Category Archives: Local News
Fifteen Young Professionals to be Honored Today
Fifteen of Manitowoc County's brightest young leaders are set to be honored. The Chamber of Manitowoc County's Young Professionals organization is hosting its annual Future 15 Awards Banquet at Knox's...
Nov 14, 2024
Manitowoc County Budget Passed Without Some Board Member Changes
The Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors voted to pass the 2025 budget, but not without some challenges. The board voted 15-9 after some board members wanted to make some changes, including a new $60...
Nov 14, 2024
Sheboygan Fire Department Unveils New Ambulance
The Sheboygan Fire Department has upgraded its life-saving equipment. At Sheboygan's Fire Station One, a brand-new ambulance was placed into service on November 1st. The new ambulance will improve saf...
Nov 14, 2024
Convicted Sex Offender to Reside in Manitowoc
A man convicted of child sex crimes is set to be released from jail, and will reside in Manitowoc. Rick A. Holtz was convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child and 2nd Degree Sexual Assault and...
Nov 14, 2024
Plymouth Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Sheboygan County Crash
A Plymouth man has pleaded not guilty for his role in a fatal crash in Sheboygan County earlier this year. Court documents show that 24-year-old Ethan Schmitz appeared in court for his arraignment on ...
Nov 14, 2024
Progress Continues on Former Manitowoc Mall Demolition
Progress continues on demolishing the former Mid Cities and Lakeshore Mall properties. Mayor Justin Nickels's announcement explains that about 44% of one of the buildings has been entirely gutted, and...
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Manitowoc Teen Facing Child Porn Charges Posts Bail
A Manitowoc teen was jailed on child porn charges. Marcos Jose Martinez-Figueroa was given a $500 cash bail, which he has since posted, on six counts of Possession of Child Pornography. He was caught ...
Nov 14, 2024
I-41 On Ramp to be Closed Tonight
An I-41 on ramp will be closed tonight for a construction project. The Department of Transportation announced that the southbound on ramp at Highway 15/County Road OO will close at 7:00 p.m. as part o...
Nov 14, 2024
Bedroom Fire Causes Over $100,000 in Damages to Appleton Home
A bedroom fire caused quite a bit of damage to an Appleton home. Appleton Firefighters were called to the fire at Welcome Circle at 8:30 pm Tuesday (November 12th). The initial call indicated that the...
Nov 14, 2024
Sheboygan Theater Company Ready to Solve the "Murder on the Orient Express"
From one murder mystery to another. Just days after they presented an Alice in Wonderland-themed murder mystery, the Sheboygan Theater Company has announced their next show, "Murder on the Orient Expr...
Nov 13, 2024
