Category Archives: Local News
Appleton Man Sentenced for Firing Gun In Road Rage Incident
An Appleton man is heading to prison after firing a gun during a road rage incident last year. Court records show that 22-year-old Luke Vandenheuvel appeared inside an Outagamie County courtroom on Fr...
Jan 20, 2026
Family Dog Unaccounted for After Oshkosh House Fire
A family dog is unaccounted for following a house fire in Oshkosh. WBAY reports that the Oshkosh Fire Department was called to the 900 block of West 10th Avenue at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Sunday on...
Jan 20, 2026
Fond du Lac Police Revive Man After Single-Vehicle Crash
The Fond du Lac Police Department helped save someone after a crash. Officers were called to the 200 block of 6th Street, east of South Park Avenue, at 9:20 a.m. yesterday morning (January 19th) for a...
Jan 20, 2026
Alleged Sheboygan Falls Gunman Set to Return to Court in Downtown Murder Case
A Sheboygan man facing murder charges is set to return to court. Court documents show that 36-year-old Luiz Cruz Burgos will be back inside a Sheboygan County courtroom today (January 20th) as he face...
Jan 20, 2026
Nominees Wanted For United Way Manitowoc County Volunteer Impact Awards
The United Way of Manitowoc County is taking nominations for its 2026 Volunteer Impact Awards. This year's event will take place on Thursday, April 16th, with breakfast at 8:15 a.m. followed by the pr...
Jan 19, 2026
Pleasant Prairie Group Looking to Bring Water Sporting Event to Manitowoc
The City of Manitowoc looks to be bringing a new event to Lake Michigan. City documents show that an organization called 2 Wicked Promotions wants to host the 2026 Great Lakes Watercross Season Champi...
Jan 19, 2026
Manitowoc Police Give Warning About Leaving Keys While Warming Up Your Car
The Manitowoc Police Department is reminding residents to be careful when warming up their cars due to the frigid weather. Police Chief Nick Reimer said last week on WOMT's Be My Guest program that al...
Jan 19, 2026
Former Fast-Food Manager Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case
A De Pere man is getting prison time for sexually assaulting teen employees at a restaurant where he worked. WBAY reports that 40-year-old Joshua Johnson will spend 25 years in prison after a Brown Co...
Jan 19, 2026
Woman Charged After Child Found Alone Walking In the Snow
A Manitowoc woman is facing charges after a child was found walking alone in the snow. Manitowoc Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Custer Street after a caller dialed 911, reporting that the...
Jan 19, 2026
Man Resists Arrest At Police Station After Entering Truck Without Permission
A Manitowoc man is facing charges for getting into a truck without permission and resisting police. Officers were called to a residence on N. 8th Street on Sunday morning (January 18th) just after 4:2...
Jan 19, 2026
