Category Archives: Local News
Major Highways to Close in Calumet County for Culvert Replacement
The Calumet County Highway Department is preparing residents for a major highway project set to begin next week. The Wisconsin DOT will be replacing eight culverts along US Highway 151 and Highway 55 ...
Aug 11, 2025
Ongoing Road Projects in Sheboygan County Continuing this Week
Road closures in Sheboygan County will continue this week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has shared that while work on State Highways 32 and 28 progresses, closures will remain in place. ...
Aug 11, 2025
State Denies Wrongdoing in Micah Laureano Death
Two state correctional officers are denying that any rights were violated in the death of Micah Laureano. Laureano was strangled to death at Green Bay Correctional Institution by 25-year-old Jackson V...
Aug 11, 2025
One Injured, One Arrested Following Oshkosh Shooting
One person is in custody after a shooting in the City of Oshkosh. WBAY reports that the Oshkosh Police Department was called to the area of West Irving Avenue and Central Street on Saturday (August 9t...
Aug 11, 2025
Emplify Health Encourages Managing Screen Time for Teenagers
While digital devices have become an integral part of daily life, Emplify Health is encouraging parents to manage their children's screen time. Excessive screen time can impact teens' mental health, s...
Aug 10, 2025
DHS Releases 2024-2025 School Vaccination Rates
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released the student vaccination rates for the 2024-2025 school year. In the five-page report, the department noted that 86.4% of all students across th...
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DATCP Warns Food Truck Vendors of Email Scam
The Wisconsin DATCP is warning sports fans about a food truck vendor scam. With the football season getting underway, scammers have been inviting vendors to participate in "fan events" and requesting ...
Aug 10, 2025
De Pere Supportive Care Facility Receives Major Grant
A De Pere-based care facility is getting some financial assistance. Unity Hospice has received a $30,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust to help support and expand the organization's specialized pedi...
Aug 10, 2025
MPU Offering Power Plant Tours Next Week
Manitowoc Public Utilities is opening up its power plant to the public for one day only. All are welcome to visit the plant, located at 1303 South 8th Street, between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ...
Aug 10, 2025
WEDC Entrepreneurial Grant Application Period Opens Monday
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will begin accepting applications for an entrepreneurial grant on Monday (August 11th). The Small Business Technical Assistance grant is available for no...
Aug 10, 2025
