point is suing to stop the city from condemning the mall ...

Mon, October 10, 2011

UW-Stevens Point to offer 'voter ID'-approved student cards

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) UW-Stevens Point says it will begin issuing new student ID cards that meet the photo ID requirements at Wisconsin polling ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

Stevens Point may cut crossing guards

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Money for school crossing guards may be eliminated in next year's budget in Stevens Point. The city is facing ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Habitual thief pleads guilty to stealing jewelry

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point woman accused of stealing and pawning $11,000 worth of jewelry belonging to her ex-boyfriend’s mother ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

Stevens Point teacher charged with incest, and repeated sexual assault of a child

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - A Stevens Point school teacher appeared in Wood County Circuit Court today on charges that he had a sexual relationship ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Water-rate hike proposed in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Water rates in Stevens Point may go up 30-percent next year. If approved, the average residential customer would see their ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Man arrested in Stevens Point robberies

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point police have arrested a 23-year-old man for three armed robberies.

Nicholas Weisenberger of Stevens Point is accused of ...

Mon, September 26, 2011

Stevens Point picks Kujawa as new fire chief

STEVENS POINT, Wis – (WSAU) - Stevens Point has a new fire chief.

The police and fire commission voted unanimously today to hire interim fire chief ...

Mon, September 26, 2011

Despite open-meeting concerns, Stevens Point to choose fire chief Monday

STEVENS POINT,Wis(WSAU)Stevens Pointmay get a new fire chief today.

Mayor Andrew Halverson was going to contact the finalist over the weekend ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Man accused of choking roommate

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A 53-year-old Stevens Point man is under arrest for choking his female roommate. A police report says the incident happened ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

UW-Stevens Point announces firearms rules

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) UW-Stevens Point is informing staff and students about new campus rules when Wisconsin's concealed carry law takes effect in ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

UW-Stevens Point makes repairs to campus cupola

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point is repairing its main symbol – a 22-foot cupola. Officials said the cupola has started to lean atop ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

UW-Stevens Point ranks highly in college report

UNDATED (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point is again in the top-10 for regional public universities in the Midwest the annual U.S. News and World ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Stevens Point may eliminate assessors office

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point mayor Andrew Halverson proposes eliminating the city assessors office to help close a budget gap.

Tax assessments would ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Stevens Point to buy, lease parts of CenterPoint Marketplace Mall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There are new developments in plans to move Mid-State Technical College to downtown Stevens Point.

A lawyer who represents the ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Fireworks convention blasts into Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – More than a thousand fireworks buyers and sellers are in Stevens Point this week for the National Fireworks Association's ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

UW Extension Wellness

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – UW-Stevens Point and thee other campuses are joining efforts to provide a new wellness management degree for the UW-Extension.

The ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Missing man found in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – An 87-year-old Stevens Point man has been found.

Stevens Point police released a statement this morning that Carl Pawelski had ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Stevens Point man missing from home

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – An 87-year-old Stevens Point man is missing.

Carl Pawelski left his home at 425 Wadleigh Street about 1 p.m ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Stevens Point tries to lure medical company

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A medical manufacturing company says Stevens Point is one of two finalists for a new manufacturing facility. SHINE Medical Technologies ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Road work forces new way to school

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Some road work will interfere with your way to a middle school in Stevens Point for the first couple weeks ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

UW-Stevens Point cited for asbestos violations

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A state investigation says UW-Stevens Point didn't follow proper asbestos rules during a construction project at the Communications Arts ...

Wed, August 10, 2011

Stevens Point facing $1.4-million budget shortfall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point is facing a $1.4-million dollar budget shortfall in 2012. Mayor Andrew Halverson says the city will get ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

UPDATE: Victim ID'ed in Stevens Point crash

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A 69-year-old man from Madison is dead after a crash on I-39 in Stevens Point on Wednesday afternoon. He's ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Stevens Point may qualify for state storm-aid

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point may get state aid to help clean up storm damage from last month.

The city has documented $75 ...

Sat, July 30, 2011

Stevens Point Man To Stand Trial In Attempted Murder Plot

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A trial was ordered Friday for a Stevens Point man who is accused of planning to kill his estranged wife ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Motel fire in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Fire investigators in Stevens Point do not suspect foul play in a fire early this morning at the Super 8 ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Wind damage prompts disaster declaration

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Portage County's executive has declared a state of emergency after straight line winds caused extensive damage last week.

Executive ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Power finally restored to Stevens Point after Tues. storm, heat

STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ) - Utility crews in Stevens Point are almost finished restoring power to the thousands who lost it during Tuesday night’s ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Power restoration almost complete in Stevens Point; Some relief from hot weather today

UNDATED (WSAU) In Stevens Point, utility crews made a lot of progress last night restoring power to up to 19,000 customers who lost ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Redistricting plan wins final approval; Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids move to 3rd Congressional District

MADISON (WRN-WSAU) New Legislative and Congressional district maps for Wisconsin are on their way to Governor Walker’s desk, following final approval in the ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Still some power outages in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Most -- but not all -- Wisconsin Public Service customers have their electricity back on from Wednesday night's thunderstorms. As of ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

UPDATES: Damage estimates coming in for Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Estimates are still coming in for damages from last night's storm in Stevens Point and Portage County.

