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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Curbside Voting

If you cannot enter the polling place or absentee voting location due to disability, curbside voting is available. Two poll workers will bring you your ballot & conduct voting at your vehicle or at the polling place entrance.

 If you vote curbside, you are not required to sign the poll list.

If you vote curbside and need to update your voter registration due to an address or name change, or if you are not currently a registered voter, you may also register to vote curb...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

March 20 City Council Meeting Video Online, on TV, & on Radio

The March 20 City Council meeting video is online. It will play on Community TV (Spectrum Ch. 984 and TDS Ch. 13) and on 105.9 FM WSNP-LP radio Tues., March 21 at 5 & 10:00 pm, & Wed., March 22 at 7:30 am. For captions, watch it on our YouTube channel.

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

It's Pothole Season - Please Drive Carefully

At this time every year, but some more than others, the constant thaw-freeze-rethaw-refreeze weather cycle turns cracks in the roads into potholes. The City currently has 3 crews patching potholes every day, but even patched holes can re-open overnight.

During the day, snow and ice melt and the water gets in the cracks in the road. When the temperature drops at night, the water turns to ice and expands, breaking off pieces of pavement. The expansion is a powerful process that can turn a small crack into ...

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Road Construction/Closings
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Release of Sex Offender in Stevens Point: Antonio Saenz

Upon release from prison, Antonio Saenz will live at 1504 Water St. He will be on supervision with the Wis. Dept. of Corrections and monitored by the Sex Offender Registry Program with the Division of Community Corrections in Portage County, WI.

Antonio Saenz is also subject to a lifetime GPS monitoring.

Date of Birth: 4/25/1967Male/WhiteHeight: 5’6”    Weight: 159Hair: Gray (Shaved/Balding)Eyes: Brown

Offense: Second Degree Sexual Assault of a child; ...

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Police
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Absentee Voting at Dimensions Living, March 24

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting for the residents at Dimensions Living Stevens Point, 5625 Sandpiper Dr., at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting for the residents of this facility for the April 4, 2023 election at the above time and place. Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear ...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Absentee Voting at Portage Co. Health Care Ctr., March 29

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting at Portage County Health Care Center, 825 Whiting Avenue, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting for the residents of this facility for the April 4, 2023 election at the above time and place. Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear ...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

City-Wide Property Revaluation

Stevens Point is working to complete a city-wide revaluation for the 2023 assessment year & is mandated by the State to complete this revaluation. Our goal is to conduct an accurate & transparent revaluation, which will affect all properties in the city.

In order for the City to best revalue properties within the community, we ask for your cooperation throughout the process. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Revaluation. If you have any additional questions, please contact the City A...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Absentee Voting at Willow Brooke Point Senior Living, 1800 Bluebell Ln., March 23

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting at Willow Brooke Point Senior Living, 1800 Bluebell Lane, at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting for the residents of this facility for the April 4, 2023 election at the above time and place. Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear ...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Absentee Voting at Willow Brooke Point Senior Living, 1801 Lilac Ln., March 23

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting at Willow Brooke Point Senior Living, 1801 Lilac Lane, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Stevens Point will be administering absentee voting for the residents of this facility for the April 4, 2023 election at the above time and place. Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear ...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Stevens Point & Other Local Governments Band Together on Climate Issues

Stevens Point is one of 12 cities & 3 counties which are members of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, a group that is focused on climate issues & aims to ensure Wisconsin residents get their “fair share” of federal resources.

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Possible Quorum of HPDRC Attending Webinar

A quorum of the Stevens Point Historic Preservation Design Review Commission members may attend a webinar on Preservation Planning presented by the NAPC on Thursday, March 23, 12:00 - 1:30 pm. No official business will be conducted.

Public Notices
Posted on: March 6, 2023

Missing Person, Cole B. Peterson, Recovered

The body of Cole B. Peterson, who was reported missing on Saturday, March 4, was recovered from the Wisconsin River on Sunday, March 5. Foul play is not suspected, but an investigation is ongoing. Our prayers are with Cole's family.

On March 4, at approximately 3:01 pm, officers from the Stevens Point Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Stevens Point for a report of a missing person, identified as Cole B. Peterson, born May 6, 2002. Information gathered by Officers sh...

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Police
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Notice of Referenda on Road Construction Projects

At an election in the City of Stevens Point, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, two questions regarding road construction projects in the city will be submitted to a vote of the people.

One of the questions will be: "Shall the City of Stevens Point reconstruct Bliss Avenue from Water Street to approximately Park Avenue, Mason Street from Water Street to approximately Park Avenue, Prairie Street from approximately the CN Railroad to ...

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Elections / Voting
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Voting by Absentee Ballot

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be regist...

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Elections / Voting
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Stevens Point Receives Best of State Award for Liquid to Dried Biosolids Conversion Project

Stevens Point and Donohue & Associates received the 2023 American Council of Engineering Companies Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Best of State Award for the Liquid to Dried Biosolids Conversion Project at the City’s wastewater treatment facility.

Donohue and the City collaborated to bring multiple departments together and create a solution for cost-effective wastewater treatment, utility vehicle storage, and interdepartmental networking - all with a renewable focus on using existing resources (bio...

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Water & Wastewater
Posted on: February 15, 2023

“PEEPS” Art Exhibit Call for Art

A community favorite, the PEEPS show at the Riverfront Arts Center, is accepting submissions for their annual PEEPS Exhibition. Submissions due at the Riverfront Arts Center March 30 - March 31, 11-4 pm, $5 per entry.

Submission forms are available at the Riverfront Arts Center or here:

Channel your sense of imagination, humor, and creativity to create a diorama, assemblage, sculpture, collage, etc. Become inspired by a punny phrase, book, son...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

“Emerging Artists” Student Art Exhibition

The Riverfront Arts Center welcomes the Stevens Point community to our annual “Emerging Artists” exhibition. Opening reception will be March 3, 4:30-7 pm, and the work will be on display until Sunday, March 26.

Artwork featured by artists grades 7-12 was selected by local art teachers at Ben Franklin Junior High School, P.J. Jacobs Junior High School, Stevens Point Area Senior High School, Pacelli Catholic High School, and St. Paul Lutheran School. 

Ther...

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

Help Wanted - Summer Engineering Aide

Primary duties include construction and design surveying, construction inspection, and marking utility locations. Additionally, employee may assist with other engineering activities. $15.90 hourly.

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