Author Archives: Seehafernews
Roncalli and Denmark Fall in First Round at State
The season came to an end for a couple of area teams at the WIAA State Basketball Tournament. Roncalli was defeated by New Glarus 44-41 in the D-4 Semifinal at the Kohl Center last night, and they end...
Mar 15, 2019
Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Addresses Flooding
People all over Manitowoc County are being affected by the melting snow, which is causing massive flooding issues. We were able to talk with Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director, Travis Waack ...
Mar 15, 2019
Well Owners Encouraged to be Vigilant as the Seasons Change
Warming temperatures, snowmelt, rain and lingering frozen ground can create conditions that may affect private wells and drinking water. Owners who see flood waters very near or over their wells shoul...
Mar 15, 2019 internets_dairy / CC
Fire & Follow-up Police Probe on Manitowoc’s Southside
Manitowoc Police are expected to have more to say later today about an incident on the city's Southside that began as a structure fire in the 900 block of South 29th Street. Responding units were call...
Mar 15, 2019
High Waters Wreaking Havoc on Multiple Cities
The combination of rain, and melting snow has been wreaking havoc in cities all over eastern Wisconsin. Fond du Lac had several streets closed as they were coated in around 2 inches of water. In the T...
Mar 15, 2019 johndal / CC
Manitowoc Under Flood Warning *UPDATE*
*UPDATE* 3/15/2019 9:13 AM According to Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Travis Waack, the Manitowoc River is no longer at the flood stage. *Original Story* There's a Flood Warning ...
Mar 15, 2019 Whitelaw HWY 10
Former First Lady Surprises Kids At Milwaukee School
Students at Milwaukee Collegiate Academy say they had no idea they would get a visit from former First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama and television host Conan O'Brien were visiting Thursday as a stop on ...
Mar 15, 2019 U.S. Department of Agriculture / CC
Beaver Dam Man Pleads Not Guilty To Charges He Threatened An Officer With A Gun
A man who was shot in the leg by a Beaver Dam police officer last fall has entered a not guilty plea to charges he threatened that officer with a gun. Thirty-five-year-old Richard Henke was shot in th...
Mar 15, 2019
Downtown Lodi Buildings Evacuated Thursday Due To Strong Gas Smell
Lodi police say flooding caused building furnaces in the downtown area to quit working properly and release a cloud of natural gas. Several buildings were evacuated Thursday due to the strong smell of...
Mar 15, 2019 Muhammad Ali / CC
Nope -- Polar Vortex Won't Wipe Out Emerald Ash Borer
There were hopes that the bitter cold temperatures this winter would wipe out the invasive Emerald Ash Borer and save thousands of Wisconsin trees. Scientists with the Department of Natural Resources ...
Mar 15, 2019 K-State Research and Extension / CC
