MONDAY
– Manitowoc County’s executive is taking responsibility for the shortfall in the County Human Services budget. Click here to see what Couty Executive Bob Ziegelbauer said led to the shortfall and how it will be addressed.
– Those in support of and opposed to an expanded warming shelter and transitional housing project in Manitowoc voiced their opinions with the groups planning it. Click here to see what each side had to say about the project.
– A major road project is now underway in Manitowoc. Click here to see how long the reconstruction of a section of Franklin Street is expected to take.
– Three recent graduates of Fox Valley Technical College will be protecting the citizens of Eastern Wisconsin. Click here to see which graduates joined the Calumet County Sheriff’s Department and the Sheboygan Police Department.
TUESDAY
– It has now been 13 weeks since Elijah Vue disappeared from a home in Two Rivers. Click here to get the latest on the investigation from Two Rivers Police Captain Andrew Raatz.
– A 12-year-old Manitowoc boy is making waves in the rap world. Click here to see a video interview with Jack Hennessey, better known by his producer name, 808Jack.
– Eastern Wisconsin gas prices are on the rise ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Click here to get the latest local prices.
– Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline has been recognized by the national organization. Click here to see which honor the local entity received from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
WEDNESDAY
– Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels gave his annual State of the City address this week. Click here to see why he believed the Clipper City is in a strong position financially.
– Milk production on Wisconsin farms has risen over the past 12 months. Click here to see how much milk was produced in the Dairy State last month.
– The local branch of Habitat for Humanity has a new executive director. Click here to see who assumed the role.
– Bank First and the Manitowoc Two Rivers YMCA are working together to have scholarships for kids. Click here to how the money will help children enjoy programing at the Y.
THURSDAY
– Some major changes may be coming to a major roadway in Manitowoc. Click here to learn more about the proposal that goes along with an upcoming DOT project on Washington Street.
– A public hearing was held this week for a proposed warming shelter and transitional housing project. Click here to learn more about the project known as The Neighborhood.
– The City of Two Rivers is recognizing local heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Click here to learn more about the banners that now adorn Central Park.
– A day for disc golf is returning to Lakeshore Technical College. Click here to learn more about the fourth annual Lenny’s Lakeshore Open Disc Golf Tournament.
FRIDAY
– Four local Vietnam veterans are being honored by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Click here to learn more about these four men who have been added to the In Memory Program.
– Manitowoc Lincoln High School honored their hard working youth apprentices recently. Click here to see how much the program has expanded since its inception in 1995.
– A senior at Manitowoc Lutheran High School is being honored by the National Tractor Pullers Association. Click here to see what award Cody Chizek received.
– A man who has been serving Manitowoc County for over three decades is calling it a career. Click here to learn more about the 30+ year career of Detective Mike Herrmann.
