Category Archives: Local News
Small Acts, Big Impact: Bookworm Gardens Prepares for Open of 2026 Season
Sheboygan's Bookworm Gardens is preparing for the opening of the 2026 season. The 2026 season at Bookworm Gardens is set to open on May 1st, with this year's theme focusing on "Small Acts, Big Impact....
Apr 20, 2026
City of Manitowoc May Purchase Madison Elementary School Property
The Manitowoc Public School District and the City of Manitowoc are looking to work together for the future of the Madison Elementary School property. Today, (April 20th), the Manitowoc Common Council ...
Apr 20, 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contributes to Invasive Carp Reduction in Great Lakes
Federal funding is on its way for a project to help prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers explains that a second contract has been awarded for the Brand...
Apr 20, 2026
Bob Ziegelbauer - Manitowoc County is in a Good Place
Today is the final day for a local politician who has served Manitowoc County for decades. After 20 years as county executive, Bob Ziegelbauer will be stepping down when Tyler Martell is sworn in tomo...
Apr 20, 2026
Sheboygan's Current Common Council to Meet for Final Time
It is a busy Monday with four meetings on the docket today (April 20th) in the City of Sheboygan. Up first will be the Board of Review meeting inside Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. They will begin by s...
Apr 20, 2026
Two Rivers May Apply for Two DNR Grants
There is only one meeting today (April 20th) in the City of Two Rivers. The City Council will be in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m., where they will administer the oath of office for Firefighter/Par...
Apr 20, 2026
Manitowoc to Officially Promote Police and Fire Officers, and Honor Former County Executive
There are three meetings on tap for today (April 20th) in the City of Manitowoc. The Personnel Committee will kick off the evening at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, where they will address a disci...
Apr 20, 2026
Manitowoc County to Review Two Variance and Three Conditional Use Permit Requests
There is only one Manitowoc County governmental meeting scheduled for today (April 20th). The Board of Adjustment will gather in the County Office Complex at 5:00 p.m., where they will discuss a pair ...
Apr 20, 2026
Vintage Radio Collection on Display at the Manitowoc Public Library
As a part of the ongoing 100-year celebration at WOMT, a collection of vintage radios can now be seen at the Manitowoc Public Library. WOMT Radio partnered with local collector Steve Kanter for the WO...
Apr 20, 2026
Manitowoc County Sheriff's Body Camera Implementation Underway
Some members of the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office are now wearing body cameras. Sheriff Dan Hartwig explained on WOMT's Be My Guest program last week that full-time staff on the operational and su...
Apr 20, 2026
