Category Archives: Local News
Save The Flame Officially Surpasses Fundraising Goal
It took about three years, but the Eternal Flame Fund now has over $200,000 in it, meaning the flame in Manitowoc will burn forever. The fund was nearly empty in 2018, but through a massive fundraisin...
Aug 06, 2021
$2.87 Million COVID-Related Grant Awarded to Lakeshore Technical College
Current and future students impacted by COVID-19 will benefit from a $2.87 million competitive grant awarded to Lakeshore Technical College. This grant was secured through the U.S. Department of Educa...
Aug 06, 2021
Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office Looking for Cadets
Those who were thinking about a career in law enforcement, as an EMT, or as a firefighter, can get a head start on their training through the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Offices' cadet program. Partici...
Aug 06, 2021
Manitowoc Mayor Calls on Senate to Pass Infrastructure Investment Bill
The U.S. Senate is currently looking over a $4.5 trillion Infrastructure Plan, submitted by President Joe Biden, and a group of bipartisan senators. Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels voiced his support o...
Aug 06, 2021 Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels
Sen. Jacque, and Rep. Tittl Team Up to Bring Ratify the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
A pair of local legislators are teaming up in co-sponsorship of a bill, which aims to ratify the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. According to a news release, Senator Andre Jacque, and Assembly...
Aug 06, 2021
Sheboygan Man Arrested for OWI in Serious Injury Crash
Two persons were seriously injured last night in a two-vehicle crash in the city of Sheboygan that also resulted in the arrest of one of the drivers. Police say a 52-year-old Sheboygan man was turning...
Aug 06, 2021
Manitowoc County Courthouse Addresses Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Starting yesterday (August 5th), the Manitowoc County Courthouse has gone back to requiring facemasks in the building. In a news release, it was stated that face coverings are required in all courtroo...
Aug 06, 2021
Green Bay Residents Defends Their Home, Shoots Intruder
A would-be burglar was shot yesterday morning (August 5th) after he entered a home. Police were informed of an attempted break-in in the 1000 block of Mount Mary Drive at around 4:00 AM, and a second ...
Aug 06, 2021 tacit requiem (joanneQEscober ) / CC
WEDC Visits Manitowoc to Announce New Grant Program
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation visited Manitowoc today to officially announce the rollout for the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program. Governor Evers announced in April that $50 milli...
Aug 05, 2021
MPSD's Buildings and Ground Committee to Gather Friday Morning
The Manitowoc Public School District's Buildings and Grounds Committee is scheduled to gather tomorrow morning (August 6th). At their 9:00 AM meeting, the Committee will look over an out-of-state trav...
Aug 05, 2021
