Category Archives: Local News
Father of Man Recovered From Lake Michigan Looks to Improve Safety Around the Lighthouse
The father of the man recently pulled from Lake Michigan is asking for something to be done around the lighthouse. The body of 20-year-old Johnathan Shields Jr. was recovered from the lake on March 30...
Apr 10, 2026
WOMT's Lee Douglas Announces Retirement
After roughly 40 years behind the mic, WOMT's Lee Douglas has announced he is hanging up the headphones. The Manitowoc community has woken up with Lee for the past 20 years as a part of the Lee and Da...
Apr 10, 2026
Sen. Jacque's Child Testimony and Stillborn Birth Tax Credit Bills Signed Into Law
Two more of Senator Andre Jacque's bills have been signed into law. The New Franken legislator's successful 2026 continued as Governor Tony Evers signed Act 246, which modernizes how the state handles...
Apr 10, 2026
Motion to Lower Bail Denied for Two Rivers Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault
For the second time, a bond modification has been denied for a Two Rivers man facing child sexual assault charges. Court records show that 27-year-old Andrew Mueller was back in court this week for a ...
Apr 10, 2026
Manitowoc Man Charged with Violent Sexual Assault Released After Cash Bail Reduced
A Manitowoc man charged after a string of violent sexual assaults has been released from custody. Court records show that 41-year-old Richard L. Krueger has furnished his $5,000 cash bail after being ...
Apr 10, 2026
Trial Set for One of Two Men Charged in 2023 Green Bay Homicide
The trial date for one of the two men charged in a Green Bay homicide has been set. WBAY reports that 32-year-old Christian Rivera-Pica's trial will begin on September 21st as he faces a charge of 1st...
Apr 10, 2026
Illegal Burn Causes Acres-Wide Grass Fire in Town of Sheboygan
No one was injured during a multi-acre grass fire in the Town of Sheboygan. The Town of Sheboygan Fire Department was called to the area of Heather Valley Road and Enterprise Drive just after 2:15 p.m...
Apr 10, 2026 Photo Credit - Town of Sheboygan Fire Department
Trial Date Set for Man Charged in Manitowoc Shooting
The man charged in the killing of 25-year-old Jaisiah Owens in Manitowoc last year will be headed to trial later this year. The trial for 21-year-old Kirk Alex Dunn has been scheduled for November 16t...
Apr 10, 2026
City of Manitowoc Files Lawsuit Against Mirro Company Corporate Successor
The City of Manitowoc is suing the corporate successor to the Mirro Company for the environmental cleanup and redevelopment costs of the property on Washington Street. Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels a...
Apr 10, 2026
Lakeland University Students' Art Taking Center Stage on Campus
Art from students at a local college will be highlighted throughout the month of April. Lakeland University has shared that the annual Student Art Exhibition will officially begin tomorrow (April 10th...
Apr 09, 2026