Nearly every ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Cooling centers open in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Portage County has opened two cooling centers to help residents without power or air conditioning beat the heat.

The cooling ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Downtown square opens in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A long-running construction project in downtown Stevens Point is over. Yesterday the new Mathias Mitchell Square was open to traffic ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Former mall owners sue Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A judge ruled that a lawsuit by the former owner of the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall can more forward against the ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Sex offender moves to Point on Tuesday

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A man who grabbed a gas station clerk and tried to sexually assault her in a bathroom will be freed ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Point confident in medical company bid

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The mayor of Stevens Point thinks the city has a better chance of attracting a medical technology company because one ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Medical manufacturing plant may come to Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A medical-manufacturing company is considering three Wisconsin cities as possible sites for a new plant. Stevens Point is one of ...

Tue, June 14, 2011

Duffy may benefit from redistricting; Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids might move to WI-3

UNDATED (WSAU) The G-O-P is apparently using the redistricting process to try-and-keep northern Wisconsin House Republican Sean Duffy in office for awhile.

Milwaukee Journal ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Man faces charges in plot to kill wife

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A judge has delayed an initial appearance for a Stevens Point man accused of plotting to kill his estranged wife ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Decision pending on trial for habitual thief

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point woman charged with stealing and pawning $11,000 worth of gold jewelry from her ex-boyfriend’s mother ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Woman charged as habitual thief

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point woman on probation for forging checks with a state lawmaker’s signature has been charged with stealing ...

Mon, June 06, 2011

UW-Stevens Point youth scholarships to be named in Eagleburger's honor

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird says his Youth Leadership scholarships at U-W Stevens Point will be named in honor of ...

Mon, June 06, 2011

Stabbing suspect will appear in court

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Pine Grove man will be formally charged today with stabbing a woman to death last month.

Tyler Dahms will ...

Fri, June 03, 2011

Mid State Technical College relocation in limbo

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Leaders at Mid-State Technical College say they're running out of time to relocate their campus to downtown Stevens Point ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

Report on Ted Stevens plane crash faults FAA

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The pilot killed in a plane crash with former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens last summer should have undergone ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

NTSB: Ted Stevens plane crash pilot "unresponsive"

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The probable cause of the airplane crash that killed former Senator Ted Stevens and four others last summer ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

New proposal to purchase Stevens Point mall

STEVENS POINT,Wis(WSAU) The bank that foreclosed on the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall says there's another buyer that's interested in the property ...

Mon, May 23, 2011

Large graduating classes at NTC, UW-Stevens Point

UNDATED (WSAU) A record number of graduates received their degrees and certificates from North Central Technical College on Saturday. 823 graduates were honored. More ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Pointers Take Home WIAC Honors MADISON – UW-Stevens Point junior outfielder/pitcher Cody Koback<http://athletics.uwsp.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2664> was named the 2011 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Position Player of the Year and

MADISON – UW-Stevens Point junior outfielder/pitcher Cody Koback was named the 2011 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Position Player of the Year and head ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

UW-Stevens Point student finishes "Survivor" run

UNDATED (WSAU) A U-W Stevens Point student from Random Lake finished fifth on the C-B-S reality show “Survivor.” In last night’s season finale ...

Tue, May 03, 2011

Stevens Point moves to acquire Centerpoint Mall

STEVENS POINT,Wis (WSAU) – The Stevens Point city council has voted to acquire the Centerpoint Mall.

Council members voted unanimously tonight to approve the ...

Tue, May 03, 2011

Stevens Point fire chief retires

STEVENS POINT,Wis (WSAU) Long-time Stevens Point fire chief John Zinda has retired. He'd been with the fire department for 30 years. He ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Stevens Point plan commission approves mall acquisition

STEVENS POINT,Wis (WSAU) – The Stevens Point plan commission has given the city council the go ahead to acquire the Centerpoint Mall.

Commissioners voted ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Agreement on student fees at UW-Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There's an agreement between U-W Stevens Point and its Student Government Association over how student fee money will be ...

Mon, April 25, 2011

Fatal fire in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There was a fatal fire in Stevens Point on Friday night. It happened at a home in the 2000 block ...

Sat, April 23, 2011

Ted Stevens memorial holiday established in Alaska

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The last Saturday of July will now be known in Alaska as "Ted Stevens Day," under a new ...

Thu, April 21, 2011

Pilot in control when Senator Ted Stevens plane crashed: report

By Yereth Rosen

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The pilot of a plane carrying former Senator Ted Stevens was apparently in control of the aircraft and ...

Thu, April 21, 2011

Stevens Point testing new LED streetlights

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point is hoping changing out their streetlights to new L-E-D fixtures will help save them money.

Public works director ...

Fri, April 15, 2011

Bus, car crash in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A driver who failed to stop for a red light crashed into a school bus in Stevens Point today.

The ...

