Category Archives: Local News
Employee Denies Permanent Perkins Closure Before Manitowoc Location Closed Today
A chain restaurant on S. Frontage Drive in Manitowoc is now closed permanently. A sign posted today (January 25th) on the front door of Perkins says the restaurant is permanently closed and apologizes...
Jan 25, 2026
Howard the Therapy Dog Easing the Stress of Plymouth High School Students
A furry, friendly face has been easing the stress of students and staff at Plymouth High School. The school district has shared that during finals on January 15th and 16th, students were able to get a...
Jan 25, 2026
Emplify Health By Bellin Closes Gap For Savings For Different Services
Emplify Health by Bellin is helping save its employer partners money. Vice President of Business Health Randy Van Straten explains that the healthcare group's direct-to-employer care model delivered $...
Jan 25, 2026
Rep. Sortwell Calls Opposition to Nuclear Energy Expansion Bill "Dishonest"
An Eastern Wisconsin legislator is accusing the opposition to a nuclear energy expansion bill of being dishonest. Assembly Bill 472, which was introduced by Representative Shae Sortwell and fellow Rep...
Jan 25, 2026
End of Year Manitowoc County Home Sales Come in Around Average
The Wisconsin Realtors Association has released its final home sales report for 2025. Manitowoc County ended the year right around the averages for median price and sales totals, while both numbers di...
Jan 25, 2026 Mark Moz / CC
Woman Charged In Outagamie County Child Neglect Case Heading to Trial
One of four individuals implicated in a serious child neglect case in Outagamie County is heading to trial. Court records show that 51-year-old Melissa Goodman was back in court on Thursday (January 2...
Jan 25, 2026
Wisconsin DATCP Helping Customers Avoid Toll Scams
The Wisconsin DATCP is warning residents about a scam involving tolls. Residents have been receiving scam text messages claiming to come from a tolling agency collecting overdue fees. The scammers cla...
Jan 24, 2026
STC Bringing Controlled Chaos to the Stage with The Play That Goes Wrong Production
The Sheboygan Theatre Company (STC) is set to bring controlled chaos to the stage with their next production. STC will present The Play That Goes Wrong seven times next month, with the first taking pl...
Jan 24, 2026
Man Charged With Attempted Homicide To Proceed to Trial
A Texas man charged with a 2023 attempted homicide will go to trial in March. 62-year-old David Downs was back in Manitowoc County court on Wednesday (January 22nd) for a pre-trial conference as both ...
Jan 24, 2026
Six of Sen. Jacque's Bills Pass in the Senate
An Eastern Wisconsin Senator had a very successful week. Sen. Andre Jacque saw six of his bills pass at various levels, including his "No Tax On Tips" legislation. The measure, officially known as Sen...
Jan 24, 2026
