Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc Parks and Rec Director to Address Fish and Game Unit
After taking the month of December off, the Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game will be holding a monthly meeting in January. This month's meeting will be held in Lincoln Park Cabin #1 on January 14th, ...
Jan 11, 2026
Date Set for Annual Manitowoc Business Roundtable
The City of Manitowoc has announced the date for Mayor Justin Nickels' 12th Annual Business Roundtable. Business leaders from around the city will be at The Inn on Maritime Bay on March 12th, with the...
Jan 11, 2026
Emplify Health by Bellin Received $27,000 Grant
Emplify Health by Bellin has received a major grant to support fitness in children. The Emplify Health by Bellin Fitness - Bond Community Center received $27,000 from the Leon H. and Clymene M. Bond F...
Jan 11, 2026
WOMT 100 - How You Can Join the Celebration
WOMT Radio will be spending all of 2026 celebrating 100 years of serving Eastern Wisconsin. It isn't just an on-air celebration, as there are numerous ways for the community to get involved. Make sure...
Jan 11, 2026
Manitowoc Native Named New HSHS Wisconsin Market Foundation Director
Hospital Sisters Health System has named it's new Foundation Director for the HSHS Wisconsin Market. Manitowoc native, Laurie Radke, MBA is taking over the role, having previously served as the Presid...
Jan 11, 2026
Manitowoc County Health Department Urges Residents to Test Their Homes for Radon
The Manitowoc County Health Department is urging residents to get their homes tested as part of National Radon Action Month. Radon is an odorless radioactive gas naturally present in the ground and ca...
Jan 11, 2026
Hampton Inn Hotel Open in Manitowoc
A new hotel in Manitowoc has been opened. Ground was broken for the new The Hampton Inn by Hilton in July 2024 and has since been opened for reservations. The Chamber Manitowoc County will host a ribb...
Jan 11, 2026
Manitowoc Man to Plead to Child Pornography Possession Charges
A Manitowoc man will be pleading in his child pornography case against him. 48-year-old Steven J. Wester will be back in court on February 6th in Branch 1. Wester was arrested in December 2024 after M...
Jan 11, 2026
Manitowoc Man facing his 7th OWI Charge Given Cash Bail
Bail has been given to a Manitowoc man facing his 7th OWI charge. At his initial appearance on Friday (January 9th), 52-year-old Martin C. Schroeder was given a $1,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner ...
Jan 11, 2026
Manitowoc Elks Lodge Supports Local Salvation Army
As a part of the Christmas season, Manitowoc Elks Lodge #687 teamed up with the Salvation Army of Manitowoc County. On Tuesday, December 16th, the two entities participated in an adopt-a-family event,...
Jan 10, 2026
