Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Grothman's Bill Would Create Multifactor Authentication For Medicaid And Medicare Services
Manitowoc County's congressman in Washington is looking to reduce fraud for Medicare and Medicaid. Sixth District Congressman Glenn Grothman recently introduced the Marketplace Fraud Accountability Ac...
Jul 2, 2026
Two Rivers Receives PFAS Soil Sample Results for Hamilton Property
Two Rivers has received some good news regarding the former Hamilton property. PFAS soil sampling has been completed across the property, and these samples were tested and screened at a level of 2 mic...
Jul 2, 2026 Photo Credit - Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum
Appleton Police Identify Victim in Fatal Dump Truck Crash
The Appleton Police Department has identified the woman who died when a dump truck rolled onto her vehicle. 61-year-old Victoria Wagner of Menasha was traveling on East Calumet Street on June 18th at ...
Jul 2, 2026
Stepmother Heading to Prison in Outagamie County Child Neglect Case
The stepmother of an Outagamie County teen found severely emaciated is heading to prison. 52-year-old Melissa Goodman was in court yesterday (July 1st), where she was ordered by Judge Mitchell Metropu...
Jul 2, 2026
Appleton Man Appeals Sentence in Child Porn Distribution Case
An Appleton man has filed an appeal in his recent conviction for distributing child pornography. 26-year-old James Ching was ordered by Federal Judge William Griesbach to spend more than eight years i...
Jul 2, 2026 CC / depositphotos
Manitowoc Sexual Assault Suspect Returning to Court
The suspect in a Manitowoc sexual assault case dating back seven years is set to return to court. 37-year-old Randy Kue will be in front of Manitowoc County Judge Jerilyn Dietz today (July 2nd) for hi...
Jul 2, 2026
Mayor Sorenson's International Committee Seeking Applicants for Sister City Photo Exchange
The City of Sheboygan is looking to raise awareness about its Sister City program. The Mayor's International Committee has begun accepting applications for a photo exchange program with both of Sheboy...
Jul 1, 2026
Manitowoc CBD Store Opening New Location Downtown
*Correction. We got incorrect information that 920 CBD's Dewey Street location could close. That is factually incorrect. There will soon be a new location for a Manitowoc-based CBD business. 920 CBD h...
Jul 1, 2026
Carbliss Eyes New Headquarters in Former Plymouth Kmart
A former Plymouth department store that has been vacant for over a decade is under new ownership. Carbliss owners Amanda and Adam Kroener have announced the purchase of the former Kmart building locat...
Jul 1, 2026
Volunteers Needed For 2026 Lakeshore Balloon Glow
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is looking for volunteers again for an annual end-of-summer tradition. Anyone 18 or older can help with this year's Lakeshore Balloon Glow, which takes place Friday, Au...
Jul 1, 2026
