Local news
Manitowoc
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Ad
Terror Tropes-The Building Blocks of Scary-To Be Explored at MPL’s Next Teen Hang-Out
The Manitowoc Public Library is planning a teen hang-out focused on horror-story tropes and how familiar storytelling devices shape scary fiction. Teen Associate Kristin Keck explains how recurring elements, such as…
Care 4 Kids Toy Drive Now Underway to Support Local Families
The annual Care 4 Kids Toy Drive began Nov. 9 and will accept donations through Dec. 9 to support children and young adults in foster and kinship care. Organizers are seeking toys, games, puzzles, coloring supplies…
Immediate Manitowoc County Employee Wage Increase Included In Approved 2027 Budget
Manitowoc County supervisors approved the 2027 budget by a 21-3 vote, including an immediate wage increase for county employees, a higher property-tax levy and the elimination of vacant Human Services positions. The…
Warrant Authorized For Manitowoc Man Charged With Pointing Gun At Victim’s Head
A judge has authorized an arrest warrant for Daniel Meuret, 38, after he missed a plea date in a Manitowoc case last week. Meuret faces misdemeanor counts of battery with a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct, both…
Wisconsin Maritime Museum Honors Longtime Volunteer
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is remembering longtime volunteer Mark Becker, a former submariner and tour guide aboard the USS Cobia, who died last week. Becker and his wife retired in Two Rivers after years of visiting…
Ad
Rep. Tusler Explains Continued Efforts To Try And Help Wisconsin DAs
State Representative Ron Tusler is leading a study committee focused on funding and operational challenges facing Wisconsin district attorneys. The committee is addressing issues such as staff retention, competitive…
Manitowoc Countess Paratransit Service Planning, May Approve 2027 Budget
The City of Manitowoc faces a busy schedule today with five municipal meetings, including the Committee on Aging and the Public Works Committee. Key discussions include the transition of paratransit services as the city…
Manitowoc Woman Continues Advocacy Through Veteran Mental Health Fundraiser
A Manitowoc resident, Shanen Daly, successfully raised over $3,000 for the veteran mental health organization HOOAH WI. The fundraiser, held during the annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March, honors the memory of her…
Local Manitowoc Grocery Store To Close Its Doors
Rob’s Family Market, a grocery store located on Menasha Avenue in Manitowoc, has announced it will be closing its doors. The store has not yet provided an official closing date or a reason for the decision. Local news…
White Nationalist Group Seen In Manitowoc for the Second Time This Year
A white nationalist group, Patriot Front, was spotted protesting in Manitowoc over the weekend at the intersection of Maritime Drive and S. 8th Street. Members, wearing masks and matching uniforms, held signs promoting…
Ad
Newton man pleads not guilty in alleged murder-for-hire plot case
Larry J. Wallen, a 37-year-old man from Newton, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Manitowoc County Circuit Court to charges of solicitation of first-degree intentional homicide. Wallen is accused of plotting to kill his…
Local Boys and Girls Club Says “Thank You” for Successful Matching Gift Challenge
The Boys and Girls Club of Manitowoc County has successfully concluded its latest Matching Gift Challenge. Between November 1st and 3rd, the organization raised over $54,600 from 62 donors, with an additional $3,000…
Manitowoc’s Newest Wellness Store Holding Grand Opening This Weekend
The You-Just-Better Center, a new wellness store located inside Holy Smokes in Manitowoc, is hosting its grand opening this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The event will feature a competition for residents aged 65 and older…
Manitowoc County To Help City Of Manitowoc With Paratransit Services
Manitowoc County will begin assisting the City of Manitowoc with in-house paratransit services following the closure of a private provider. County Executive Tyler Martell announced that the county will lease its…
Man pleads not guilty in Manitowoc County murder-for-hire case
Larry J. Wallen, 37, has pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting the first-degree intentional homicide of his estranged wife. Wallen waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will proceed to trial. His bond…
Ad
Several Local and Area High School Football Teams Continue Their Trek to Madison
The Manitowoc Lutheran high school football team is preparing for a Division Six sectional final playoff game against Kenosha St. Joseph’s tonight. The Lancers, who have achieved a dominant record over the past two…
Manitowoc Planned Parenthood Joins Growing List of Closures
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Manitowoc is set to permanently close on November 24th, marking the fifth such closure in Wisconsin. While the organization did not specify a reason, reports suggest that restrictions on…
Insurance Intermediary License Revoked For Manitowoc Man
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has revoked the insurance intermediary license of Manitowoc resident Jacob J. Seehaver. The action was taken due to allegations of delinquent state taxes…
Manitowoc Man Convicted in Two Cases
A Manitowoc man charged in two different incidents has changed his pleas in two cases. 24-year-old Jonathan Gallegos was found guilty due to no contest pleas on charges of fleeing and eluding while operating a vehicle…
Manitowoc Woman Sentenced in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
A Manitowoc woman, Halli Bubolz, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for her role in a fatal fentanyl overdose. Bubolz pleaded no contest to a charge of first-degree reckless homicide following an investigation…
Ad
Manitowoc County Historical Society holds annual fall cleanup
The Manitowoc County Historical Society is hosting its annual fall cleanup event to prepare the museum grounds for the upcoming winter season. The initiative, which began on Thursday and continues through Friday…
Manitowoc woman sentenced for deadly fentanyl overdose at addiction recovery home
Halli Bubolz has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for first-degree reckless homicide following a fatal fentanyl overdose at a Manitowoc addiction recovery home in October 2025. According to WBAY, Bubolz admitted to…
Chamber Of Manitowoc County Hosting Leadership Panel
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is hosting a leadership panel on November 18 at the Franciscan Center. The event features local executives, including Americollect President Shawn Gretz and Kaysun Corporation CEO Ben…
Manitowoc Finance Committee to Hear Public Comments on Proposed 2027 Budget
The City of Manitowoc is hosting a series of public meetings today, November 5th. The Finance Committee will hold a session at 6:00 p.m. to hear public comments regarding the proposed 2027 city budget. Earlier in the…
Manitowoc Cab Company “Shutting Down” For Now
Maritime Cab, a taxi service in Manitowoc, has announced a temporary suspension of operations following a van fire. The company cited the loss of the vehicle as a significant setback, adding to existing challenges…
Ad
Manitowoc County Voter Turnout Down Slightly from Last Midterm Election
Voter turnout in Manitowoc County reached 53% during the recent midterm election, according to County Clerk Jessica Backus. While turnout was slightly lower than in previous midterm cycles, the county saw significant…
Manitowoc Woman Charged in Drunken Shooting Set to Return to Court
Julia Gundt, a 30-year-old Manitowoc woman, is scheduled to appear in court today for a final status conference regarding charges of first-degree reckless injury and endangering safety. The charges stem from a February…
3 municipalities hire private contractors for snowplowing after county ends service
Three municipalities in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, have secured private contractors for snowplowing and winter road maintenance after the county ended its services in July. The village of Whitelaw, the town of…
City of Manitowoc to take over ADA ride service as Assist to Transport closes
The City of Manitowoc will assume responsibility for ADA paratransit services through Maritime Metro Transit following the closure of Assist to Transport. The private provider is ceasing local operations by the end of…