Fri, April 15, 2011

Stevens Point Brewery ranks high on craft-brewers list

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Congratulations to Stevens Point Brewery. The Colorado-based Brewers Association says Point Brewery ranks in the Top 50 out of 1700 ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Trivia Weekend kicks off tonight in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Get your thinking caps on for an entire weekend of Trivia.

UW-Stevens Point's WWSP is hosting their 42nd annual ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Quiet morning at UW-Stevens Point for budget hearing

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – It was a quiet morning today at UW-Stevens Point for the start of an 8 hour public hearing on the ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Halverson wins reelection in Stevens Point mayor race

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point Voters have re-elected Mayor Andrew Halverson.

Halverson says that he's always humbled and honored when he wins ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Car crash in Stevens Point kills one

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A 62-year-old Stevens Point woman is dead after an Monday afternoon accident.

Stevens Point Police responded to the 4500 block ...

Mon, April 04, 2011

Marshfield Clinic plans new building near Stevens Point Airport

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) – Marshfield Clinic is taking the first steps towards a new building in Stevens Point.

Marshfield Clinic is making plans to build ...

Mon, April 04, 2011

Fireworks convention comes to Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point will host the annual National Fireworks Association convention this fall. The event will be at the Stevens Point ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

UW-Stevens Point faculty votes to unionize

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The faculty at U-W Stevens Point voted overwhelmingly to unionize. The vote was 283 in favor, 15 against.

That's ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

Winning Badger 5 ticket sold in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A gas station in Stevens Point sold a lottery ticket that won the $43,000 prize in the Badger 5 ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

School break-in in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A 27-year-old man is under arrest after breaking into P.J.Jacobs Junior High School in Stevens Point yesterday morning ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Stevens Point mayor, challenger face off in debate

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson defended his first term in office, telling voters he is ready to seek out controversy ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Parts of Stevens Point mall will remain as retail space

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) City officials say part of the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall will remain open as retail space, as other parts of the ...

Sat, March 26, 2011

Hearing On Walker Budget Set For Stevens Point

MADISON (WSAU) The first of four public hearings on Governor Scott Walker's two-year budget plan for Wisconsin will be held April 8 in ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

Stevens Point redevelopment begins

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The re-development of Mathias Mitchell Square in downtown Stevens Point will begin next week. Crews will begin work on Wednesday ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Stevens Point buys CenterPoint Marketplace Mall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point and Valley Bank have reached an agreement on the sale of the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall. The city will ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Union rally targets M&I Bank in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Yesterday morning there was a union rally outside M & I Bank in Stevens Point. Members of Local 584 and a ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Record number of teacher-retirements in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Now that it appears unlikely that the Stevens Point school board will reach a contract extension with teachers, a record ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Yudchitz steps out of Stevens Point mayor's race

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Even as absentee ballots get ready to head out to Stevens Point voters, one of the names on the Mayoral ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Teachers picket Stevens Point school board meeting

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Teachers in the Stevens Point school district were picketing yesterday because they haven't reached a contract agreement with their ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Talks to sell Stevens Point mall stalled

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The owner of the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall says talks to sell the property to Stevens Point have hit a snag ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Stevens Point reaches agreement with unionized bus drivers

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point transit system has reached a contract agreement with its drivers. Without it, the bus system could have ...

Mon, March 14, 2011

Wausau, Stevens Point continue budget talks with teachers unions tonight

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – Teachers unions and school districts in Wausau and Stevens Point continue negotiations tonight.

Both school boards have scheduled special sessions tonight ...

Mon, March 14, 2011

Obey library to be created at UW-Stevens Point, UW-Marathon County

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – UW-Stevens Point and UWMC will soon be home to a collection of paper, notes and letters from the career of David ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Assault suspect may be living near Stevens Point

UNDATED (WSAU) A suspect from an assault from six months ago in Waushara County may be living in the Stevens Point area.

Authorities are ...

Tue, March 01, 2011

UW Stevens Point leader opposed of system-split

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson says he's worried that Governor Walker will propose separating U-W Madison from the ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Stevens Point man convicted in federal mail fraud case

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point man has pled guilty to federal mail fraud charges for scamming a sales incentive program out of nearly ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

UW-Stevens Point student on Survivor

UNDATED (WSAU) A U-W Stevens Point student is one of the contestants on the new season of Survivor on CBS television. The first episode ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Stevens Point considers disbanding CDA

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The mayor of Stevens Point wants to do away with the city's community development authority.

Mayor Andrew Halverson wants ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Laird to receive UW-Stevens Point honorary degree

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point will bestow an honorary doctorate on Melvin Laird, former congressman and Secretary of Defense. He'll receive ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Stevens Point man attends Westminster dog show

UNDATED (WSAU) The nation’s most famous dog show begins today in New York – and one of the exhibitors will be a Stevens Point ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

Stevens Point joins Metro Fire District

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point Fire department has joined a partnership with two other area fire departments.

The Portage County Metro Fire ...

Wed, February 02, 2011

Stevens Point police bust heroin ring

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Two men and two women from Stevens Point have been arrested for trafficking heroin.

The police department wrapped up a ...

Fri, January 28, 2011

No decision on next Stevens Point school superintendent

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point school board interviewed three finalists to be the next school superintendent. They met in closed session last ...

