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Senior basketball star wins state championship after traumatic crash
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - In honor of National Trauma Awareness Month, ThedaCare is sharing one patient’s incredible story. Last November high school basketball senior Emmitt Konieczny and his mother were driving to Lakeland University when another car crossed the center line, crashing into theirs, head-on. Emmitt lost consciousness...
$47.5M: That’s how much in urgent repairs and projects a Manitowoc Public School District facilities audit found was needed in 1-2 years
MANITOWOC – A facilities audit for Manitowoc Public School District has identified more than $47.5 million in building repairs and projects that are considered urgent and need to be addressed in one or two years. The audit, conducted by CESA 10, identified approximately $163.3 million in repairs and possible improvements to the district's...
Check out the Midwest’s longest-running model contest at Wisconsin Maritime Museum
(WFRV)- Check out the Midwest’s longest-running model contest this weekend at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. The models will be on display to the public on Saturday(5/18) and Sunday(5/19). You can vote for your favorite. You will also get the chance to ask the model makers questions. A new Shipwreck...
What I learned by throwing plates and empty bottles in Manitowoc's new 'smash room.'
MANITOWOC – When I told friends and family I planned to experience a “smash room” for a work story, they either had no idea what I was talking about or they wanted to join in. “Smash rooms,” or “rage rooms,” are popping up across the U.S., providing...
Welcome the SS Badger on its first sail of the season, and more can't-miss events in Manitowoc this week
MANITOWOC – You can help welcome the S.S. Badger back to town on its maiden voyage of the season this week. Plus, the Model Ships and Boats Contest returns to the Maritime Museum, it’s Member Swap Weekend at several local museums, mini golf opens at the Aquatic Center and several establishments offer live musical all weekend long.
Return of S.S. Badger 'extra meaningful' after shortened 2023 season
LUDINGTON, Mich. — After last year's season was cut short, the S.S. Badger is back on Lake Michigan and making her maiden voyage of 2024 to Manitowoc Friday morning. Last year, the season ended abruptly when issues with the ramping system at the Ludington home port were noticed. No one was injured and both the ramp and the S.S. Badger were undamaged, but the season came to an end in August. The Badger usually makes trips across the lake through October.
Softball Game Preview: Two Rivers Heads Out
The Two Rivers Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Kennedy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games. Things were looking good for Two Rivers after...
Baseball Recap: Mishicot picks up 25th straight win at home
In what's become a running theme this season, Mishicot gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They never let the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Resorters onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory. Winning may never get old, but Mishicot sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
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