Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc County Sheriff Remaining Hopeful This Will Return to Normal Soon
The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office hasn't been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as much as some people may have thought. We spoke with Sheriff Dan Hartwig, who said they haven't really seen any in...
Apr 15, 2020
Broadwind Energy Continues Churning Out Products
The COVID-19 pandemic is not really having a major impact on a large-scale Manitowoc manufacturer. In fact, a management spokesman at Broadwind Energy at 101 S. 16th Street, tells us they're staying b...
Apr 14, 2020
Manitowoc County Emergency Services Department to Run “Virtual Tornado Drill” on Thursday
Governor Tony Evers has declared April 13-17th Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and Manitowoc County Emergency Services Department is encouraging everyone to take time this spri...
Apr 14, 2020 NOAA Photo Library / CC
UW-Green Bay names Kathleen Burns Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor-elect Michael Alexander has announced the appointment of Associate Dean Kathleen (Kate) Burns as the interim provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affai...
Apr 14, 2020
Eastern Wisconsin Gas Prices Continue to Follow Downward Trend
The price per gallon of gas continues to decline due to the lack of travelers on the roadways. In Manitowoc County, the average price fell 15 cents per gallon down to $1.22, while Sheboygan County saw...
Apr 14, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic....
Apr 14, 2020
Representative Tittl Explains Bill Being Voted on During Extraordinary Legislative Session
The State Assembly meets this afternoon to take up a COVID 19 relief bill. Some will be piped in virtually but 25th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc will be there in person. He...
Apr 14, 2020
Hauschultz Released on Bail
Less than two weeks after asking for his bail amount to be reduced, 16-year-old Damian Hauschultz is out of jail. Damian, who is facing charges in the death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz posted his $...
Apr 14, 2020
Local Results from Last Week's Election
There were a number of local contested races on the ballots last week, and the unofficial results are in. In the Manitowoc City Council races, there will be new faces representing District 5 and 8. Ch...
Apr 14, 2020 Brett Neilson / CC
2020 Spring Election Results
President Republicans County (57 of 57 Reporting) (W)Donald Trump 9896 Democrats County (W)Joe Biden 6609 Bernie Sanders 2395 Supreme Court Justice County Dan Kelly 10843 (W)Jill Karofsky 9067 ...
Apr 13, 2020
