Category Archives: Local News
Lawrence University Mourns Associate Professor's Death While on Spring Break with Students
Lawrence University of Appleton is mourning the recent passing of one of its faculty members. The university has announced that 52-year-old Associate Professor Danielle Joyner passed away on March 20t...
Apr 03, 2026 Courtesy of Lawrence University
Area Businesses in the Running for Wisconsin's Best Burger
Numerous businesses from throughout Northeastern Wisconsin are in the running for the title of best burger in the state. The Wisconsin Beef Council's annual Best Burger Contest has been whittled down ...
Apr 03, 2026 Photo Credit - Wisconsin Beef Council
Landmark Credit Union Unveils New Live Music Facility in Milwaukee
A new chapter in Milwaukee's live entertainment scene is officially underway with the opening of the Landmark Credit Union LIVE facility, a $70 million venue located in the heart of the Deer District ...
Apr 03, 2026
Lakeland University Esports Raises Thousands to Support Childhood Cancer Research
A collegiate esports team from the area has raised thousands of dollars to support children diagnosed with cancer. Lakeland University's Esports team recently teamed up with the Alex's Lemonade Stand ...
Apr 03, 2026 Courtesy of Lakeland University
WEDC Highlights Sheboygan County Business While Promoting Business Credit Initiative
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is highlighting a Sheboygan County business that has benefited from its State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Peggy Bakes Owner and Foun...
Apr 03, 2026
City of Plymouth Appoints New Fire Chief
The City of Plymouth now has a new man in charge of the Fire Department. The City of Plymouth Police and Fire Commission has appointed Jim Klug as Fire Chief following a competitive recruitment and in...
Apr 03, 2026
Sen. Jacque's Adults at Risk Protections Bill Signed into Law
Another of Senator Andre Jacque's bills has been signed into law. The New Franken legislator worked with Representative Rob Kriebich of New Richmond on a bipartisan bill to support victims and increas...
Apr 03, 2026
Two Rivers Making Progress on Future Harbor Dredging
The City of Two Rivers is making some progress with harbor dredging. In an update on their Facebook page, city officials say they met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, for a sta...
Apr 03, 2026
Manitowoc Debt Still Hovering Around $50 Million After Years of Paying Off
Manitowoc's mayor is explaining the city's current financial situation after a resident asked about debt. During this week's Jim and Rick Show, Open Mic Edition, a caller said, "Somebody informed me, ...
Apr 03, 2026
Study at Manitowoc's Silver Lake Shows Fish Population Okay After Seeming Fish Kill
There seems to be some good news about a possible fish kill in Manitowoc's Silver Lake. Wisconsin DNR Fisheries Biologist Jason Breeggemann tells SeehaferNews.com that three fyke nets were set last Tu...
Apr 03, 2026
