Category Archives: Local News
Sentencing for Two Rivers Woman Whose Child Died
The mother of a two year old child who died in 2019 will be in Manitowoc County Court tomorrow for her sentencing hearing. 28 year old Rena Santiago is the third person found guilty in the case, with ...
Jul 20, 2020
Over 20 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Manitowoc County Since Friday, Total Surpasses 200
The total number of cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 200 in Manitowoc County after 23 new cases were reported over the weekend. Seven cases came in on Friday, 13 on Saturday, and 3 on Sunday, raising t...
Jul 20, 2020
Section of Sheboygan’s South 10th Street Under Construction this Week
A small section of South 10th Street in Sheboygan will be under construction this week. The work will be done between Oakland and Union Avenues starting today, with a detour set up, taking northbound ...
Jul 20, 2020
Bystander Saves Child from Lake Michigan
While the details are scarce, it is being reported that a 12 year old child was rescued from Lake Michigan late last week. The report indicates that a caller informed the Sheboygan Fire & Rescue C...
Jul 20, 2020
County Executive Ziegelbauer Explains the Deferral Of Property Taxes In Manitowoc County
Collaboration between nearly all units of local government in Manitowoc County will allow for taxpayers the opportunity to defer the second portion of their tax bill. County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer ...
Jul 19, 2020
Fears Grow Over Animal Shelters Becoming Overwhelmed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Animal welfare groups say the pandemic is exacerbating the overpopulation crisis for cats and dogs in Wisconsin and across the country. According to Lisa Lange, senior vice president for communication...
Jul 19, 2020
Abuse & Behavior Expert Shares How Public Fear & Wide-Spread Anxiety Impacts Domestic Violence
The past four months have been riddled with turbulence and uncertainty. From the pandemic and it's economic fallout to racial injustices and polarizing politics, it's understandable why feelings of an...
Jul 19, 2020
Grothman Donates April Congressional Salary to Area Food Pantries and Salvation Army
6th District Congressman Glen Grothman has followed up his words with his actions recently, as he donated his April congressional pay check to several area charities. When asked why he wanted to do it...
Jul 19, 2020
Animal Agriculture Alliance Launches Animal Ag Allies Development Program
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the launch of the Animal Ag Allies program to empower farmers, ranchers and practicing veterinarians to be outspoken advocates for agriculture online and ...
Jul 18, 2020 steve p2008 / CC
Bank First Supplies Major Impact Thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program
Manitowoc based Bank First has assisted over 1,800 businesses through the Small Business Administration's "Paycheck Protection Program." A news release shows the bank processed over $279.5 million in ...
Jul 18, 2020
