Category Archives: Local News
Manitowoc EAB Plan Available to View
An updated City of Manitowoc Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan was approved by the Manitowoc Common Council at their meeting on September 16th and is available for review on the City's website. Any qu...
Sep 20, 2019
Manitowoc Man Pleads 'No Contest' in Dog Starvation & Death Case
A Manitowoc man has been sentenced for his part in dog starvation and the death of another dog in 2018. James A. Nettles was found guilty due to a no-contest plea for 2-misdemeanors; Party to a crime ...
Sep 20, 2019
Kewaunee Man Struck By Lightning
A 30-year-old Kewaunee man was struck by lightning last night. Police responded to a residence on Beardsley Street around 9 p.m. where it was learned the victim had been holding an uncharged power lin...
Sep 20, 2019 John Fowler / CC
POW/MIA Recognition Day Celebrated Today
Today is the day we as a nation remember those who served our country but never made it home. Prisoners of War/Missing in Action or POW/MIA Recognition Day was created in 1979 to ensure that America r...
Sep 20, 2019 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
Manitowoc Police Searching For Accident Witness
Manitowoc Police are looking for a witness of a two-vehicle accident that occurred September 20th at 5:30 a.m. Lt. Robert Arps says officers were dispatched to Johnston Drive and East Reed Avenue for ...
Sep 20, 2019
NYPD Officer Responds to Avery Reward Announcement
What will come of the recent announcement that a "concerned citizen" would pay $100,000 for information leading to the "real killer" of Theresa Halbach? A veteran New York Police Officer doesn't think...
Sep 20, 2019
Silver Lake College Undergoes Name Change
Silver Lake College is no more. As of yesterday, the college, which was founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, is now known by its original name, Holy Family College. HFC President, D...
Sep 20, 2019
Woman Sentenced in Sheboygan Overdose Death Case
The woman who was deemed to be at fault for an overdose death at the Mead Public Library in Sheboygan has been sentenced to serve 9 years in prison. 29-year-old Jessica Grande plead no contest to char...
Sep 20, 2019 michael scott / CC
Manitowoc Hires New Community Development Director
Manitowoc has hired a new Community Development Director. Mayor Justin Nickels says the Council gave their approval this week to hire Adam Tegen. Mayor Nickels said that Tegen is currently serving in ...
Sep 19, 2019
Report of a Gun at Sheboygan South High School Appears To Be a Hoax
Update: The Sheboygan Police have arrested a 14 year old male student for his part in today's incident at Sheboygan South High School. The investigation is ongoing to determine who else was responsibl...
Sep 19, 2019
