Category Archives: Local News
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
BBB Warns of Dating Website Scams
With today being Valentine's Day, many people will take to the web in an attempt to find love by using a dating website. While this is a fun way to meet new people, these sites are rife with fraudster...
Feb 14, 2019 sarconi XYZ / CC
De Pere Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Suspect
The De Pere Police Department is searching for the individual who crashed through the fence of the NEW Water Waste Treatment facility and fled the scene. The incident occurred around midnight on Febru...
Feb 14, 2019
2 Charged With Possession Of Methamphetamine After Hitting A Snow Bank In Manitowoc
Bail was set at $5000 cash for a 21-year-old Manitowoc man facing several new drug-related charges. Emahd Brown-Payne is charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia as wel...
Feb 13, 2019
Dr. Rosenberg on Shoveling/Snow Blowing Concerns
Many of us are cleaning up from the latest dumping of snow on the lakeshore and eastern Wisconsin. Holy Family Memorial cardiologist, Dr. Michael Rosenberg, expresses concern for those with risks of h...
Feb 13, 2019 Holy Family Memorial Doctor Cardiologist HFM
