Stevens Point Daily Brief: Heart Health, City Hall Progress, Weekend Highlights

Good morning, Stevens Point. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around town today.

Fire and EMS launch “Keep the Heart Red” campaign

The city’s fire department and county EMS team are using American Heart Month to push a new wave of education on heart disease and cardiac emergencies. The month‑long “Keep the Heart Red” campaign focuses on spotting warning signs, calling 911 quickly, and knowing how to use CPR and AEDs. Outreach will run through February with tips, training opportunities, and reminders shared across the community.

Demolition underway at future City Hall site

Work continues at 1039 Ellis Street, where crews began demolition prep in late January at the future home of Stevens Point’s new City Hall. Early work includes abatement, safety fencing, and salvaging reusable materials from the old structure, with heavier demolition expected to ramp up later this month. City leaders say the project is designed to honor the site’s history while creating a more efficient, modern home for city services.

Civic meetings and videos now online

If you missed recent discussions at City Hall, several meeting recordings are now available to watch. Videos from this week’s Sustainability Commission session are online, alongside recent Police and Fire Commission and City Plan Commission meetings. City staff are also reminding residents about upcoming February committee meetings and the February 17 spring primary, including public testing of voting equipment.

Arts, cards, and campus concerts

The Riverfront Arts Center is leaning into the season with Saturday Valentine card‑making sessions running through February 14, paired with the “Winter’s Garden” exhibition. Over at UW‑Stevens Point, the 34th Annual Jazz Festival brought visiting bassist David Ambrosio and his Civil Disobedience project to campus this weekend, kicking off a month of concerts in Michelsen Hall and other university venues.

Local sports and ice updates

High school athletes are in the spotlight today, with the boys varsity hockey team hosting Edgewood this afternoon at K.B. Willett Ice Arena. Fans heading to Willett should note that there is no open public skating scheduled today, as the rink is dedicated to games and team activities. More stick‑and‑puck and public skating sessions return to the calendar on Sunday and early next week.

Sources

• https://stevenspoint.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/6864
• https://stevenspoint.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/6858
• https://stevenspoint.com/
• https://www.uwsp.edu/event/jazz-fest/
• https://www.uwsp.edu/news/concerts-february-2026/
• https://www.wisconsinvalleyconference.org/public/genie/63/school/7/