MONDAY
– Eastern Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman says the Biden Administration is focusing too much on race in their hiring process. Click here to see how this could affect the upcoming budget negotiations.
– A Sheboygan organization is looking to help entrepreneurs start up childcare businesses. Click here to see how.
– Ascend Services will be honoring their employer partners this week. Click here to learn more about their second annual Employer Recognition Reception.
– The leaves are starting to fall, meaning city employees all over the area are starting their pickup operations. Click here to see what homeowners are supposed to do with their leaves.
TUESDAY
– An area Senator says Gov. Tony Evers is playing games with Wisconsinites’ budgets. Click here to see what prompted that reaction from Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu.
– Some believe the Manitowoc Common Council has unintentionally “criminalized homelessness.” Click here to see what else supporters of the homeless said during Monday night’s Common Council meeting.
– A former Manitowoc mayor is calling on the MAVCB and the Cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers to reinstate their partnership. Click here to see what Kevin Crawford had to say on the topic.
– Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc has announced that they have received a major boost in helping finance their expansion project. Click here to see how much they received in New Markets Tax Credit Investments.
WEDNESDAY
– The subject of firefighter residences was once again a major talking point at this week’s city council meeting. Click here to see what was said by those supporting both sides of the argument.
– Another step has been taken in the renovation of the former Mid-Cities Mall in Manitowoc. Click here to see what the Common Council did this week to address the blighted property.
– The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of the American Family Field Improvement project spending plan, but a local legislator opposed it. Click here to see why Assemblyman Shae Sortwell voted against the bill.
– Four workforce bills authored by 1st District State Senator Andre Jacque have cleared the Wisconsin Senate. Click here to see which ones surpassed the next hurdle toward the governor’s desk.
THURSDAY
– The MPSD Superintendent has issued a statement on the ending of the federal free lunch program. Click here to see why Superintendent Jim Feil made the decision to end the Community Eligibility Provision
– Manitowoc Interim City Attorney Eric Nycz is now the city’s full-time attorney despite some pushback. Click here to hear why some Common Council members were hesitant to approve the appointment.
– A Manitowoc woman will be releasing her debut novel early next month. Click here to learn more about Barbra Welnetz and her book “Voices from Tahoe”.
– Two area Assemblymen have named their First Responders of the Year. Click here to see who received the honor in the 25th and 26th Assembly Districts.
FRIDAY
– Why are residency limits needed for emergency personnel? Click here to get an explanation from Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley.
– Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc County’s economic development group, wants to know how you feel about the county’s technology scene. Click here to see how you can make your voice heard.
– Once again, the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin is made in Eastern Wisconsin. Click here to see which area company earned the award this year.
– Pumpkinfest returns to Mishicot this weekend. Click here to get the full breakdown of scheduled events.
