Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc Lincoln Boys CC Wins Sectional Qualifies for State
The Manitowoc Lincoln Boys are Cross Country Sectional champions. The Ships defeated eleven other teams including runner-up Fond du Lac at Saturday's Alternate Fall Sectional Meet in Whitewater. Linco...
May 03, 2021
Section of Manitowoc's Michigan Avenue Scheduled to Close This Week
Manitowoc Operations Manager Billy Hutterer advises motorists that Michigan Avenue will close to thru traffic this Tuesday thru Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The closure will occur from Indian Blu...
May 03, 2021
WOMT Earns "Station of the Year" Honor from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
WOMT Radio was named "Radio Station of the Year" for a Medium Market and "Social and Digital Operation" of the year on Friday night (April 30th). This is the 2nd year in a row for both prestigious hon...
May 03, 2021
Manitowoc County Ends April With Only One COVID Related Death, 132 New Cases
The month of April is now over, and Manitowoc County ended the month with moderate COVID-19 numbers. According to the Health Department reports, only one person died throughout the month, and 132 new ...
May 03, 2021
Candle and Incense Blamed for Weekend Fire in Appleton
A home fire over the weekend in Appleton is being blamed on an untended candle and incense. The Appleton Fire Department was called to a home in the 500 block of North Division Street at around 9:30 P...
May 03, 2021 Les Chatfield / CC
Shooting at Oneida Casino Leaves the Community Shaken
When you hear of active shooter situations most people think, "Well that will never happen here." But it did happen at the Oneida Casino over the weekend, as two victims and the gunman died in a shoot...
May 03, 2021 Tony Webster / CC
Brown County Opens Campgrounds at Bay Shore Park
The Brown County Parks Division has opened all campground sites at Bay Shore Park. The campground is situated atop the Niagara Escarpment in the northeast corner of Brown County. Stunning views of the...
May 02, 2021
Manitowoc Man Found Guilty in 2020 Child Neglect Case Sentenced
A Manitowoc man who was found guilty due to a no-contest plea on a child neglect charge has been sentenced. John V. Boutwell also had charges of Intentionally Selling a Dangerous Weapon to a Child and...
May 02, 2021
Panda Express to Host Fundraiser for The Haven of Manitowoc County
Panda Express will be hosting a fundraiser for a Manitowoc County organization later this month. 28% of eligible sales at all locations on May 21st will go directly to The Haven men's shelter. For the...
May 02, 2021
Francis Creek Sportsman's Club to Host a 3D Archery Tournament
Attention archers, the Francis Creek Sportsman's Club 3D Archery Tournament is fast approaching. The tournament will run on Saturday May 15th and the following day from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The tour...
May 01, 2021 Yun Huang Yong / CC
