Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc County Leaders to Discuss Radios
There is only one Manitowoc County governmental meeting scheduled for today (January 5th). The Radio System Advisory Workgroup will be in the Communications and Technology Building at 9:00 a.m. After ...
Jan 05, 2024
Cost of Two Rivers Garbage Stickers Increase
The City of Two Rivers is increasing the cost of garbage stickers. The price is being raised from $2.50 to $3.00. The change follows budget discussions for the City's Solid Waste Utility, with both Ci...
Jan 05, 2024 Erich Ferdinand / CC
L.B. Clarke Middle School Additions Moving Quickly with Warmer Weather
The L.B Clarke Middle School in Two Rivers new addition projects are moving along well. The entire project includes putting on two additions to the middle school. CG Schmid Company Project Engineer Br...
Jan 05, 2024
Manitowoc Common Council Races in Four of Five District Up for Reelection
Candidates who want a seat on the Manitowoc Common Council have filed their paperwork. Four seats in four districts are up for election, with District 4 incumbent Jim Brey, who will face off against D...
Jan 05, 2024
Sheboygan County Board to Look Very Different After Spring Election
The leadership landscape in Sheboygan County will be looking very different after the April election. In total, five sitting County Board members have filed for non-candidacy, including District 25 Su...
Jan 05, 2024
Crime Rates Down in Appleton
The Appleton Police Department is reporting that 2023 was a good year as far as the crime rate is concerned. In fact, the number of serious crimes reported in the city was down 24% when compared to 20...
Jan 05, 2024
Manitowoc Fire Department New Assistant Fire Chief Happy in New Role
The city of Manitowoc has a new assistant fire chief. Ben Kraynek was sworn in during November's city council meeting and has been working for the last few months. He says he was born and raised in Ma...
Jan 04, 2024
City of Manitowoc Revives Tree for a Tree Recycling Program
With the Christmas season ending, it's time to take down the Christmas trees. The Manitowoc County Recycling Center is partnering with the City of Manitowoc Parks and Forestry Division for the "Tree f...
Jan 04, 2024 John Stratford / CC
Bail Hearing Held For Man Causing A Weekend Disturbance At A Manitowoc Kwik Trip
Bail is set at $500 cash for a 40-year-old man after causing a disturbance New Year's weekend at a Manitowoc Kwik Trip. Heiden P. Hippert, who gave no address to the court, is facing charges of Disord...
Jan 04, 2024
Bail Hearing Held For Man Found Passed Out Behind The Wheel
Bail is set at $2,000 recognizance for a 38-year-old Manitowoc man after police found him passed out in his vehicle. Travis J. Novak is facing charges of Possession of Fentanyl and Drug Paraphernalia ...
Jan 04, 2024
