Category Archives: Local News
City of Plymouth Offering Another Opportunity to Get to Know a Council Member
The City of Plymouth will be offering another opportunity for residents to get to know a member of the Common Council. The August edition of Coffee with Council will take place on August 12th from 8:3...
Jul 18, 2025
Manitowoc Police Attend Funeral of Fallen Milwaukee Officer
The Manitowoc Police Department was represented during the funeral procession for a fallen officer. Police Chief Nick Reimer said on WOMT's Be My Guest program that five officers and a motorcycle unit...
Jul 18, 2025 Courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Department
Gun-Wielding Appleton Man Charged Following Road Rage Shooting
A man from Appleton accused of using a firearm on the road has appeared in court. Court documents show that 22-year-old Luke J. Vandenheuvel appeared in an Outagamie County courtroom on Wednesday (Jul...
Jul 18, 2025
Scam Alert: Manitowoc County Chamber Issues Urgent Warning
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is warning of a new scam targeting Chamber members. Executive Director Abbey Quistorf tells SeehaferNews.com that an outside company using the email address emily@LeadF...
Jul 18, 2025
Charges Filed for Father of 1st-degree Reckless Homicide Suspect
The father of a reckless homicide suspect in Green Bay has now been charged. FOX11 reports that 48-year-old David Vanderleest faces one count of obstruction and aiding a felon for claiming he was watc...
Jul 18, 2025
Sheboygan County Teen to Be Sentenced Following Child Sexual Assault Trial
A Sheboygan County teen is set to be sentenced following a child sexual assault trial. 17-year-old Spencer Dietrich will appear in court today (July 18th) for his sentencing hearing at 11:00 a.m. afte...
Jul 18, 2025 Allen Allen / CC
Arrest Made in Sheboygan After Threats, False Information Spread Online About 13-Year-Old's Death
One person has been arrested after false information was spread online regarding the recent drowning of a 13-year-old boy in Sheboygan. The Sheboygan Police Department has said that while their invest...
Jul 18, 2025
Chambers Introduces New Program for Business Sellers and New Client Arrivals
The Chamber of Manitowoc County has launched a new program to help businesses sell and assist new residents. The Onboard Concierge Service was launched to support workforce attraction and retention by...
Jul 17, 2025
Area Fire Departments to Receive State Funding from Division of Industry Services
Many local fire departments will be receiving state funding for fire protection and inspections. The Department of Industry Services (DIS) has released the recipients for this year's 2% Fire Dues Paym...
Jul 17, 2025 liz west / CC
MPU Releases Overflow Notice
Manitowoc Public Utilities has released a public notice regarding a high-flow event at its wastewater treatment facility. Communications Manager Jennie Nelson tells Seehafer News.com that approximatel...
Jul 17, 2025
