Category Archives: Local News
Vehicle Stolen in Manitowoc Involved in a Police Pursuit and Crash, Suspect Apprehended
A vehicle that was stolen in the City of Manitowoc this morning was involved in a police chase, that ended with one suspect in custody. We reached out to Major Jason Orth with the Manitowoc County She...
Jun 08, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Lakeshore Balloon Glow Returns to Manitowoc
After taking a year off in 2020, the Lakeshore Balloon Glow is back and bigger than ever in 2021. This year's iteration will take place on Friday, August 20 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in a couple of locat...
Jun 08, 2021
Manitowoc Teen Arrested After Stealing a Firearm, Attacking a Bartender with a Skateboard
A Manitowoc teen is facing a litany of charges after he reportedly stole a firearm and attacked a bartender with a skateboard. Officers were informed of the theft on May 19th, and figured out who stol...
Jun 08, 2021
Green Bay Man Charged in February Killing in Oconto County
A Green Bay man has admitted to police that he was the one who shot and killed a man in Oconto County earlier this year. The body of the 35-year-old victim was located in the parking area of Green Bay...
Jun 08, 2021
Manitowoc County COVID-19 Numbers Remain Low, Vaccinations Remain Moderate
The number of new cases of COVID-19 remained low in Manitowoc County yesterday (June 7th), while the vaccination numbers were moderate. Only two new cases were reported by the Health Department, bring...
Jun 08, 2021
*UPDATE* (VIDEO) Unnamed Manitowoc Juveniles Cited Following an Attack on Another Juvenile
*UPDATE 6/8/2021 11/20 AM* We have also just learned from Manitowoc Police Chief Nick Reimer the ages of the individuals involved. The victim was a 15-year-old boy, while the attackers were 15, 13, 12...
Jun 08, 2021
Three Firefighters Suffer Heat Injuries While Battling Fire in Valders Woods
Three firefighters suffered heat-related injuries as they battled a fire in the woods in Valders. According to a post on the Valders Fire and Rescue Facebook page, the fire was at 12528 Rusch Road, ab...
Jun 08, 2021
Community COVID-19 Clinics to be held throughout Manitowoc County this Week
The Manitowoc County Health Department will be administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines later this week at various venues. County Health Officer Stephanie Lambert tells Seehafer News that...
Jun 07, 2021 CDC / Unsplash
Bail Set for Manitowoc Man Charged with Marijuana Possession after Traffic Stop
Bail is set at $1000 recognizance for a 21-year-old Manitowoc man who was taken into custody after failing to obey construction signs on Maritime Drive Sunday afternoon. Josiah D. Owens is charged wit...
Jun 07, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Reis Endowment Fund Continues to Support Lakeshore Area Children
The Helen Gajdys Reis and Lester Reis Endowment Fund have reached a little over 50 percent of its goal for the benefit of the children of Manitowoc County. George Reis is a spokesman for the non-profi...
Jun 07, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
