Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc Man Given $2,500 Signature Bond in OWI and Drug Possession Case
A $2,500 signature bond was given to a Manitowoc man accused of OWI and alleged drug possession. 31-year-old Yileng Yang also allegedly hit a road sign while he was driving before he stopped for the p...
Oct 04, 2023 CC / depositphotos
Security Agents at Austin Straubel Airport Report Discovering a Firearm During Screening
For the second time this year, TSA agents at Green Bay's Austin Straubel Airport found a gun at the security screening checkpoint. The weapon was found on a person looking to travel on Wednesday, Sept...
Oct 04, 2023
Lakeshore Technical College Saves Students Over $2M by Embracing Open Educational Resources
With the average college textbook costing around $105, according to Education Data Initiative, students can spend hundreds of dollars every semester. However, students at Lakeshore Technical College h...
Oct 03, 2023
FEMA to Conduct Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System This Week
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA) will be conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system this week. Manitowoc County Emerge...
Oct 03, 2023
Cardboard City Returns in Manitowoc for 7th Year
A weekend to learn more about homelessness returns to Manitowoc. It's the seventh year for Cardboard City at First Presbyterian Church on North 8th Street. It's a night put on by the Manitowoc County ...
Oct 03, 2023
Wisconsin Dells Woman Identified as Person Found Dead in Menasha Water Channel
A Wisconsin Dells woman has been identified as the woman pulled from a water channel in Menasha. It was 36-year-old Carolyne Leonard. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office says the investigation into ...
Oct 03, 2023 CC / Kat Wilcox
Wine Takes the Spotlight During MPL's Next Installment of "At Home with Andrew"
The following article was written by Andrew Dunbar, the Executive Chef at Ryan's on York in Manitowoc. Wine and food is one of the most fascinating realms you can find yourself in. Wine is believed to...
Oct 03, 2023
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Plymouth
Someone who bought a lottery ticket at the Plymouth Piggly Wiggly store is going to be very happy once they check the numbers. An All or Nothing ticket worth $100,000 was sold a the store last week Fr...
Oct 03, 2023
Manitowoc City Leaders to Discuss Lakeshore Mall Property, River Point Update, MAVCB Lawsuit
It will be a busy day in the City of Manitowoc as there are four meetings on the calendar. First up is the Room Tax Commission, which will convene in the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. where they will ...
Oct 03, 2023
Boats Catch Fire in Kewaunee
Two boats were involved in a fire in Kewaunee. The Kewaunee Fire Department was called yesterday (October 2nd) for a fire and found two boats on fire and a third that was heavily damaged. It's not kno...
Oct 03, 2023
