Category Archives: Local News

There is only one Manitowoc County governmental meeting scheduled for today (May 8th). The Board of Health will be in the Public Health Building at 5:00 p.m. They will get their usual monthly reports ...

An area state representative is joining his Republican colleagues by calling for the cutting of "Red Tape." 3rd District Assemblyman Ron Tusler has thrown his support behind a package of provisions ca...

The first full week of May comes with some good news at the pumps in the area. According to the AAA Gas Prices website, Manitowoc County saw the biggest change in gas prices since last week, dropping ...

The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is encouraging Congress to move swiftly to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill that supports family farmers, rural communities, and consumers. The campaign was launched as...

Construction of portions of Manitowoc County roads begins today (May 8th). One project occurs just north of Manitowoc on County Road R from County Road P, or Homestead Road, to Highway 310. The other ...

A contingency from Valders High School brought home gold from the Wisconsin Public Services Solar Olympics. The team was one of fourteen schools from around the area to compete at UW Oshkosh yesterday...

The new Ollie's discount store in Manitowoc is officially open. A large line of people gathered at the store next to Hobby Lobby yesterday (May 7th) to be welcomed by employees with a ribbon cutting. ...

Multiple municipal courts have convicted two national online aquatic animal suppliers for ignoring warnings about shipping illegal crayfish. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the comp...

The heavy focus on tourism in Manitowoc County is continuing to pay dividends. Visit Manitowoc hosted its annual Travel and Tourism Week Breakfast Wednesday morning, where Mayor Justin Nickels noted t...

The former Appleton teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student has appeared in court. 43-year-old Rebecca Ryan, a former teacher at Appleton West High School, made her preliminary appearance in ...