Category Archives: Local News
Governor Evers Passes Senator Jacque Penned Bill Reopening Wisconsin Historical Society Sites
After delaying for several weeks, Governor Tony Evers has announced the release of $1 million to reopen Wisconsin Historical Society sites after the State Assembly this week passed legislation directi...
Jun 25, 2021
Convicted Sex Offender to be Released, Will Live in Sheboygan
A convicted sex offender is scheduled to be released from prison, soon, and will be residing in Sheboygan. The Sheboygan Police Department said in a news release that John W. Sieckman will be released...
Jun 25, 2021
Appleton Man Found Guilty for 2018 Killings of Manitowoc Father and Daughter
A Manitowoc County jury has found a 37-year-old Appleton man guilty of killing a Manitowoc father and daughter. The trial for Karl Hess started on Tuesday and wrapped up yesterday with Hess taking the...
Jun 25, 2021
One Dead Following ATV Crash in Outagamie County
A man has died following an ATV crash in the northwest portion of Outagamie County. According to a report from the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred on County Road F, east of Hi...
Jun 25, 2021 Andrew Malone / CC
Jury Deliberations Underway In Karl Hess Murder Trial
The jury has begun deliberations in the murder trial of an Appleton man accused of murdering a Manitowoc man and his daughter nearly three years ago. Three days of testimony and closing arguments wrap...
Jun 24, 2021
DNR Anticipates a Strong Fishing Season on Lake Michigan
Citing surveys and contacts with local fishermen and women, the Wisconsin DNR is predicting a strong year of fishing on Lake Michigan. Last year, Wisconsin anglers caught good numbers of steelhead, ch...
Jun 24, 2021
Hess Jury Trial Well into its Third Day; Closing Arguments Expected Soon
Closing arguments and deliberations are expected later today in the jury trial for the Appleton man accused of murdering a Manitowoc man and his daughter nearly three years ago. Karl Hess is facing tw...
Jun 24, 2021 Karl M. Hess
Two Rivers is the Site for Multiple Events Starting Today
Summer is officially kicking off in the Cool City this weekend, as there are multiple huge events scheduled. The event calendar starts today with Sundae Thursday. We spoke with City Manager Greg Buckl...
Jun 24, 2021
Organizer of the Maritime Bay Classic Bike Race Thanks Those Involved and the Community
The Tour of America's Dairyland Maritime Bay Classic Bike Race is now done, and the organizer of the event issued a ton of thanks to those who helped bring the event back to Manitowoc. John Bruner wen...
Jun 24, 2021
Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office Welcomes New K9 Officer
There is a new member of the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office, and his tail is wagging with delight at his new job. Sheriff Dan Hartwig went to Facebook to announce the addition of K9 Rocky to his st...
Jun 24, 2021