Fri, January 28, 2011

Hybrid busses coming to Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point will soon add three new hybrid busses to its public transportation fleet.

Federal grants will cover the purchase ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

Stevens Point school district could choose superintendent today

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point School board has a busy day of interviews ahead of itself as the three candidates for superintendent ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Jobless rate falls in Wausau, Stevens Point

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) – New numbers show improvement in the local job market last month.

The seasonally unadjusted jobless rate fell in the Wausau metro ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Stevens Point holds hearing on Centerpoint Mall project

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point residents have a chance to weigh in tonight on a proposal to purchase Centerpoint Mall and renovate it ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

UW-Stevens Point hosts hazmat drill today

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) – If you see emergency crews and vehicles at UW-Stevens Point today, don't panic; it's just a drill.

The ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

UW-Stevens Point facuilty considers union

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) UW-Stevens Point faculty will vote in February or March on forming a union to negotiate salary, benefits, and work conditions ...

Tue, January 11, 2011

UW-Stevens Point student on Survivor

UNDATED (WSAU) A U-W Stevens Point student is one of the contestants on the CBS reality show "Survivor".

The show's web site says ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Stevens Point council decides against mayoral primary

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) – A move to force a primary in Stevens Point's mayoral race has failed a city council vote.

Three people ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Stevens Point city council to decide on primary elections tonight

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point city council will be meeting in a special session tonight to decide whether to not to hold ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Local architect joins Stevens Point mayor's race

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A local architect has decided to join in the Mayor's race in Stevens Point.

Bill Yudchitz says city leadership ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Stevens Point plans bonding referendum

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point voters will decide during a binding referendum February 15th whether the city should borrow $5.9 million to ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

3-car crash outside Stevens Point city hall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There was a three-car crash outside City Hall in Stevens Point yesterday morning. It happened around 9am, when the driver ...

Mon, December 27, 2010

Christmas house fire in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There were no injuries in a Christmas Day fire on Heffron Street in Stevens Point. It happened around 9pm, and ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

7 finalists for Stevens Point superintendent

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point board of education is reviewing a list of seven finalists for their superintendent opening. One of the ...

Mon, December 20, 2010

UW-Stevens Point holds winter graduation

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Congratulations to the 583 winter-graduates from U-W Stevens Point. They got their diplomas on Saturday. The school held two winter ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

Stevens Point to convert mall into college campus

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point will demolish part of the CenterPoint mall next year to make room for a new downtown campus for ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

MSTC to move Stevens Point campus downtown

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Mid-State Technical College will move its Stevens Point campus downtown.

The move will nearly double the amount of space the ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

Stevens Point gets thirty applicants for superintendent position

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point's school board will soon be getting their first round of choices for a new school superintendent.

Search ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

Weston and Stevens Point receive conservation awards

UNDATED, Wis. (WSAU) – Weston and Stevens Point are both being honored this week with conservation awards from state organizations.

Weston has joined five other ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Stevens Point considers fate of 102-year-old building

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson is mulling over whether to tear down a historic building. He says the costs of ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Senator's rep to hold office hours in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – You can weigh in on an issue before Congress or get some help today if you are having problems with ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

Stevens Point garage fire linked to string of arsons

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A garage fire in Stevens Point is connected to a series of 20 unsolved arson fires dating back to 2008 ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Halverson announces reelection bid for Stevens Point Mayor

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point's mayor will be running for another term.

Andrew Halverson announced his reelection bid at Spectra Print today ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Halverson running for another term as Stevens Point mayor

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson is running for another term.

He'll make the announcement at noon today at Spectra ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Live music venue to close in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point will lose a live music venue at the end of the month. The Garage will close at the ...

Mon, November 15, 2010

Stevens Point to lower mill rate by 8 cents next year

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point will be lowering taxes a little for next year's budget.

Comptroller John Schlice says they'll be ...

Fri, October 29, 2010

Stevens Point thief steals $210,000 in coins and jewelry

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point police are hunting for the thief who stole 7,000 ounces of silver from a house this week ...

Thu, October 28, 2010

Stevens Point, Marshfield, Fond du Lac rank highly on "best small cities" list

UNDATED (WSAU) Forbes Magazine is out with its annual list of the best small cities to raise a family in. Four Wisconsin cities made ...

Mon, October 25, 2010

UW-Stevens Point athletic director to retire

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Long-time U-W Stevens Point athletic director Frank O'Brien is announcing his retirement.

The university says his last day will ...

Fri, October 22, 2010

Stevens Point to thin deer population

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point has approved harvesting 50 antlerless deer within the city limits between now and December. The city’s deer ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

New candidate for mayor in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point alderman Mike Wiza is the first candidate to announce for Mayor. The election is next April.

Wiza said ...

Thu, October 07, 2010

Stevens Point, Plover, Whiting fire departments discuss cooperation agreement

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point Fire Department is negotiating a manpower and equipment-sharing agreement with Whiting and Plover. The departments already have ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Stevens Point architect to lead Midwest Renewable Energy Association

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Midwest Renewable Energy Association has a new leader. He's an architect from Stevens Point.

