Category Archives: Local News
Sheboygan Fire Department Called After Natural Gas Detected
The Sheboygan Fire Department was called to the area of the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue just before 3:00 yesterday afternoon on a report of a natural gas smell. Fire units quickly arrived on scen...
Feb 15, 2019 ShashiBellamkonda / CC
Award Offered for Information On Bald Eagle Shooting Incident in Mishicot
The recent shooting of a Bald Eagle in the Mishicot area is generating concern and action in the sporting and conservation community. There has been a significant discussion in several meetings of the...
Feb 15, 2019 Pen Waggener / CC
Nickels Reaches Plea Deal in Ponzi Scheme Case
A plea deal has been reached in the Ponzi scheme case against the former owner of The Fiscal Concierge. 67-year-old James Nickels of Manitowoc pleaded guilty to one count each of wire fraud and money ...
Feb 15, 2019 Allen Allen / CC
Gussert Convicted in Death of 13 Year Old Daughter
The 38-year-old Appleton woman who was accused of causing the death of her 13-year-old daughter was found guilty in Outagamie County Court yesterday. Nicole L. Gussert was convicted of neglecting a ch...
Feb 15, 2019
MPSD Adjusts School Calendar For Rest of The School Year
The Manitowoc Public School District announced changes to the school calendar for the rest of the school year to meet the mandated minimum number of hours required by state law. Superintendent Marc Ho...
Feb 14, 2019 Laurel L. Russwurm / CC
Manitowoc Noon Rotary Honors Police Officer and Citizen of the Year
Manitowoc Police Detective Erik Kowalski and five Manitowoc Chaplain Program Volunteers were honored today by the Manitowoc Noon Rotary as Police Officer and Citizen(s) of the year for 2018. Kowalski-...
Feb 14, 2019
New Manitowoc County Sheriff Addresses Social Media Change and Employment Issue
For some people, fate seems to bring them to where they are meant to be. That appears to be the case with Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig, who, during an appearance on WOMT 1240 AM's "Be My Guest...
Feb 14, 2019
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kick Off Scheduled for Later this Month
The American Cancer Society will be holding their Lakeshore Kick Off for the Relay for Life later this month. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th, and will run from 6:00 until 7:00 PM at...
Feb 14, 2019 Raúl González / CC
Clipper City Chordsmen to be Honored
The Clipper City Chordsmen have been chosen recipients of the 2019 Wesley Teply Community Service Award in the Arts. The award was established in 1999 by the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Association to rec...
Feb 14, 2019
Snow Piles Causing Visibility Issues
The roadways are now clear of the snow that made travel difficult on Tuesday, but that same snow is still causing trouble for many motorists. The large piles of snow that have accumulated are making v...
Feb 14, 2019 Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway) / CC
