Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau Provides Tips to Protect Older Adults from Scams and Abuse
Many older adults are targeted by scammers and con artists, and most victims don't report it until it's too late. Some common signs of fraud include frequent junk mail and spam calls, unfamiliar payme...
Sep 17, 2023
Mishicot Community Invited to Raise "Funds for Fields"
The Mishicot Community is invited to help raise money for a local athletic complex. "Funds for Fields" is an event dedicated to raising money for the Mishicot Community Athletic Complex. From 8 a.m. t...
Sep 17, 2023
Manitowoc Announces 2023 Leaf Pick-Up Program
The city of Manitowoc is going to start its 2023 leaf pick-up program on October 2nd. The city says leaves will be scheduled to be picked up once a week when they pick a street to clean up. There will...
Sep 17, 2023 liz west / CC
Sen. Jacque's Landmark "Licensing Reciprocity for Workforce Growth Act" Clears Senate
Another bill penned by an area Senator has made the next step toward becoming a law. The Licensing Reciprocity for Workforce Growth Act, written by 1st District State Senator Andre Jacque, recently pa...
Sep 17, 2023
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to Meet in Sheboygan
The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will be meeting in the coming weeks. On Thursday, September 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 the council will be meeting, the agenda...
Sep 17, 2023 Originally built as the Nancy Dousman in 1832, the schooner Gallinipper is Wisconsin's oldest shipwreck discovered to date. Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society
Studebaker Enthusiasts Enjoy 59th Annual Meet in Manitowoc
Studebaker enthusiasts come from all over the world every year for the International Drivers Club meet. WOMT News spoke with some owners from out of state about their vehicles and about why they love ...
Sep 16, 2023
Several Area Products Featured in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Nominee List
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce has revealed the list of nominees for the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition. Eastern Wisconsin is once again pretty well represented, including Mani...
Sep 16, 2023
Manitowoc County Lakes Association Lakes Banquet Scheduled for Mid-October
The Manitowoc County Lakes Association has announced plans for their 2023 Fall Banquet. It's scheduled for Friday evening, October 13th at the Larrabee Sportsman's Club, 16306 Harpt Lake Road Mishicot...
Sep 16, 2023
Appleton Man Hit and Killed by Semi in Grande Chute
A 52-year-old Appleton man died after being hit by a semi late last week. According to police reports, a 41-year-old man from Middle Island, NY was driving a Freightliner semi-tractor and trailer on I...
Sep 16, 2023
Hit-and-run Injuring Green Bay Woman
The driver responsible for injuring a 39-year-old Green Bay woman in a hit-and-run collision has been apprehended. The Brown County and Oconto Emergency Dispatch Centers were alerted of the incident a...
Sep 16, 2023
