Category Archives: Local News
Latest Honor Flight to Land in Green Bay Saturday Evening, Local Man in On the Flight
The latest Honor Flight is returning to Green Bay this weekend, and the public is invited to welcome the veterans home. Honor Flight has been taking Korean and Vietnam War veterans from around the sta...
Oct 07, 2022
Kiel Leaf Collection Begins Monday
With leaves beginning to fall from trees in the area, what to do with them is a big problem for homeowners. In Kiel, City employees will begin their leaf pickup service on Monday (October 10th). The C...
Oct 07, 2022 liz west / CC
Three Men Rescued On Lake Winnebago After Their Catamaran Capsizes
The Calumet County Sheriff's Office says it rescued three men after their catamaran capsized in rough water Thursday afternoon. Wind gusts of more than 30 miles per hour had created waves five-to-seve...
Oct 07, 2022
Manitowoc Police Department Accepting Donations for Annual Shop with a Cop Event
Every year, the Manitowoc Police Department takes less fortunate children to local stores in an event called Shop with a Cop. This year, they are aiming to adopt 25 families, with help from Big Brothe...
Oct 07, 2022
Demolition Begins on Former Holy Family/Silver Lake College
An iconic building in Manitowoc is in the process of being torn down. Crews have been seen out at the former Holy Family/Silver Lake College beginning the demolition process. The educational instituti...
Oct 07, 2022
DNR Recommends Hunters Get Their Deer Tested for CWD Before Eating Them
As Wisconsinites are continuing to bag and tag their fall deer harvest, the DNR is reminding hunters to get their deer tested for chronic wasting disease. CWD is an always-fatal contagious neurologica...
Oct 07, 2022
UW Green Bay to Hold Annual Day of Service Today
Students and staff at UW Green Bay will be giving back to the community today. This marks the second annual Day of Service, where all four campuses are being asked to give back to the communities they...
Oct 07, 2022
Emmy Award-winning PBS host Jon McGivern Returns to the Capitol Civic Center Later This Month
Emmy award-winning PBS host John McGivern is returning to Manitowoc. The last time he was here, McGivern was promoting his show "Around the Corner with John McGivern", specifically an episode that fea...
Oct 06, 2022
Local D.A. Offers Tips To Protect Yourself Against Crime
October is Crime Prevention Month and Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn LeBre had some suggestions when it comes to protecting yourself from becoming a victim. During an appearance on WOMT's ...
Oct 06, 2022
Acuity Named A Best Insurer by Forbes
Sheboygan-based Acuity Insurance has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Insurance Companies 2023. Ben Salzman, President and CEO of Acuity, said in a statement "We are honored to be re...
Oct 06, 2022 Acuity Insurance
