Category Archives: Local News
Bank First and FHLB Donate $35k in Grants to Local Small Businesses and Organizations
Bank First out of Manitowoc is continuing to show their support for local businesses and organizations. Through its partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), Bank First...
Oct 09, 2020
MPSD Release Updated COVID-19 Statistics
As of this Wednesday, the MPSD has reported 52 total cases of COVID-19, with 32 coming out of Lincoln High School. This includes students, staff, and teachers. Franklin Elementary accounts for 4 cases...
Oct 09, 2020
Manitowoc Public School District Superintendent Explains Why They Went All Virtual
Earlier this week the Manitowoc Public School District announced that they would be transferring to an all virtual model as the number of COVID-19 cases in the area has risen dramatically. When they m...
Oct 09, 2020
As Expected, Manitowoc County Sees High Number of New Cases Following Reporting Procedure Change
As we predicted yesterday, there was a rather large number of new COVID-19 cases reported yesterday by the Manitowoc County Health Department. 51 new cases were reported the day after only 2 came in, ...
Oct 09, 2020
Sheboygan County Division of Public Health Clarifies Aspects of the Public Health Emergency
Following their announcement of the Public Health Emergency, the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health has been bombarded with a variety of questions. One of the big ones was related to the Kettl...
Oct 09, 2020
Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and Run in Ashwaubenon
A 63-year-old Brookfield man has been arrested for a hit-and-run incident in Ashwaubenon on Monday. John. M. Parnon has been charged with Hit-and-Run Causing Death and is awaiting trial in the Waukesh...
Oct 09, 2020
Mariners Make A Change of Head Coach
The Manitowoc County Mariners have a new Head Football Coach. A news release states that they have parted ways with TJ Schouten and have agreed to terms with Brent Luebke who will also serve as offens...
Oct 08, 2020
Manitowoc Public School District Personnel Committee Gathering Tomorrow Morning
The Personnel Committee of the Manitowoc Public School District Board of Education is scheduled to gather tomorrow morning via remote options. The gathering will begin at 8:30 AM, and will see the com...
Oct 08, 2020
DNR Reminds Hunters About Deer Transportation Regulations and Carcass Disposal Options
With the 2020 deer hunting season underway, hunters are reminded by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to follow the deer carcass transport regulations and to dispose of deer carcass ...
Oct 08, 2020 C Watts / CC
Manitowoc Fire Chief Reiterates the Importance of Smoke Alarms
This week is Fire Prevention Week and Manitowoc Fire Chief Todd Blaser is reminding people of the importance of having working smoke alarms. While the theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is "Ser...
Oct 08, 2020 Bob Jenkins / CC
