Category Archives: Local News
MPU Files Application to Decrease Electric Rates
Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) has announced that they have filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to decrease retail electric rates by approximately five percent. Ac...
May 07, 2019
Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office Starts GoFundMe in an Attempt to Add Second K9 Patrol Vehicle
The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office wants to add a second K9 unit to their team and is looking for your help. Yesterday morning, they posted a link on Facebook to a GoFundMe page, where the public c...
May 07, 2019 Stacy / CC
Public Input Sought on Half A Percent Sales Tax Issue
Manitowoc County Board Supervisor, Kevin Behnke, says he will be hosting a public input session next week to discuss a proposal to create a half a percent sales tax in the county. According to a news ...
May 07, 2019 Pictures of Money / CC
Hartman’s Bakery to Close in June
The longstanding staple of Manitowoc, Hartman's Bakery will be closing their doors at the end of June. A sign was posted on their door announcing the news. The handwritten sign also says "We thank you...
May 07, 2019
Manitowoc Woman Arrested After Causing Disturbance, Hit with Drug Charges
A Manitowoc woman was taken into police custody last night after she began causing a disturbance outside a residence. The 31-year-old told officers she was recently kicked out of Hope House and attemp...
May 07, 2019
Welfare Check Turns into Drug Arrest
The Manitowoc Police Department was asked to perform a welfare check on a 35-year-old Manitowoc man early Sunday morning that turned into a drug arrest. The caller asked the MPD to check on her ex-boy...
May 07, 2019
Man Arrested During Hearing for Suspects Accused In Child’s Death
Three suspects in the death of a 2-year-old child in Two Rivers late last month, appeared in Manitowoc County Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. 27-year-old Rena Santiago, 25-year-old Bianca Bush, and...
May 07, 2019
Initial Appearances Adjourned in Two Rivers Child Death Case
Three defendants accused in the death of a two-year-old child Two Rivers last month, had their initial appearances adjourned until next week as they wait to be appointed legal counsel. 27- year-old Rh...
May 06, 2019
Wisconsin DNR Celebrating Clean Air Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is celebrating Clean Air Month. Throughout the month of May, the department's Air Program is highlighting ongoing air quality improvements across the stat...
May 06, 2019 redbird / CC
Two Rivers City Meeting 5/6/2019
The Two Rivers City Council will be holding their regularly scheduled meeting tonight in the Council Chambers in City Hall. At their 6:00 gathering, the City Manager Greg Buckley will be welcoming his...
May 06, 2019
