Author Archives: Jason
Wisconsin Awarded $4.3 Million to Aid Those Affected by Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Wisconsin millions in funding to help those affected by the opioid crisis. Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has received $4.3 million to a...
Nov 26, 2024 FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Attorneys Office for Utah and introduced as evidence at a trial shows fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone pills collected during an investigation. Congress has voted to temporarily extend a sweeping tool that has helped federal agents crack down on drugs chemically similar to fentanyl. The Senate on Thursday, April 29, 2021, approved legislation extending until October an order that allows the federal government to classify so-called fentanyl analogues as Schedule I controlled substances. The drugs are generally foreign-made with a very close chemical makeup to the dangerous opioid. (U.S. Attorneys Office for Utah via AP, File)
New Public Comment Period Set for Door County Park Amphitheater Project
The Wisconsin DNR is extending the period for public comment for one of their master plans at a northeastern Wisconsin state park. The new deadline is December 4th for comments on the Newport State Pa...
Nov 26, 2024
Christmas Season Kicks Off in Manitowoc
The Christmas season officially kicks of in Manitowoc tomorrow night (November 27th). The annual Lakeshore Holiday Parade will run through downtown Manitowoc starting at 6:30 p.m., with a sensory-sens...
Nov 26, 2024
Sheboygan Warming Center Seeking Donations
As the holidays approach, the Sheboygan County Warming Shelter has released its winter wish list. The Warming Center is seeking donations to help support neighbors and community members in need this w...
Nov 26, 2024
Brandt Buses Selling to Student Transportation of America
The owner of Brandt Buses is taking a step back from his current responsibilities. According to documents from the Manitowoc Public School District, Stephen Roekle announced that a purchase agreement ...
Nov 26, 2024
Sandy Bay Highlands Project May be Turned over to the Community Development Authority
There is one meeting today (November 26th) in the City of Two Rivers. The Business and Industrial Development Committee and Community Development Authority will hold a joint meeting in the Council Cha...
Nov 26, 2024
ADRC Board to Review Aging Plan Goals for Next Two Years
There is only one Manitowoc County governmental meeting scheduled for today (November 26th). The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore Board will be in the Kewaunee Administration Buil...
Nov 26, 2024
Bids Being Sought for Future Mirro Site Development
The City of Manitowoc is working on getting bids for the former Mirro Property. Mayor Justin Nickels announced that once they hire a company, the goal is to begin work next month. This includes demoli...
Nov 26, 2024
Nearly All Local Girls Basketball Teams Slated for Action Today
Manitowoc Lincoln hosts Mishicot in the home and season opener for Head Coach Riley Garbe and the Ships girls' basketball team. Mishicot is looking for their first win of the season after dropping the...
Nov 26, 2024
Raiders and Lancers Doubleheader Highlights Local Boys Basketball Action
Manitowoc Lutheran will host Two Rivers in a girl-boy doubleheader to highlight the Tuesday night basketball schedule. Both the Raider and Lancer Girls are looking to get off to 2 and 0 starts followi...
Nov 26, 2024
