Category Archives: Local News
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 5, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2019
Evers Approves $13.5 Million Dollar Contract For Waldo Blvd. Improvements
Governor Tony Evers has signed a more than $13.5 million dollar contract for much needed improvements to Waldo Boulevard in the city of Manitowoc. The extensive work is scheduled to begin next Monday ...
Apr 4, 2019
Hagedorn Declares Victory in State Supreme Court Race
Despite an incredibly close race for the state supreme court, Brian Hagedorn has declared victory over Lisa Neubauer. At last word, both sides were preparing for a recount as Hagedorn led with 50.25% ...
Apr 4, 2019 Brett Neilson / CC
Hobart Man Accused Of Selling Drugs On "Dark Web"
Federal prosecutors say a 26-year-old Hobart man used "dark web" marketplaces to sell drugs and launder dirty money. They say Christopher D. Bania sold Ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, L-S-D, meth, heroin,...
Apr 4, 2019
