Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Talks About Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Manitowoc County saw an additional 7 positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. Emergency Services Director Travis Waack says 3 came in on Saturday and 4 came in on Sunday. As of 2:30 p.m. on Monday...
Jun 22, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Golden-K Awards 10 Scholarships
This spring, members of the Manitowoc Golden-K Kiwanis Club were able to fund a record number of scholarships to help defray students' expenses. A news release indicated that many Kiwanis members used...
Jun 22, 2020 Lincoln High School Senior Frances Meyer, center, is one of 10 students winning scholarships from the Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis this academic year. Capt. Al Nelson, right, and his wife, Diane, left, are among local Kiwanis members donating to the scholarship program benefitting Lakeshore area students. Meyer was a K-Kids and Builders Club member while attending Jackson Elementary School and Wilson Junior High School.
MPSD Holding Two Meetings Tuesday
There are two virtual meetings planned for tomorrow around the noon hour within the Manitowoc Public School District. First up will be the Finance and Budget Committee at 11:45. They will be looking o...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc City Meetings 6/22/2020
It is a short week as far as meetings in the City of Manitowoc are concerned. There are only two on the docket, and both taking place this evening via remote options. The Manitowoc Public Utilities Co...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc County Executive Defends the Decision to Cancel the County Fair
Following the cancelation of the Manitowoc County Fair, County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer discussed the cancellation with SeehaferNews.com last week and explained the reasons behind the decision. He sa...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc Man Arrested for Arson After Starting a Home on Fire
Another case of Arson was reported in Manitowoc late last week. Police were called to the home in the 1000 block of South 15th Street at around 5:00 PM, after the Fire Department had extinguished the ...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc Man, Attempting to Flee Officers, Lands on and Injures One
In an attempt to flee police, a Manitowoc man ended up injuring one and is now facing a litany of charges. The Manitowoc Police went to perform a check on a residence in the 1000 block of South 20th S...
Jun 22, 2020
Man Arrested after Attempting to Rob a Manitowoc Bar
A man was arrested over the weekend in Manitowoc after he attempted to rob a bar at gunpoint. Officers were dispatched to Replayed Bar, located at 1502 Madison Street, at 9:15 PM on Saturday on a repo...
Jun 22, 2020
Vertisi Blood Center Declares Statewide Emergency Need for Blood Donations
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has declared a statewide emergency need for blood donations. According to Versiti Chief Medical Officer Tom Abshire, "The blood supply has reached crisis proportions....
Jun 22, 2020 Maryland GovPics / CC
Green Bay Emergency Personnel Respond to Shooting Seymour Park, One Dead
Green Bay Emergency personnel were called to Seymour Park over the weekend on a report of a shooting with multiple victims. In total three people were injured and transported to local trauma centers, ...
Jun 22, 2020 Daniel / CC
