Category Archives: Local News
Sheboygan County Couple Arrested after Animals are Found Dead or Living in Deplorable Conditions
A couple from the Sheboygan County town of Herman is facing charges after several different types of animals were found dead on their property. Lisa and Jerome Doornek have both been charged with thre...
Apr 2, 2019
Attorney General Voices Thoughts on Avery Case
Steven Avery's motion for a new trial "must be denied." That statement was made by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, based on Avery's appeal of his 2007 Manitowoc County conviction for 1st degree ...
Apr 2, 2019
MPD Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Case
Manitowoc police say they have a suspect in custody for the armed robbery of a business in the 1500-block of Johnston Drive yesterday afternoon. Detective Sgt. Mike Stone said the male white suspect w...
Apr 2, 2019
Spring Election Contested Races
Today is Election Day. Below are all of the contested races in Manitowoc County. All County Ballots State Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Lisa Neubauer City of Manitowoc Alderperson...
Apr 2, 2019 Daniel Morrison / CC
Hess Officially Charged in 2018 Double Homicide
Charges have officially been filed against the 35 year old Appleton man that was arrested for the murders of 19 year old Jocelyn Miller and her 51 year old Father Richard in Manitowoc . Karl M. Hess i...
Apr 2, 2019 Karl M. Hess
Sheboygan Lane Closure Due To Bridge Construction
The Department of Public Works advises that the 8th Street Bridge is having some road work from April 1st through April 3rd, 2019. Specifically, a NORTHBOUND LANE will be CLOSED. There will be access ...
Apr 1, 2019
District Attorney Speaks About Double Homicide Case
Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn La Bre spoke Monday about the recent arrest in a double- homicide that occurred in Manitowoc last September. 35-year old Karl Hess of Appleton remains...
Apr 1, 2019
Strand Adventures Opening Only Weeks Away
A former movie theatre complex in Manitowoc's northside downtown area is only weeks away from opening as "Strand Adventures." Mike Howe, one of the four investors in the renovation project, gave Seeha...
Apr 1, 2019
Pine River Dairy Wins Two Awards at U.S. Cheese Championships
Pine River Dairy, on English Lake Road southwest of Manitowoc, was a recent multiple award winner at the U.S. Cheese Championships at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Shari Riesterer, Vice-President of Pin...
Apr 1, 2019 Mike Haller / CC
The Teaching Press at UW-Green Bay to Premier First Publication This Thursday
The Teaching Press at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will premiere its first publication, a collection of poems by Tim Weyenberg, this Thursday. Attendees will meet the Press staff, including P...
Apr 1, 2019 Hobbies on a Budget / CC
