Category Archives: Local News
SS Badger Hits a Snag
It was a rare occurrence yesterday afternoon in Manitowoc, when the SS Badger came in late and left late. The ship arrived just after 2:00 PM and witnesses in Ludington said that there was difficulty ...
Aug 20, 2018 Bill McChesney / CC
Highway Maintenance Locally this Week
The Wisconsin Department of transportation office in Green Bay advises of some highway maintenance work this week at a major intersection on the outskirts of the city of Manitowoc. According to WisDOT...
Aug 20, 2018
Child Bitten at Union Park, Police Searching for Owner
***UPDATE: Manitowoc police has located the dog and its' owner Manitowoc police are asking for your help in locating the owner of a dog that bit-a-child in the face late yesterday afternoon. The incid...
Aug 20, 2018
MPD Warns of Possible Vehicle Entries
The Manitowoc Police Department is informing citizens that an individual was seen roaming the streets early this morning, attempting to enter vehicles. According to Lieutenant Robert Arps, Officers we...
Aug 20, 2018
Rahr-West Art Museum To Feature Manitowoc County Artists!
Each year, the Rahr-West Art Museum takes time to highlight the phenomenal artistic talents of our community. Beginning August 26 and running through September 16, the museum will be filled with amazi...
Aug 19, 2018
Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office Takes Law Enforcement To The Air
The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office is working with a new law enforcement tool. In a partnership with area fire departments, the county agency has started a drone program. Drones were used for the f...
Aug 17, 2018 Gabriel Garcia Marengo / CC
Wisconsin Unemployment Under 3 Percent For Sixth Month
The state Department of Workforce Development reported today (Thursday) that Wisconsin's unemployment rate was two-point-nine percent in July, marking the sixth straight month the state's unemployment...
Aug 17, 2018 SMU Libraries Digital Collections / CC
Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces July Match of the Month!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County has named Big Brother Terry Stevenson and Little Brother Joe Whatley as its match of the month for July. Each month, the Big Brothers Big Sisters organizat...
Aug 17, 2018
Wisconsin DHS Applied for Federal Grant to Battle Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis continues to be a major talking point thought the entire country, but the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is trying to bring the fight to the front lines. DHS has applied for...
Aug 17, 2018 Find Rehab Centers / CC
Endangered Missing Marshfield Teen
Update: The 2006 Pontiac Vibe displaying Wisconsin plate 339XRJ that missing and endangered 17 year old Michael Atkins was last seen operating was observed at a convenience store located in Wilson, WI...
Aug 17, 2018
