Category Archives: Local News
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble presents ‘Festival of Christmas’
The majestic Capitol Civic Centre will resound with joyous music of the holiday season when the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus' Lakeshore Wind Ensemble presents "Festival of Christmas" on Saturday, De...
Nov 23, 2019
Study Shows Phone Scammers Weaponize Your Stolen Data This Holiday Season
First Orion, a leading provider of communication transparency solutions, today announced the results of a consumer survey* that shows scammers are using new strategies to take advantage of consumers t...
Nov 23, 2019 David Stewart / CC
WPS Foundation donates $10k to MFAC Phase-3
The Phase-3 Capital Campaign for the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center has received a significant gift toward reaching its' $2.2-million dollar fundraising goal. Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, a m...
Nov 23, 2019
Garrisaon Creed: Army Infantryman Turned Professional Wrestler
When people think of professional wrestling, the names that typically pop into your mind are the likes of Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, and the Ultimate Warrior. The larger than life, colorful characters ...
Nov 23, 2019
Manitowoc Citizens Now Able to Report Crimes with an App
Citizens in Manitowoc can now use their iPhones and Android based smartphones to send anonymous crime tips to the Manitowoc Police Department. iPhone and Android phone users can provide anonymous Crim...
Nov 23, 2019 Jhaymesisviphotography / CC
Remembering Katherine Miller
"She was a little person with a big heart." Those are the words of Marilyn Sontag of Manitowoc as she described her longtime friend and professional colleague, Katherine (Kate) Miller of Kohler. Mille...
Nov 22, 2019
On the Hunt: Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Begins Saturday
This weekend hunters are making their way to deer camp for the time-honored tradition of deer hunting. Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season starts Saturday and runs through Dec. 1. With an estimated 1...
Nov 22, 2019 Eric Sonstroem / CC
Lane Closures in Manitowoc Extended Into Next Week
The City of Manitowoc's Public Infrastructure and Engineering Department have announced that several Lane closures will extend into next week. Department Director, Greg Minikel says work on the eastbo...
Nov 22, 2019 Marco Verch / CC
Local Historian Recalls the Day JFK Was Shot
A retired local history professor and author remembers, 56 years ago today, when America was stunned by the assassination of President John Kennedy in Dallas. Dr. Kerry Trask is an Ontario, Canada nat...
Nov 22, 2019 Boston City Archives / CC
HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital hosting “A Visit with St. Nicholas”
The popular event, A Visit with St. Nicholas, returns to HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 5. The celebration is a remembrance of the hospital's patron saint who was a friend to all childre...
Nov 22, 2019