Thomas Brown is one ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

Portage County and Stevens Point make disaster declarations

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point and Portage County are both turning to the state for help with the recent flooding.

The city and ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

Another store leaves Stevens Point mall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There will soon be only three stores remaining in the CenterPoint Marketplace Mall in Stevens Point. Yesterday the clothing store ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

Stevens Point awards final liquor license

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A Mexican restaurant on Church Street was awarded the final full liquor license in Stevens Point last night. The application ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Road work scheduled on I-39 in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Work will start today on one of the ramps from Highway 10 to I-39 in Stevens Point.

Work crews will ...

Wed, September 15, 2010

Stevens Point approves AmeriCorps agreement

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point city leaders have given final approval to an agreement with AmeriCorps that includes leasing the old Jackson Elementary ...

Fri, September 10, 2010

Walk for Hope starts tomorrow in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Portage County health department is hoping to help raise awareness about depression and suicide with their annual Walk For ...

Tue, September 07, 2010

Officers called to Stevens Point nightclub

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Nine Stevens Point police officers responded to a loud argument outside Steel Night Club early Sunday morning.

Police reports say ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

AmeriCorps jobs coming to Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point will use a $200-thousand grant to bring AmeriCorps workers into the city for various community projects. The funding ...

Tue, August 31, 2010

Stevens Point tests new warning sirens today

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – If you hear sirens in Stevens Point today, don't be alarmed, it's only a test.

The city has ...

Sun, August 22, 2010

WATCH: District 88 Republican State Representative Bob Genetski with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) Michigan District 88 State Representative Bob Genetski out of Saugatuck joined WHTC News Director Gary Stevens for a one-on-one interview at the ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

UW-Stevens Point scores high in U.S. News and World Report survey

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) UW-Stevens Point is on the new top-ten list of best regional public universities in the Midwest. The list is published ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

Stevens Point names interim school superintendent

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point Area Board of Education named an interim school superintendent yesterday. He's Atilla Weninger. And he'll ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Stevens Point school district delays interim superintendent hiring

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point school board has not decided on an interim superintendent. They interviewed two applicants for the position on ...

Thu, August 12, 2010

Robbery in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Police are investigating a Tuesday night robbery in Stevens Point.

Around 11pm a woman says she was robbed while making ...

Tue, August 10, 2010

UPDATE: Former Sen. Ted Stevens Dies In Plane Crash

ANCHORAGE, Ak. (WTAQ) - Former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens has died in a plane crash near Dillingham, Alaska. 

The single-engine plane went down last night ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

WATCH: Michigan State Rep Arlan Meekhof Interview with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND  -- Michigan State Representative Arlan Meekhof sat down with whtc.com News Director Gary Stevens Monday.  The full interview is below:

Mon, August 02, 2010

Short term construction starts in Wausau and Stevens Point

UNDATED (WSAU) – Two short term local road projects will start up today in Wausau and Stevens Point.

Wausau public works crews will close McIndoe ...

Thu, July 29, 2010

Stevens Point reopens fire chief search

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point had announced two finalists to become the city's next fire chief. The Police and Fire Commission voted ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

Stevens Point man faces animal cruelty charge

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A Stevens Point man was in court yesterday, accused of animal mistreatment causing death. 36-year-old Steven Colegrove sent a text ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

Stevens Point approves new skate park

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point's city council has approved the construction of a new skate park at Bukolt Park.

The $332,000 ...

Fri, July 16, 2010

Stevens Point nearing final choice for fire chief

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point city leaders have picked two finalists for the vacant fire chief position.

The Police and Fire commission voted ...

Wed, June 30, 2010

UW-Stevens Point removes plastic bottles from campus vending machines

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point will ban the sale of water in plastic bottles starting this fall. The school's new vending ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

Power quickly restored in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) About 36-hundred Wisconsin Public Service customers were without electricity in Stevens Point yesterday.

W-P-S says the problem was a crow ...

Mon, June 28, 2010

State ignores claim over UW-Stevens Point student fees

UNDATED (WSAU) State lawmakers will ignore a legal claim filed by state senator Russ Decker's son. Jeffrey Decker wants his 80-dollar student fee ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Developer backs out of Stevens Point apartment project

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The company that was going to build downtown apartments in Stevens Point is dropping out of the project. No reason ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

Jobless rate drops in Wausau, Stevens Point

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – The Wausau metro area added more than a thousand jobs last month as service providing companies put at least 800 people ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

Stevens Point drinking water wins national taste test

CHICAGO (WSAU) Stevens Point has the best tasting tap water in the nation. That's the result of a taste test at the American ...

Sat, June 19, 2010

Stevens Point Welcomes Home Nat'l Guard Soldiers

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - Country music and free food highlight Saturday's Stevens Point celebration, welcoming home some 3,200 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers ...

Tue, June 15, 2010

Stevens Point street work delayed until Wednesday

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Some road work that was planned for downtown Stevens Point today is on hold until tomorrow.

Crews were going to ...

Fri, June 11, 2010

Roadwork begins in Stevens Point next week

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There's new roadwork in Stevens Point planned for next week.

