Category Archives: Local News
Sheboygan Police Department Changes Police Desk Hours
Changes are on the way at the Sheboygan Police Department. The department is informing the public that the hours of operation of their police desk will be changing, effective Monday, August 18th. The ...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy of the Sheboygan Police Department
Actor Tim Robbins Highlights Kohler Foundation's 81st Distinguished Guest Series
Award-winning actors and musicians are set to highlight an annual event hosted by the Kohler Foundation. The foundation's 81st season of the Distinguished Guest Series will begin on October 10th at 7:...
Aug 11, 2025
DATCP Opens Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants
Small businesses can now apply for a grant through the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The DATCP will be accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through S...
Aug 11, 2025
Manitowoc Skatepark Preservation Project Close To Fundraising Goal
An area group is in the final stretch of fundraising for a skate park in need of repairs. The Manitowoc Skatepark Preservation Project has raised approximately $216,000 out of the $220,000 needed to r...
Aug 11, 2025
Nurse Bill Backed by Manitowoc County Representative Becomes State Law
A bill supported by a local state representative surrounding nurse practices has become state law. Assembly Bill 257 creates a new licensure opportunity for registered nurses (RN) to become APRNs. Pre...
Aug 11, 2025
City of Two Rivers Considering Ordinance Amendment
There is only one meeting today (August 11th) in the City of Two Rivers. The Plan Commission will be in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. where they will review a proposed amendment to a previously ap...
Aug 11, 2025
Horizon Blends Pellets Board to Meet with MPU Commission Today
There are a pair of meetings scheduled for today (August 11th) in the City of Manitowoc. The Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission will meet at their offices on South 8th Street at 4:00 p.m. where the...
Aug 11, 2025
Sen. Jacque, Rep Tusler's "Problem-Solving" Courts Bill Vetoed by Gov. Evers
A bill penned by two Eastern Wisconsin legislators aimed at creating specialized "problem-solving" courts has been vetoed. Governor Tony Evers shot down the measure, introduced by Senator Andre Jacque...
Aug 11, 2025
Manitowoc Man Arrested for 3rd OWI
A Manitowoc man was arrested for driving while intoxicated over the weekend. An officer was on patrol on South 10th Street at 1:20 Sunday morning, and while approaching Washington Street from the nort...
Aug 11, 2025
Sen. LeMahieu - "Biennial Budget Will Stabilize Wisconsin's Child Care Industry"
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu is highlighting the child care aspects of the 2025-2027 biennial budget. In his weekly newsletter, the Oostburg Republican said that the budget will "stabilize Wi...
Aug 11, 2025
