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Community to Weigh in on Manitowoc School District’s Elementary Consolidation Plans
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The public will have a chance to weigh in on the Manitowoc school district’s plans to consolidate elementary schools at a meeting Thursday night. The district says $161 million in maintenance needs over the next ten years were recently identified in an audit. It...
Manitowoc Lincoln Cheer Wins Awards
The Manitowoc Lincoln Cheer team brought home some hardware last week. The team participated in the Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp, where they were named the Most Improved and the Best at Game Day Sideline cheering. In addition, Bailey DeVore, Peyton Schwartz, and Eliana Nessman received the 2024 All-American award.
Plea Hearing for Mother of Missing Elijah Vue may be Delayed for a Second Time
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The once-delayed plea hearing for Katrina Baur – the mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue – may be postponed again. Baur faces four counts, including chronic neglect of a child and neglecting a child. A plea deal was expected to be held last...
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
‘This is a recurring nightmare’: Jason Prigge shares recovery news from motorcycle crash
MANITOWOC – In the latest update from Jason and Tina Prigge, who were in a serious motorcycle crash earlier this month, Jason said he knows "everyone is looking for updates on Tina and I." Grow It Forward CEO Amber Daugs shared his words in an update on the GoFundMe...
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast Council Meets in Manitowoc
The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is meeting in Manitowoc this week. The meeting takes place on Thursday (July 26th) from 6 pm to 7:30. Public comment takes place at 7:20. The council was established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to bring members of...
Waukesha's Friedman Alley final design plans to be unveiled
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The final design plans for Friedman Alley in Waukesha are set to be unveiled at a public open house on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The City of Waukesha invites the public to an Open House at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street, on Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. Attendees...
Open-access fiber network project in Kenosha reaches final phases
SiFi Networks has announced that residents are now being connected to the Kenosha FiberCity network in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The first residents have been connected to a new open-access fiber network operated by SiFi Networks in the city of Kenosha. The news was released with an announcement that SiFi Networks’ Kenosha...
MPU to Discuss Manitowoc Refuel Renewable Project
There are two meetings on the calendar for today (July 22nd) in the City of Manitowoc. Up first is the MPU Commission, which will meet in their 8th Street offices at 4:00 p.m. After recognizing the promotion of their new COO, the group will enter a closed session to discuss the Manitowoc Refuel Renewable Project.
MMSD clean-water lab construction; facility to test new technologies
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) announced plans on Monday, July 22 for a clean-water lab to test new technologies that officials say could revolutionize wastewater treatment and lead to improvements in public health and drinking water supplies worldwide. A news release says the $13 million research lab...
Mayor Nickels Gives an Update on The Mid Cities Mall Property
The transformation of the former Mid-Cities Mall property in Manitowoc is coming along. Mayor Justin Nickels tells Seehafer News that crews have been tearing up the parking lot the last several weeks. “That was because they were doing asbestos investigative work on the site,” he explained. ” The crews are...
Far From Shocking: RNC Attendees Abhorrently Played Clip From Video Of Ole Miss Student Making Monkey Noises & Racist Gestures At Black Woman
The Republican National Convention (RNC) reached a new low in Milwaukee this year, showcasing racism with a level of brazenness that left even the most cynical observers stunned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Normal (@thenormalnews) On the final night of the convention, a video played featuring a white University of […]
High School Football First Contact Practices Take Place This Week
The high school football season is just around the corner. Starting today, several schools will have their first contact day, including Manitowoc Lincoln High School. This will be the first practice under new head coach and former Green Bay Packer Offensive Lineman Evan Smith. Contact practice takes place the rest...
Craig Counsell Irate In Press Conference Leading Up To Final 2024 Series Against The Milwaukee Brewers
Craig Counsell, first year manager of the Chicago Cubs, entered the 2024 All-Star break with his team having a 47-51 record. Post All-Star break the Cubs avoided a sweep on Sunday, July 21 by winning the final of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. During the post game press conference Counsell was irate with a reporter’s comments regarding one of his players.
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport sells for $60 million
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport has been sold for just under $60 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records. The buildings, known as Mitchell Industrial Park, are at 6055 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and other addresses in Cudahy. They were sold by four investors groups...
Shooting and Arrest in Separate Kenosha Gunfire Incidents Early Sunday
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–A shooting and a separate arrest for gunfire incidents occurred in Kenosha, with both cases under investigation. Early Sunday morning, a man was shot and later treated and released from the hospital, while another man was taken into custody in a separate incident. The shooting occurred around...
Gov. Tony Evers visits Little Manitowoc River as city receives grant for restoration work and kayak launch installation
MANITOWOC – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo July 17 to tour the Little Manitowoc River. The visit was part of the governor's efforts to meet with grant recipients of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. They were joined by Manitowoc Mayor...
Kenosha bank robbery; armed suspect caught on camera, police seek ID
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say twice robbed the same US Bank at 22nd Avenue and 18th Street. Officials say the first robbery happened on the morning of April 13. The second robbery happened on Saturday morning, July 13. In both instances, officials say the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the teller.
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