Category Archives: Local News
Lawmakers Aiming to Tighten Screws on Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving continues to be a problem in Wisconsin. A report released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation shows that while the number of alcohol related crashes has dropped in the state, t...
Apr 05, 2019 whity / CC
Dassey Moved to Medium Security Prison Due to Good Behavior
Branden Dassey, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Theresa Halbach in 2005, was transferred to the Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Dassey's attorney, Laura Nirder stated in a tweet, "D...
Apr 05, 2019
Lawsuit Against Netflix Filmmakers Moved to Federal Court In Green Bay
The lawsuit filed by a retired police detective against Netflix has been moved from Manitowoc County court to federal court. Andrew Colborn investigated the Teresa Halbach murder which resulted in the...
Apr 05, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Man that Died in Custody of Las Vegas Police was from Appleton
A man that died while in the custody of the Las Vegas Police has been identified as a 36 year old Appleton native. Nicholas Farah was taken into custody at around 8:15 pm on March 31st, as officers we...
Apr 05, 2019
Mental Health Speaker Addressed Valders Middle/High School Students and Manitowoc Public
Motivational Speaker Jeff Yalden spoke to the Valders Middle and High School students yesterday in advance of his presentation at the UWGB-Manitowoc Campus Theater. Yalden focuses his presentations ar...
Apr 04, 2019
MPU Electric Utility to Become Debt Free
The Electric Utility of Manitowoc Public Utilities will be completely "debt free" after The City's Finance Committee approved a request this week to pay off nearly $4.66 million In old debt. Mayor Jus...
Apr 04, 2019
Two in Custody After Gunshots Fired
A 17-year-old Manitowoc male and an 18-year-old Ohio man are in custody following Several gunshots being fired in Two Rivers early this morning. Police responded around 1 a.m. to the are...
Apr 04, 2019
Two Manitowoc County Departments Looking to Hire for the Summer
Manitowoc County is looking to hire summer help for their Public Works, and Highway Departments. According to Jannell Shelton, the hourly rate would start at $11.00 an hour, and applicants must be at ...
Apr 04, 2019 Phil Roeder / CC
Two Rivers City Meeting 4/4/2019
The Two Rivers Business and Industrial Development Committee and Community Development authority will be holding a special meeting in City Hall this evening. After taking a look at the status of the f...
Apr 04, 2019
Fish and Game Meeting Thursday with Guest Speaker
Another interesting speaker is lined up for Thursday's monthly meeting of the Manitowoc unit- of County Fish & Game. The meeting is set for 7:00 o'clock at Lincoln Park Cabin #1. The guest- speake...
Apr 04, 2019
