Category Archives: Brian Norton
Unemployment Numbers Increase in Manitowoc County
Jobless numbers in Manitowoc and Manitowoc County increased slightly in June. Statistics released this afternoon by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development show the City's unemployment rate ...
Jul 21, 2021 CC / Sora Shimazaki
Argument Leads to Drug Charges for a Manitowoc Man
Bail is set at $3000 recognizance for a 31-year-old Manitowoc man facing several drug charges after an argument Monday night (July 19th). Blong Vang is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, THC,...
Jul 21, 2021
How to Prepare for a "Moment's Notice" Power Outage
Monday's incident at Manitowoc Public Utilities is a stark reminder of always being prepared for a power outage. Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Travis Waack says they can happen "in a mo...
Jul 20, 2021
Big Decision to be Made on Two-Way Traffic Next Month in Manitowoc
Manitowoc's Committee of the Whole voted 8 to 2 last night (Monday) to recommend the full City Council vote on returning two-way traffic to 8th, 10th, and 11th Streets. Mayor Justin Nickels says a goo...
Jul 20, 2021
Local Charity Founder Praises Manitowoc Police Department Officer During Event
A record number of people attended the 11th annual "Gumby's Club Fore a Cure" fundraiser earlier this month to benefit cancer victims and their families. In 2021 checks have been mailed to 46 local fa...
Jul 19, 2021
Manitowoc County Continues Search For A New Ag Educator
Manitowoc County has been without a full-time "Ag Educator" since the retirement of Scott Gunderson last August and County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer admits he's frustrated by the lack of progress in f...
Jul 19, 2021 Jason Dean / CC
Manitowoc Woman Awarded Millions in Federal Lawsuit Against Retail Giant
An employee at the Manitowoc Walmart has been awarded more than $125 million in punitive damages after winning a federal lawsuit against the corporate giant this week. A Green Bay jury sided with Marl...
Jul 16, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Governor Evers Signs Ethan's Law Authored by Local Legislators
Governor Tony Evers signed Ethan's Law yesterday afternoon (July 15th) in a State Capitol Signing Ceremony in Madison. Bill co-author 25th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc, say...
Jul 16, 2021 cc / depositphotos
Remaining Valders Robbery Suspects Have Been Located
Three suspects involved in an attempted Armed Robbery in Valders earlier this month have been located with two facing multiple charges. Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig says 22-year-old Hunter Ste...
Jul 15, 2021
Bail Set for Manitowoc Man Accused of Abusing Girlfriend
Bail is set at $2000 recognizance for a 26-year-old Manitowoc man who's facing charges after allegedly physically abusing his girlfriend. Dominick T. King was taken to the County Jail last night on ch...
Jul 14, 2021
