Category Archives: State News
Wife Killer Will Serve At Least 20 years, But May Be Eligible For Parole
A Madison man who killed his wife, then blew up their home to cover up the crime, may be eligible for parole one day. A Dane County judge gave Steven Pirus a mandatory life sentence earlier this year....
Jul 27, 2018 Rumble Press / CC
Boxwood Blight Found In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says a serious fungal disease that attacks a popular garden shrub has been found in Wisconsin for the first time. State AG offici...
Jul 27, 2018
Police Dog, Officers Find Missing Child In Trempealeau County
The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office says an 11-year-old child is back with his family after a police dog and officers found the boy. Trempealeau County Sheriff Richard Anderson recognized the poli...
Jul 27, 2018 Deb / CC
MPSD Superintendent Reacts to Receiving School Safety Grant
Manitowoc Public Schools believe that no effort is too great when it comes to school safety. That statement from Superintendent Mark Holzman this week after the MPSD received $227,000 from the State's...
Jul 27, 2018
Two Rivers City Engineer Gives Update on Memorial Drive
Earlier this week a storm sewer main collapsed on Memorial Drive, and work was scheduled to be completed by today. However, according to Two Rivers City Engineer Jim McDonald, that is not the case. He...
Jul 27, 2018
Quality Roasting in Valders to Celebrate Expansion
Quality Roasting Inc. in Valders recently completed their over 9,000 square foot expansion, and will be holding ribbon cutting ceremony next week Tuesday. The new facility will aid in their ability to...
Jul 27, 2018
Two People Attempt to Castrate Cat in Green Bay
Two individuals were arrested in Green Bay after they attempted to castrate a feline yesterday. Police reports indicate that 27 year old Samantha Bruce brought the cat to a veterinarian after attempti...
Jul 27, 2018
Gussert Pleads Not Guilty
The woman charged in the death of her 13 year old daughter pleaded not guilty yesterday. Nicole Gussert was charged after her daughter Brianna was found dead in her room back in May 2017. According to...
Jul 27, 2018
Man Arrested in Two Rivers Following Armed Domestic Situation
A 62-year old Two Rivers man is in the Manitowoc County Jail this morning following an armed domestic situation early yesterday afternoon. Lieutenant Melissa Wiesner of the Two Rivers Police Departmen...
Jul 27, 2018
Community Vigil Will Be Held Monday For Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer
A community vigil Monday at 6:00 P-M will be held to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski, near the scene of the shooting, at 28th and Wright streets. He's the 17-year veteran of th...
Jul 27, 2018
