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Ships Runners Fare Well at Two Rivers Cross Country Invite
The Manitowoc Lincoln Ships boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed at the Two Rivers Invitational on Thursday (August 29th). According to Coach Michael Bubolz, the girl’s team took 2nd place in the 15-team field, narrowly edging out three teams by single-digit points to claim the runner-up spot behind Notre Dame.
Man convicted of first degree reckless homicide for fatal overdose in Fond du Lac County
FOND DU LAC COUNTY (WLUK) -- A Milwaukee man was convicted of first degree reckless homicide for delivering the drugs used in a 2020 fentanyl overdose death. 23-year-old Derrise Townsend Jr. pleaded no contest to the charge, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney announced Friday. Bond was revoked and sentencing is set for Dec. 2.
Kaukauna police seek tips about stolen pickup later found engulfed in flames
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna police are asking the public for help in finding out who stole a pickup truck that was later found destroyed by fire. Police released new details about the theft, along with a photo, Friday afternoon. On the evening of Aug. 16, 2024, a black 2019 Ford...
Ex-Chiefs Rival Reveals Why He Refused to Sign With KC: ‘No Way’
Former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, revealed to The Athletic’s Dan Pompei that the Kansas City Chiefs told his agent this offseason that they were interested in signing him. But according to Jacobs, signing with the two-time defending Super Bowl champions wasn’t an option.
WATCH: Fond du Lac officers rescue missing 3-year-old lost in cornfield using thermal drone
FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Family members and first responders were relieved when a 3-year-old child was safely recovered from a 100+ acre cornfield he wandered into, largely thanks to the use of a drone with a thermal camera that was able to locate the child using a heat signature from above the field.
Calumet County Fair Kicks Off Tomorrow
Another one of Eastern Wisconsin’s county fairs that kicks off this week is the Calumet Couty Fair in Chilton. This year’s fair, which advertises itself as a fair by day and festival by night, begins tomorrow (August 30th) at 11:00 a.m. with animal judging, bingo, and the Calumet County Farm Bureau Fish Fry.
HSGT: Kimberly tops Bay Port; Kaukauna, Neenah and Wrightstown win
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Thursday in High School Game Time the top two ranked teams in the FOX 11 Top 11 met in #2 Kimberly and #1 Bay Port. In the end, the Papermakers were too much as they topped Bay Port 35-14. Elsewhere:. Kaukauna 35, #4 West De Pere...
Packers’ New Roster: Key Insights on 16 Additions for 2024
The Green Bay Packers have revamped roughly a third of their roster ahead of the 2024 season, introducing 16 new players stemming from nine draft picks, three free-agent signings, a trade, a waiver claim, and two practice squad promotions. Among the notable additions are running back Josh Jacobs, safety Xavier McKinney, and first-round draft pick Jordan Morgan, who is expected to start at right guard. As the Packers prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, fans will see a blend of experienced newcomers and young talent striving to make their mark. The team's strategy, particularly with Jacobs now in the spotlight due to AJ Dillon's injury, will play a crucial role in their performance this season.
Business Bay Rentals Coming to Manitowoc
A local entrepreneur is bringing a popular business venture to Manitowoc. Brad Lighthall of Rent in Manitowoc LLC is in the process of getting a set of business rentals up and running at 2619 Hamilton Street. Brad tells Seehafer News that the structure, known as Manitowoc Business Bays, is similar...
Manitowoc Church Hosting Screening of a Film About Christian Nationalism
A church in Manitowoc is inviting the public to view a movie that discusses the rise and risks of Christian Nationalism. The film is called “Bad Faith”, and it will be shown at First Presbyterian Church on Monday, September 9th. According to an in-depth article on the topic...
Sheboygan City Plan Commission Approves Renovation of Former Able Light Thrift Shop
The Sheboygan City Plan Commission has approved a conditional use permit for the renovation of the former Able Light Thrift Shop building. The first approval for the building located at 2811 South Business Drive was given during the City Plan meeting held on Tuesday (August 27th). The building is a...
Packers Coach Criticizes Anders Carlson After Release
The Green Bay Packers had a couple of position battles that fans were watching out for this summer at backup quarterback and kicker. At the backup QB spot, the Packers acquired former Tennessee Titans QB Malik Willis in a trade and cut Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt. Green Bay brought back Clifford to the practice squad, but it’s clear they weren’t happy with the competition.
Man walks away from violent crash without a scratch
NEVA -- A Laona man was completely unharmed after his vehicle hurtled off the road and slammed through a grove of trees early Thursday morning north of Antigo. Dwayne Demontigny, 62, was traveling southbound on County Road A near its intersection with County Road O just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday when a deer crossed into his path. He swerved to miss it. “At that split second when the deer came...
Wisconsin State Fair gambling on IndyCar’s return to the Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin — IndyCar racing returned to the historic Milwaukee Mile Friday afternoon as teams practiced for a Labor Day weekend doubleheader. It was the first time Indy cars were back in competition on the flat, 1.015-mile oval located at Wisconsin State Fair Park since Sebastien Bourdais scored an impressive win here in 2015.
Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by former Iron Mountain police officer against city
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The lawsuit filed by a former Iron Mountain Police officer against the department and the City of Iron Mountain has been dismissed after the parties reached a settlement. Former IMPD Officer Teresa Williams filed the suit on Feb. 13, 2023 in the U.S. District Court...
Man armed with replica gun, shot by Grand Chute police, sentenced
APPLETON (WLUK) – A man shot by Grand Chute police during an arrest attempt after he refused to drop what turned out to be a replica handgun was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison. Pierce Folkerts, 35, was previously convicted of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, failure to comply...
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