Dogs2DogTags Receives State Grant
A Sheboygan County veteran support organization has been named the recipient of a state grant. WHBL reports that Dogs2DogTags is one of nine non-profits around the state to receive a portion of $10 million in Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant funding. The Plymouth based organization trains dogs t...
May 17, 2024
Free Event Toolkits Offered through Healthiest Manitowoc County
Manitowoc County's substance use prevention group is trying to make it safer for groups that host events or festivals. The Healthiest Manitowoc County Substance Use Prevention Coalition is giving out free Festival Toolkits for organizations, businesses, or event committees planning large gatherings like concerts and fa...
May 17, 2024
Sheriff Rescues Ducklings from Storm Sewer
The Calumet County Sheriff's Office is praising one of its deputies and a car dealership employee for a recent rescue. A post on Facebook from the sheriff's office says on May 11th just before 2 pm, Deputy Matt Eberhardt was wrapping up his patrol in the city of Chilton when he noticed a mother duck frantically darting...
May 17, 2024
Manitowoc Woman Involved in City Crash Appears in Court
A 29-year-old Manitowoc woman is free on a $1,000 recognizance bond following a single-vehicle crash on the city's southside early Thursday evening. Casandra L. Beissert appeared in Manitowoc County Circuit Court Friday afternoon on charges of OWI-Second Offense, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, and Felony Bail Jum...
May 17, 2024
Over $1.2M Awarded for Oral Healthcare Education at Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is receiving over $1.2 million from the state's Joint Finance Committee. The money is for Wisconsin's technical colleges to expand the state's oral healthcare workforce. The funds will support the college's recently announced plans to add an accredited dental hygiene associate degree program...
May 17, 2024
Air Quality Alert In Effect
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR EASTERN WISCONSIN... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Ozone on Saturday, May 18, from noon until 11 p.m. This advisory affects people living in Manitowoc County. Due to ozone conducive weather conditions including a lake breeze, the air...
May 17, 2024
The Manitowoc Bandits Open Their Season This Weekend
The Manitowoc Bandits will Open their 2024 baseball season Saturday afternoon at Wildwood Park in Sheboygan, participating in the "Play Ball" Tournament. Coach Chris Cisler's squad went 17 and 6 last season, capped with a Shoreland League Championship, defeating the Denmark Devil Bears 8 to 7 in 10 innings in...
May 17, 2024
Fish and Game Survey Shows Positive and Negative Trends
A survey from the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Association and Leede Research has found some promising and concerning trends in the county. The Manitowoc County Conservation Study reveals residents' overwhelming support and dedication towards conservation efforts and outdoor organizations. One of several key findings...
May 17, 2024
Lighthouse Celebrates New Drop-In Center
A local recovery group has a new location for its drop-off center. A ribbon cutting was held for the new Lighthouse Recovery Community Center, which moved from a building on Park Street to a new location on State Street yesterday. Board members, supporters, volunteers, and those who've received help showed up for a mee...
May 17, 2024
State Rep Sheila Stubbs Urges Senate Action on Missing Black Women and Girls Task Force
State Representative Sheila Stubbs is advocating for the Wisconsin Senate to reconsider establishing a task force focused on missing and murdered African American women and girls. Despite a state legislative committee approving her proposal earlier this year, it ultimately did not pass. Yesterday, Stubbs met with other...
May 17, 2024