Category Archives: Local News
Bail Set for Man Arrested Hours After Being Released from Jail
Bail has been set for a man arrested in Manitowoc just hours after being released from jail. 55-year-old Christopher J. Sackatook was given a $100 cash bail yesterday (February 16th) by Court Commissi...
Feb 17, 2026
District 8 Primary on the Ballot in Sheboygan, None in Manitowoc or Calumet Counties
Across the state, primary elections are on the ballot today (February 17th), including one in the City of Sheboygan. After current District 8 Alder Zach Rust decided not to seek another term, three ca...
Feb 17, 2026
Manitowoc Man Accused of Making Threats with a Firearm Receives Cash Bail
A Manitowoc man facing charges after being accused of making threats with a firearm has had his bail set. 37-year-old Daniel L. Meuret was given a $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner Jewel Scharenb...
Feb 17, 2026
Manitowoc Man Bound Over For Trial In Two Cases Involving Assaults
A Manitowoc man has been bound over for trial in two cases that date back to 2024. 23-year-old Jonathan Gallegos was back in a Manitowoc County Courtroom last Thursday (February 12th) for two cases in...
Feb 17, 2026
Manitowoc County Board Reviewing Several Zoning Map Amendment Proposals
There are three Manitowoc County governmental meetings scheduled for today (February 17th). Up first is the Veterans Service Commission, which will be in the Heritage Building at 9:30 a.m., where they...
Feb 17, 2026
Donation Drive Started for Chilton Family Reeling from Weekend House Fire
A GoFundMe has been created for the Chilton family who lost everything in a house fire over the weekend. First responders were called to the home on Hickory Hills Road at 5:30 Saturday morning, where ...
Feb 17, 2026
Bomb Threat at Appleton High School Deemed Non-Credible
An Appleton high school was the target of a phony bomb threat yesterday (February 16th). The Appleton Police Department received the threat sometime in the morning, with it specifically mentioning App...
Feb 17, 2026
Teenage Girl Dies in Two Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle crash in North Fond du Lac claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl yesterday (February 16th). The North Fond du Lac Police Department was dispatched to the area of Pioneer Road south of M...
Feb 17, 2026
Kiel School District Hosting Parent Education Classes
The Kiel School District wants to help students and their families. The district is hosting two virtual events, including a 90-minute presentation called "You Can't Make Me" on Thursday (February 19th...
Feb 16, 2026
UnitedOne Credit Union Again Offering Students Scholarship Opportunity
An area credit union is offering scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. UnitedOne Credit Union will again give $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors, one from Manitowoc County and the ...
Feb 16, 2026
