Category Archives: Local News
Get Ready for Another Whacky Tacky Weekend! Sputnikfest Coming Sept. 7
Sputnikfest is a celebration of the 1962 crash landing of a piece of the satellite Sputnik in Manitowoc. Sputnik was the world's first artificial satellite that was launched by the Soviet Union. This ...
Aug 24, 2019
Manitowoc County Historical to Host Mid Lakes Thresheree
Experience the roots of Wisconsin's agricultural past during two action-filled days of antique farming re-creations, hands-on demonstrations, farmhand contests, food, and much more at the Mid-Lakes Th...
Aug 24, 2019
Wisconsin Experiences Bus Driver Shortage
Word came earlier this week of a significant school-bus driver shortage in Wisconsin. Seehafer News contacted Steve Roekle of Brandt Buses, Inc. in Manitowoc and asked him 'why' the shortage exists. "...
Aug 23, 2019 ThoseGuys119 / CC
Manitowoc County Emergency Services Partners with lnCourage to Promote Text to 9-1-1
Manitowoc County Emergency Services has partnered with lnCourage to promote "text 9-1-1" for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Residents of Manitowoc County are able to send text message...
Aug 23, 2019
Walk for the Fallen will Help Grieving Families
Most people know someone who has died serving our country in the military, and for the families of those people, it can be a very hard loss to deal with. The group Being There, Reaching Out, based out...
Aug 23, 2019
Department of Administration Secretary Visits WAF
Earlier this week, Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Joel Brennan made a trip to Manitowoc to talk to administrators at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. Brennan actually has a familial conne...
Aug 23, 2019
Assembly Republicans Announce “REvest” Retirement Proposal
Assembly Republicans have introduced REvest (Wisconsin Retirement Investment), a proposal to encourage Wisconsin workers to save for retirement. REvest would offer access to a retirement investment pl...
Aug 23, 2019
Sheboygan Fire Fighters Support MDA with Annual Fill the Boot Drive
The Sheboygan Fire Department L483 is showing its continued support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as its members continue the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to raise critical...
Aug 23, 2019
De Pere Woman Uses Sister’s Suicide to Raise Awareness
As we have reported several times in the past, depression, and suicide is an issue that impacts more people than many realize. One person it has effected directly is 47 year old De Pere resident Linda...
Aug 23, 2019 Robert Couse-Baker / CC
BBB Warns College Students of Several Scams
With tuition payments, financial aid applications and school supplies, August marks the month for students looking to spend their money on going back to colleges or universities. However, scammers tak...
Aug 23, 2019 Widjaya Ivan / CC
