Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc Continues to “Enrich the Housing Stock”
Homes and other buildings that don't stand up to structural codes are not only an eyesore, but they also can be very dangerous. In order to address the issue, the City of Manitowoc created the Divisio...
Mar 31, 2021
Holy Family Memorial's Employee Health Nurse Reacts to the Hospital Administering 10,000th COVID-19 Vaccine Milestone
Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc recently gave out their 10,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Judy Check, HFM's Employee Health Nurse said this is "a really awesome milestone for Holy Family Memori...
Mar 31, 2021
Two Rivers City Council Protesting “Inequities” in the Distribution of the American Rescue Plan Funds
The Two Rivers City Council met on Monday, where they approved a resolution to protest what they termed "inequities" in the distribution of funds from the American Rescue Plan. This plan, which Presid...
Mar 31, 2021
De Pere Man Arrested for his 5TH OWI
A De Pere man was arrested by the State Patrol for his 5th OWI offense. According to State Patrol reports, a Trooper responded to a single-vehicle crash just after 1:00 this morning (March 31st) on Co...
Mar 31, 2021
Local Senator Co-Sponsors a Bill Aimed at Helping Veterans
State Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere has teamed up with fellow Republican Jeremy Thiesfeldt to introduce a bill that aims to add license fee waivers for veteran's spouses. Under current law, veterans...
Mar 31, 2021
Sheboygan Man Sentenced in Child Sex Case
A Sheboygan man convicted on child sex charges was sentenced in Sheboygan County Court on Monday (March 29th). 20-year-old Semir Mahmutagic was found guilty due to a no-contest plea in the case and wi...
Mar 31, 2021
Authorities Identify Missing Lake Winnebago Canoers
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Department has released the identities of the canoers that went missing on Lake Winnebago on Monday. 21-year-old men Dakota Goldapske and Michael Gohde were thrown fro...
Mar 31, 2021 Daniel / CC
Manitowoc County Health Department Reports Moderate Number Vaccinations, and New COVID Cases
It was a rather moderate day yesterday (March 30th) on the COVID-19 front in Manitowoc County. There were 9 new cases of the virus reported by the Manitowoc County Health Department, raising the pande...
Mar 31, 2021
Former Candidate for Manitowoc’s City Council Agrees to a Plea Deal in Theft Case
The Manitowoc County Court has received the written stipulation from the former candidate for Manitowoc's 1st Aldermanic District. Theresa Schmitt was facing charges in a theft case at the Manitowoc W...
Mar 31, 2021
Grass Fire Shuts Down a Section of I-41 Near Appleton
Motorists traveling near Appleton had to find a new way to get to their destination yesterday when a grass fire broke out near I-41. According to a Tweet by the Appleton Police Department at around 5:...
Mar 31, 2021 liz west / CC