On Tuesday Minnesota Avenue will be widened to include ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

3,200 WI Nat'l Guard Soldiers to Get Stevens Point Homecoming

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - All 3,200 soldiers who spent last year in Iraq with the Wisconsin National Guard’s Red Arrow Brigade will ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Audit says student-leadership increases at UW-Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A state audit report shows that U-W Stevens Point is making strides in addressing concerns about a decline in student ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Report: UW-Stevens Point Working on Fixing Student Influence Decline

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - A state audit report shows that UW-Stevens Point is making strides in addressing concerns about a decline in student influence ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Stevens Point community development director quits

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Mike Morrissey, who began working as Stevens Point's Director of Community Development less than 6-months ago is resigning. Before ...

Fri, May 28, 2010

Last suspect in Stevens Point Murder For Hire sentenced

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - A Portage County judge sentenced the last of three suspects to 10 years in prison Friday for a murder-for-hire scheme ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Stevens Point schools may have interim superintendent for one-year

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point Area Board of Education may take up to a year to hire a new school superintendent. They ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

$1.2-M bid for Stevens Point mall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Center Point Marketplace Mall in Stevens Point will be sold to the bank for 1-point-2 million dollars. The owners ...

Mon, May 17, 2010

Stevens Point educator plans to retire

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A top administrator in the Stevens Point school district will retire next month.

Assistant superintendent for educational services Art Reinhardt ...

Wed, May 12, 2010

Stevens Point Catholic School, Church Sued in Sex Abuse Case

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Catholic high school in Stevens Point and church officials are being sued by a man who said a teacher ...

Wed, May 12, 2010

Stevens Point students will pay activity fees next fall

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) For the first time Stevens Point high school students will have to pay activity fees to take part in sports ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

Stevens Point school superintendent resigns

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point school superintendent Dr. Steven Johnson has quit.

Johnson announced his resignation Tuesday. It won't take effect until ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Hospital lockdown false alarm, say Stevens Point police

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - St. Michael's hospital in Stevens Point was locked down for about an hour today after police received a 911 ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Stevens Point Hospital Locked Down After Report of Worker with Rifle

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - A hospital in Stevens Point was locked down for over an hour Monday, after a maintenance employee was mistakenly identified ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Sex offender to be released in Stevens Point tomorrow

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The department of corrections is getting ready to release a sex offender into the Stevens Point area.

33 year old ...

Fri, May 07, 2010

"Undie Run" fundraiser at UW-Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) It’s an unusual way to donate used clothing to the needy. Tomorrow a group of U-W Stevens Point students ...

Fri, May 07, 2010

Woodchucks Announce Stevens Point Game

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Wisconsin Woodchucks have announced the date of their annual game in Stevens Point. The Chucks will face Wisconsin Rapids on ...

Tue, May 04, 2010

UW System recommends new Stevens Point chancellor

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The University of Wisconsin has recommended the provost at Oklahoma City University as the next chancellor at UW-Stevens Point.

The ...

Tue, May 04, 2010

Long term bridge work on I-39 in Stevens Point starts today

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Get ready for more long term highway construction in Stevens Point as crews start closing lanes on I-39.

Project Manager ...

Mon, May 03, 2010

More road closures in Stevens Point, Wausau

UNDATED (WSAU) - Two more road closures will be starting this morning in Central Wisconsin.

I-39 Northbound at the HWY 66 Interchange in Stevens Point ...

Thu, April 29, 2010

Top administrator leaves Stevens Point schools

UNDATED (WSAU) A top administrator in the Stevens Point Area School District is leaving to join the D-C Everest District. Jack Stoskopf had been ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Skateboard park ok'ed in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point leaders have approved a new skateboard park in Bukolt Park.

The project had been discussed since 2005. Now ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

Mayor talks with Stevens Point garden activists

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There are two new developments in the ongoing dispute between Stevens Point and a group of community garden activists. They ...

Thu, April 22, 2010

Activists refuse to leave vacant lot in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A small group of organizers want to put up a community garden on the site of the old Lulaby Furniture ...

Mon, April 19, 2010

6,000 take part in Stevens Point trivia contest

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The world's largest trivia contest was held over the weekend in Stevens Point. It's a fundraiser for FM-90 ...

Fri, April 16, 2010

Stevens Point pilot crashes plane in Baraboo

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A pilot from Stevens Point crashed his small plane in a farmers field in Baraboo. The pilot was fighting strong ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

Stevens Point Woman Gets Plea Deal in Husband Murder Plot

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - A woman has been convicted of plotting to kill her husband in Stevens Point. Carla Glodowski is scheduled to be ...

Wed, April 14, 2010

Double elimination ends "Idol" dreams for Garcia, Stevens

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andrew Garcia didn't have to sweat his fate long on Wednesday's "American Idol" when he was ...

Wed, April 14, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings comes to Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Buffalo Wild Wings will open a second Central Wisconsin restaurant this fall. A new location is under construction on U ...

Tue, April 13, 2010

Stevens Point school board lays off over 35 teachers to cover budget hole

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Over 35 Stevens Point area teachers are out of a job next year as the district finalized $2.9 million ...

