Category Archives: Local News
Full Spring Election Results, Nickels Reelected as Manitowoc Mayor, MPSD Referendum Passes
The votes have been tabulated, and Justin Nickels will be serving another term as Manitowoc's Mayor. Having received 4,902 votes compared to 2,247 for his challenger Chris Able, Mayor Nickels said he ...
Apr 07, 2021
Manitowoc County Criminal Court Records
Misdemeanor Luis D Jimenez, 44, Milwaukee, operating while revoked on 2/15/18, xxx, $150.00 fine plus costs, total $642.00 to be paid by 06-05-2021 or 12 days jail for failure to pay. Defendant is ord...
Apr 06, 2021 CC / Bahao Zhao
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Receives GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation
Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has received Global Biorisk Advisory Council's (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for facilities. The accreditation validates that GRB...
Apr 06, 2021
Gas Prices See Major Jump in Eastern Wisconsin
Over the last two weeks, the gas prices in Eastern Wisconsin have taken a huge jump upwards. Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties each reported an 8 cent per gallon increase, up to $2.74 and $2.71 respect...
Apr 06, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Maritime Museum Youth Engagement Coordinator Talks About WWII Victory Gardens
The following is an article submitted by Shane Lee, the Youth Engagement Coordinator at Manitowoc's Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Spring has sprung, promising warmer temperatures and the return of life. ...
Apr 06, 2021
Today is Spring Election Day for Manitowoc and Two Rivers
Voters are heading out to the polls today casting ballots in several local and state contested races. In Manitowoc, Mayor Justin Nickels is seeking his fourth four-year term and is being challenged by...
Apr 06, 2021
New Owner of the Former Rohrbach’s Flowers Adjusting Well to New Business Venture
It has been just over two weeks since the building that formerly housed Rohrbach's Flowers changed hands, and the new owner says she is adjusting well to her new business venture. Heidi Schwoerer said...
Apr 06, 2021
Bail Set for Manitowoc Man Nabbed for his 4th OWI
Manitowoc County Court Commissioner Patricia Koppa set bail at $2500 cash for a 65-year-old Manitowoc man taken into custody over the weekend for his fourth OWI. Wayne Martin is also charged with Fail...
Apr 06, 2021
Manitowoc County Creates On-Call List for COVID-19 Vaccine
The Manitowoc County Health Department is offering a vaccination "On-call List" for 1st dose Moderna vaccinations. This on-call list will help speed up the vaccinations in the county and eliminate the...
Apr 06, 2021 CDC / Unsplash
Manitowoc County to Participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill
As a part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, Manitowoc County will be activating its tornado sirens on April 15th. Test tornado warnings will be issued at 1:45 PM and again at 6:45 PM, and ...
Apr 06, 2021
