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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.
Suspect in Double Fatal Marinette Crash Appears in Court
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The suspect in a double-fatal traffic crash made an initial court appearance Monday. Scott Mathis, 46, faces two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle. A $2,500 signature bond was set. He returns to court July 31 for a preliminary hearing an arraignment, court records show.
Menasha woman officially charged with homicide following deadly crash
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Menasha say one woman is officially being charged with multiple charges including a homicide charge after a victim died from their injuries following a crash on July 13. According to a release from the Menasha Police Department, the Winnebago County District Attorney’s Office...
Plane crash south of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh kills 2 on first day of event
TOWN OF NEKIMI – Two people have died after a plane crashed in a farm field about 2 miles south of the EAA AirVenture grounds Monday afternoon. Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release the crash was reported by the air traffic control tower at Wittman Regional Airport at 12:15 p.m....
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...
Children take over Appleton during Children’s Week and music from local artists
(WFRV)- Celebrate youth during Appleton Children’s Week. Children will Rock the Block at the Downtown YMCA on Tuesday(7/23), they will parade through the streets on Wednesday(7/24), and so much more. For more information on Children’s week, head to appletonchildrensweek.com. On Thursday, get ready to dance the night away...
Tickets for Polar Express Train Ride at National Railroad Museum to go on sale July 27
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW) - Tickets for The Polar Express Train Ride at the National Railroad Museum will go on sale at 10 a.m. on July 27. The shows typically sell-out in a day. The Polar Express is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story. Before the show, people can stroll among the decorated trees in the Festival of Trees, explore the full-size trains, or play games. The show begins with the hot chocolate dance. There is also a reading of the Polar Express book. The conductor will then call “All Aboard,” inviting guests to ride the Polar Express to the North Pole.
New shipwreck found near Algoma
The team that brought you the schooner Trinidad has discovered another near the shoreline of Algoma. On Friday, the Algoma Chamber of Commerce announced that the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association has located the schooner Margaret A. Muir 150 years after it is believed to have sank. Using similar techniques to what they used to discover the Trinidad last summer, Brendon Baillod, Robert Jaeck, and Kevin Cullen found the ship in May using historical records and high-resolution cameras. According to the chamber, the Muir was a 130-foot ship built in Manitowoc to supplement the grain trade across the Great Lakes. The ship was on its way to South Chicago with a full load of bulk salt from Michigan when it encountered rough winds after clearing the Straits of Mackinac. It was not until the Muir was near Ahnapee (present-day Algoma) that it was realized that the ship was taking on water, and it eventually sank on September 30th, 1893. Baillod, Jaeck, and Cullen discovered the wreck in about 50 feet of water just outside the Algoma Harbor entrance. The group will now try to help the Muir follow the same course the Trinidad did by nominating it to the National Register of Historic Places, a feat the Trinidad accomplished earlier this month.
FMM receives shipbuilding safety award
MARINETTE — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced Fincantieri Marinette Marine received SCA’s annual “Excellence in Safety” Award for the 2023 calendar year. SCA, the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, honors companies with annual safety awards for the enhancement of operations and promotion of safety and accident prevention. Through proactive approaches and dedication to improving the safety of employees, Fincantieri Marinette Marine is one of 18...
Cemetery walk, preservation event to take place at Neenah's Oak Hill | Around the Valley
NEENAH - The 39th annual Cemetery Walk event, hosted by Neenah Historical Society, will begin at 6:30 p.m. July 25 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah. Presentations will begin at the newly renovated chapel. Learn about some of Neenah’s early settlers, prominent citizens, and notable figures from costumed actors. This...
Death of a Man in Appleton Deemed Suspicious
A man died in Appleton late last week, and the case is being investigated as suspicious. The Appleton Police Department was called to the 2800 block of North Park Drive Lane just before 10:00 Thursday evening on a report of an injured individual. Officers located the unnamed male and began...
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...
CityDeck hosts magical family show
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - CityDeck in downtown Green Bay is putting on a magical show for families. “Mysteries of Magic” starts at 5:30 p.m. Along with the show, there are family games courtesy of HSHS and Prevea, the CityDeck splash pad will be open, and the Cool Bus will have ice cream and snacks for sale.
EAA AirVenture requires multiple airports to store thousands of planes
FOND DU LAC, Wis. — The Fond du Lac airport plays a vital role when it comes to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture. It’s preparing for hundreds of planes to be stored there throughout the week. Joe Ries is the Fond du Lac vice president of Chapter...
Volunteer Search For Missing Boater
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The search continues for Bill Salnik, who has been missing since his sailboat, “My Lady Blue,” capsized last weekend. The 32-year-old, along with his two children, went missing last weekend after leaving Green Island near Marinette. They were heading to Oconto. Their capsized...
NFL to hire hundreds of locals to work, support 2025 draft in Green Bay
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- To navigate the thousands of people who will inevitably make the trip to Green Bay next year for the 2025 NFL Draft, NFL staff will be hiring local community members to help the event run smoothly. "The program they use to hire folks for the draft...
Cherney County Park to Host Cave Tour
The Cherney Maribel Caves County Park will be hosting cave tours. The tour will feature the park’s New Hope Cave on Sunday (July 21) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The New Hope Cave, first discovered in 1984, is one of five caves in the state currently being shown to the public.
Terry’s Wall St. Pub and Grill in Green Bay hosts 20th annual Bike and Vehicle Wash
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Terry’s Wall St. Pub and Grill hosted its 20th annual Bike and Vehicle Wash on Sunday. “Terry Smith who owns the Wall Street Pub, she’s the one who actually sponsors all this, and bike wash is all donations which goes towards the Humane Society,” said Terry Hansen. “We have the Humane Society here with adoptable pets today.”
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