Category Archives: Local News
Convicted Sex Offender Poses as a Teen to Groom a New Victim
The surge in child sexual assault crimes in our area continued yesterday (June 8th). The Appleton Police Department announced the arrest of 26-year-old DePreist T. McGruder, a previously convicted sex...
Jun 9, 2026
Two Rivers Utilities Holding Electronics Recycling Event Today
Residents in Two Rivers will have the chance to dispose of their unwanted electronics today (June 9th). Two Rivers Utilities will be holding its electronics recycling event today from 7:30 a.m. to 5:0...
Jun 9, 2026
Manitowoc County Reviewing Three Conditional Use Permits, Three Variance Requests
There are a pair of Manitowoc County governmental meetings scheduled for this morning. The Board of Adjustment will be in the County Office Complex at 9:00 a.m., where they will continue discussions r...
Jun 9, 2026
Manitowoc County CPS - "Our Staff is Incredibly Committed"
Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the number of sex crimes committed against children in our area. In May alone, three men were arrested in Manitowoc County on chil...
Jun 9, 2026
Pool Basketball Game Ends In Multiple Citations, Firearm Investigation
An argument over a basketball game at an Oshkosh pool took a dangerous turn over the weekend. The Oshkosh Police Department was called to Pollock Pool on Taft Avenue just after 4:00 Saturday evening o...
Jun 9, 2026 Photo Credit - Oshkosh Police Department
Plymouth Man Facing State and Federal Charges in Child Sexual Assault Case
A man from Plymouth is facing federal and state charges in a child sexual assault case. The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has announced that, last week, 45-year...
Jun 9, 2026
Manitowoc County Historical Society Brings Back Old Fashioned Fish Fryday
The Manitowoc County Historical Society has announced the grand return of the Old Fashioned Fish Fryday. Guests are invited out to the newly restored Meeme House on July 10th to enjoy a fish fry, tast...
Jun 8, 2026
Manitowoc Police Tout Successful Click It or Ticket Campaign
The Manitowoc Police Department is celebrating another successful Click It or Ticket campaign. The Department has revealed that, between May 18th and 31st, 252 traffic stops were conducted for various...
Jun 8, 2026
Kiel Fire Department Gives Outdoor Fire Reminders
With the official first day of summer around the corner, the City of Kiel Fire Department is giving reminders about grill, fire pit, and recreational fire safety. Any fire pit must be at least 15 feet...
Jun 8, 2026
"Made in America"-USA Craft Projects at Manitowoc Public Library's Makerspace
The following story was written by Tony Plekan, a Public Services Librarian at the Manitowoc Public Library. 2026 marks the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. To celebr...
Jun 8, 2026