Mon, April 12, 2010

UW-Stevens Point graduate wins Pulitzer Prize for news photography

UNDATED (WSAU) Congratulations to U-W Stevens Point graduate Mary Chind. She won a Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography yesterday.

The 42-year-old U-W-S-P grad ...

Mon, April 12, 2010

Stevens Point school board faces budget cuts

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point school board will decide tonight how to cut $2.9 million from its budget after voters rejected ...

Fri, April 09, 2010

U.S. Sen's Kohl, Feingold Play Big Role in Naming Stevens Successor

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - For the second time in 2 years, Wisconsin’s U.S. senators will both have a larger than normal say ...

Fri, April 09, 2010

Supreme Court Justice Stevens to resign

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Liberal Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced on Friday he would resign, and President Barack Obama promised to ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

Stevens Point school referendum fails

Voters said no Tuesday to school referenda in Stevens Point and Spencer.

The Stevens Point referendum was a two-year, $7.1 million measure. It ...

Mon, April 05, 2010

Body ID'ed in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Stevens Point police have ID’ed a body pulled from the Wisconsin River on Friday. It’s 56-year-old Bernice Adams ...

Sat, April 03, 2010

High court's Stevens to decide soon on retiring

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, a leader of the court's liberal wing, will decide soon whether to retire after 35 ...

Sat, April 03, 2010

Body Found In River In Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wi (WSAU) A fisherman discovered a body in the Wisconsin River north of Bukolt Park in Stevens Point Friday afternoon. The body ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

UW-Stevens Point celebrates basketball championship

UNDATED (WSAU) Governor Doyle will declare today U-W Stevens Point Pointers day celebrating the school's N-C-A-A basketball championship last month. Stevens Point won ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Armed robber hits Stevens Point video store

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - Stevens Point Police are on the hunt for a armed robber that stole money from the Family Video store on ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

Stevens Point schools consider teacher layoffs

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point Area School Board is notifying 42 teachers that they could be laid off before the start of ...

Mon, March 22, 2010

Stevens Point to host seminar on fatal crash investigations

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Police officers and prosecutors from around the state will get help investigating vehicular homicide cases over the next three days ...

Fri, March 19, 2010

Car crash in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) There was a two-car crash yesterday afternoon in Stevens Point. There were no serious injuries.

Just before 5pm a woman ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

Unemployment up in Wausau, Stevens Point

WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) Unemployment in Central Wisconsin's two largest cities has risen above 10-percent. In Wausau, the jobless rate for January rose from ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Authorities Looking For Stevens Point Serial Arsonist

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - Stevens Point investigators think they may be looking for a serial arsonist. Police have asked the public to help them ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Winning lotto ticket sold in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Someone who bought a winning lottery ticket in Stevens Point is $10,000 richer.

The state lottery said a lottery ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Stevens Point police seek tips in 20 unsolved fires

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point police need your help finding an arsonist who has set 20 fires since May 2008.

“We take this ...

Wed, March 10, 2010

DNR deer management hearings tonight in Wausau, Stevens Point

UNDATED (WSAU) The D-N-R holds two hearings today on Wisconsin's deer population and last season's deer hunt.

One meeting will be in ...

Wed, March 10, 2010

Stevens Point mall property to be auctioned in May

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The CenterPoint Marketplace Mall in downtown Stevens Point will be sold at auction on May 3rd. Dial Properties, the mall ...

Mon, March 08, 2010

Stevens Point to start external search for new chief

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point's police and fire commission is moving forward with an external search for their next Fire Chief.

Current ...

Sun, March 07, 2010

Record turn out for Stevens Point Bock Run

STEVENS POINT (WSAU) The weather was warmer, and the crowds were large. A record 2,000 runners took part in the Stevens Point Bock ...

Fri, March 05, 2010

JC Penny will close Stevens Point store

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) J-C Penny had a store in Stevens Point since 1924. They'd been in the CenterPlace Market Mall since 1985 ...

Fri, March 05, 2010

Stevens Point hosts summer homecoming for Guard families

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point will be playing host to the official homecoming party for a division of the Wisconsin National Guard.

The ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Stevens Point school administrators warned of layoffs in 2011

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point area school board voted for a second time to send out notices to school administrators that their ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Stevens Point police to improve communication with University students

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point police and fire commission is aiming to make some changes in the way it interacts with the ...

Mon, March 01, 2010

Sex offender set free in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A convicted sex offender is being released into Stevens Point today.

Forty-nine-year-old Jheri Johnson has completed his prison sentence and ...

Mon, March 01, 2010

Barrett makes campaign stop in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett made a campaign visit to Stevens Point yesterday. He took a walking tour of downtown and ...

Thu, February 25, 2010

Five finalists picked for UW-Stevens Point chancellor

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The search for a new UW-Stevens Point chancellor is down to five finalists. The search committee has forwarded the names ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Stevens Point "Community TV" facing funding cuts

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Wausau has already cut funding for its public access cable channel. Now Stevens Point may do the same.

The change ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

Stevens Point a safe city, survey says

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point residents feel safe in their city, according to a new community safety survey.

