Category Archives: Local News
UW-Green Bay to Offer 200+ Summer Courses and Camps Online
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced yesterday that all of its 200+ summer courses and a variety of new virtual camps will be delivered online for the first time ever due to the COVID-19 pa...
Apr 15, 2020
Road America Board Member, George Bovis, Passes Away
George Bovis, a profound businessman, SCCA member, and long-standing Road America Board Member, passed away on Sunday. Road America President and General Manager, Mike Kertscher responded to the news,...
Apr 15, 2020
Rep. Tittl Votes for COVID-19 Response Bill
State Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc was in Madison yesterday, where he voted in favor of the COVID-19 Response Bill. This bill aims to help the state address the challenges of the coronavirus...
Apr 15, 2020
Bored at Home? Be Careful When Taking Social Media “Quizzes”
With most of the US and Canada under orders to stay at home, many people are turning to social media for a fun distraction. Taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time, but it...
Apr 15, 2020 Sarah Marshall / CC
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
