Alisa M. Schafer

Manitowoc

Reporter at The Herald Times Reporter

She/her. A reporter for @htrnews with @USAToday. Also cat lover, crocheter, board gamer, goofball.

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Manitowoc County highway to close May 12 for construction. Here's what to know.

5 days ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

The project is expected to be done by early JulyA section of County Q in Manitowoc County will be closed to through traffic from Rockwood Road to State 147 starting May 12. A detour will be available via State 310, County R, and State 147. MANITOWOC – A portion of County Q in the town of Gibson will be closed to through traffic beginning May 12. The closed portion will be from Rockwood Road to State 147. Local traffic will be allowed through this segment during the project.
Wisconsin Maritime Heritage Center renovations get funding boost from West Foundation

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Alisa M. Schafer

MANITOWOC – A "significant" grant from the West Foundation will help the Wisconsin Maritime Museum as it renovates the newly developed Wisconsin Maritime Heritage Center on Franklin Street in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc businesses hosting cryptocurrency ATMs required to warn of scams under new ordinance

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Manitowoc requires cryptocurrency kiosk operators to display scam warning signs. Failure to display the warning signs will result in a $500 fine. Cryptocurrency scams often involve investment schemes or threats of legal action. MANITOWOC – The city of Manitowoc is requiring businesses with cryptocurrency kiosks to post signs warning about their use in common scams. During a council meeting April 21, council member Tim Boldt explained: "This has been a growing problem throughout the United States. ...
Manitowoc will see a new Halloween festival — and 4 more takeaways from tourism breakfast

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Manitowoc County tourism had a $226M economic impact in 2023. 2024's final numbers are expected to be revealed in June. Manitowoc County tourism generated $226 million in 2023, a 4% increase from 2022. A new Halloween festival, Nightmare off 8th Street, will debut in October. Manitowoc's Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival was featured on GoUSA TV's "Beach Battles."MANITOWOC – Getting excited about local tourism is one thing for Manitowoc Tourism Director Courtney Hansen.
Hit-and-run in downtown Manitowoc sends motorcyclist to hospital, suspect in custody

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

A 35-year-old Manitowoc man is suspected of hitting a motorcyclist and fleeing the scene on May 4. Police located the suspect's vehicle using a VIN number from a recovered car part. The suspect, a convicted felon, was found to have a loaded firearm in his vehicle and was driving with a revoked license. MANITOWOC – A 35-year-old Manitowoc man is suspected of causing significant injuries to a motorcyclist during a crash in downtown Manitowoc May 4 and driving away.
Two Manitowoc County highways will close for construction May 8. Here's what to know.

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Both projects should be done by mid-JuneSections of Manitowoc County highways R and Y will close to through traffic starting May 8. Both projects involve milling and resurfacing existing asphalt and are expected to be completed by mid-June. MANITOWOC – Portions of county highways R and Y in Manitowoc County will be closed to through traffic beginning May 8. Local residences and businesses will retain their access points. Here's what to know about both projects.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum's garden project assisted by $40,000 state grant

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

The Captain Carus Maritime Garden will be on the southwest corner of Franklin and 12th streets. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum received a $40,000 Vibrant Spaces Grant to create the Captain Carus Maritime Garden. The garden will transform an asphalt area into a green space with maritime artifacts and an outdoor classroom. Located on the site of Capt. Edward Carus's former home, the garden will incorporate a public archaeology component.
What updates would you like to see at Schuette Park? Tell us for a future article.

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Send your ideas to [email protected] is seeking public input on improvements for the outdated Henry Schuette Park. The Herald Times Reporter encourages readers to share their ideas for the park's redesign. Input can be submitted via email to [email protected] and may be featured in a future article. MANITOWOC – With more than 20-year-old playground equipment, it's no wonder Henry Schuette Park is next on the city's list of improvements.
$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Manitowoc for April 30 drawing

2 weeks ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

The winning ticket matched four of five numbers (1-2-3-57-59) and the Powerball (9). A Powerball ticket purchased in Manitowoc won $50,000 in the April 30 drawing. This is the third $50,000 Powerball winner in Wisconsin within five days. The next Powerball drawing is May 3 with an estimated jackpot of $44 million. MANITOWOC – A lucky Powerball player who bought their ticket at Superior Discount Liquor on Calumet Avenue in Manitowoc has won $50,000 in the April 30 drawing.
Raccoon culprit in Manitowoc power outage that impacted nearly 4,500 homes Tuesday night

2 weeks ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Tuesday's outage came a day after another outage affected customers on the city's south and southwest sides. A raccoon entering a Manitowoc substation caused a power outage for approximately 4,500 homes on April 29. The outage, which began around 11:20 p.m., also caused a power plant boiler to go offline and release steam as a safety precaution. Power was restored to all customers by 12:50 a.m. on April 30.

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Articles

Manitowoc County highway to close May 12 for construction. Here's what to know.

Wisconsin Maritime Heritage Center renovations get funding boost from West Foundation

Manitowoc businesses hosting cryptocurrency ATMs required to warn of scams under new ordinance

Manitowoc will see a new Halloween festival — and 4 more takeaways from tourism breakfast

Hit-and-run in downtown Manitowoc sends motorcyclist to hospital, suspect in custody

Two Manitowoc County highways will close for construction May 8. Here's what to know.

Wisconsin Maritime Museum's garden project assisted by $40,000 state grant

What updates would you like to see at Schuette Park? Tell us for a future article.

$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Manitowoc for April 30 drawing

Raccoon culprit in Manitowoc power outage that impacted nearly 4,500 homes Tuesday night

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Julia Rosier

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