The report, released last week ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

I-39 roadwork today in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Crews are planning to close the left lane of northbound I-39/US 51, near the US 10 east off ramp ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

UW-Stevens Point debates total smoking ban on campus

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) U-W Stevens Point is considering a proposal to make the entire campus smoke-free when Wisconsin's indoor smoking ban takes ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

Police, hotel management say Stevens Point sex weekend cancelled

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The police chief in Stevens Point and a hotel owner say a sex weekend has been cancelled at the Royale ...

Tue, January 26, 2010

Stevens Point schools to request $2.7-M from voters

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point school board has decided how much money it will ask for at referendum this spring: 2-point-7 million ...

Mon, January 25, 2010

Soldiers return home to Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) More soldiers from Central Wisconsin have completed their demobilization and have been reunited with their families. Yesterday morning the 120th ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

Sex offender released in Stevens Point today

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - A sex offender convicted of sexually assaulting teenage girls in 2004 is being released into Stevens Point today.

Thirty-one-year-old Curtis ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

Two U-W Stevens Point students arrested for burglaries

MARSHFIELD, Wis (WSAU) Marshfield police believe they've solved a string of burglaries that date back to December. Two U-W Stevens Point students are ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Stevens Point plans to rebuild levy, says mayor

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - The city of Stevens Point is asking a group of engineers to research what it would take to bring the ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

WPS linesmen teach electrical safety in Stevens Point schools

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - Wisconsin public service is hoping to teach students about electrical safety through an in classroom program called Path To Ground ...

Tue, December 22, 2009

Stevens Point makes more school cuts

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point school board is making deep staffing cuts after voters rejected a referendum last month.

Last night the ...

Thu, December 10, 2009

Stevens Point Man Gets 9 Years Prison In Son's Death

STEVENS POINT (WRN) - A Stevens Point man has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for shaking his 5-week-old son to death. A Portage ...

Fri, December 04, 2009

Flyers sack Stevens and put Laviolette behind the bench

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The slumping Philadelphia Flyers have fired coach John Stevens and replaced him with Peter Laviolette, General Manager Paul Holmgren said on Friday ...

Thu, December 03, 2009

Stevens Point offers free bus service on Fridays through Christmas

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Looking for a quick way around for your holiday shopping this weekend? Stevens Point has a deal for you.

Each ...

Fri, November 27, 2009

Former Stevens Point-Pacelli student considered for sainthood

UNDATED (WSAU) A former student at Stevens Point-Pacelli is being considered for sainthood by the Roman Catholic Church.

The beatification process has begun for ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

School board to hold listening session in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point school district residents can help the school board figure out how to move forward with a major budget ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Stevens Point property taxes to rise in 2010

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Property taxes will go up in Stevens Point next year under a budget the City Council approved Monday.

The city ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Stevens Point residents to pay more in taxes next year

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Property taxes will go up in Stevens Point next year under a budget the City Council approved Monday.

The city ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, on tour after 33 years

By Douglas MacLaurin

LONDON (Reuters) - British folk singer Yusuf Islam takes the stage on Sunday on his first full tour since 1976, when he ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

Stevens Point schools facing deep cuts after referendum rejection

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The Stevens Point Area School District will likely see large-scale staff cuts after voters rejected a 23-million dollar, three year ...

Tue, November 03, 2009

Voters reject $23 million Stevens Point school referendum

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point school leaders will be forced to make some tough budget cuts after voters rejected a $23 million operating ...

Tue, November 03, 2009

Hearing on deer hunting changes tonight in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – You can tell the Department of Natural Resources what you think about plans to change how the state deer herd ...

Mon, November 02, 2009

Stevens Point school officials ready for referendum vote

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – As the election runs tomorrow, voters in Stevens Point will decide the school district's future as they vote on ...

Mon, October 26, 2009

Stevens Point schools vote tomorrow on pay freeze

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point School district will tomorrow consider an offer from its unions and staff to take part in a ...

Tue, October 20, 2009

Informational meeting on Stevens Point school referendum scheduled for Thursday

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point voters will get a chance to hear both sides of the issue on a proposed school referendum at ...

Mon, October 19, 2009

Stevens Point hires former Wausau city official

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) –Wausau’s former community development director will fill the same role in Stevens Point.

The City Council voted 10-0 Monday ...

Mon, October 19, 2009

40 victims in Stevens Point, Marshfield debit-card scam

UNDATED (WSAU) Police in Portage and Wood Counties say 40 victims have now come forward in a ATM-card scam involving the Hancock Fabrics stores ...

Fri, October 16, 2009

Stevens Point man convicted of supplying drugs

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) A Stevens Point man was found guilty yesterday of delivering the drugs that a 25-year-old overdosed on in 2007.

A ...

Fri, October 16, 2009

Stevens Point close to hiring former Wausau official

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – Stevens Point has moved a step closer to replacing its community development director.

The city’s personnel committee recommended the ...

Tue, October 13, 2009

Lockdown at UW-Stevens Point is false alarm

STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) The U-W Stevens Point campus was locked down earlier this morning, for what turned out to be a false alarm ...

Mon, October 12, 2009

FHA's Stevens says agency can handle expected loss