Category Archives: Local News

Governor Evers Order Flags Flown at Half-Staff on Sunday
Flags in Wisconsin are to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, per an executive order signed today by Governor Tony Evers. The directive is intended as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin...
Kevin Zimmermann May 02, 2025 Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids

ROOTS Resumes its $25,000 Tree Reforestation Project on SASD Properties Next Saturday
A collaborative effort spearheaded by the Sheboygan Rotary Club will resume its reforestation Sheboygan Area School District Properties next week Saturday. Restoration Of Our Trees Sheboygan, better k...
Kevin Zimmermann May 02, 2025 pavelvero / Depositphotos.com

Sheboygan Youth Appointed to Sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council, one of whom hails from the City of Sheboygan. Alison Gartman o...
Kevin Zimmermann May 01, 2025

Kiel's Riverwalk District Businesses Targeted With $60,000 Grant from WEDC
Small businesses in the City of Kiel are getting assistance via a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The WEDC's Small Business Development Grant is part of an initiative led by...
Kevin Zimmermann May 01, 2025

Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket From Wednesday's Drawing Purchased in Manitowoc
Someone who visited Superior Discount Liquor in Manitowoc decided to purchase a Powerball Lottery Ticket for Wednesday's drawing, a decision that has paid off handsomely. The winning ticket matched fo...
Kevin Zimmermann May 01, 2025

This Retiree is Ready to Chase Sticks Following Illustrious Career Chasing Criminals
A career as a K9 Officer is short, usually less than 10 years. And after a full career with the Sheboygan Police Department, K9 Max is ready for an easier life. The SPD announced Max's retirement on T...
Kevin Zimmermann May 01, 2025 K9 Max - Courtesy of the SPD

Manitowoc's Wisconsin Maritime Museum Among 27 Recipients of "Vibrant Spaces" Grant
Twenty-seven Wisconsin communities will share in more than a million dollars to help create attractive new public spaces - among them - Manitowoc. Money comes from the latest round of funding from the...
Kevin Zimmermann May 01, 2025 Courtesy of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum

SPD: 'Don't Say we Didn't Warn You' Before Traffic Control Operation Wednesday Evening
When you imagine the police warning the public ahead of time so they can avoid being ticketed or arrested, one might think it's self-defeating. But that's exactly what the Sheboygan Police Department ...
Kevin Zimmermann May 01, 2025 lisafx / Depositphotos.com

Carbliss CEO Kroener Recognized as "Best and Brightest CEO in the Nation for 2025
The little local company making a big splash in the national beverage industry is celebrating again. This time it's not about output or sales or market coverage; it's about CEO and co-founder Adam Kro...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 30, 2025

Cross-Lake Travel Between Milwaukee and Muskegon Opens on Friday
Instead of taking an ordinary road trip, why not go "Surf & Turf" on the Lake Express Ferry out of Milwaukee? The ferry will begin its 2025 season providing high-speed ferry service between Milwau...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 30, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Lake Express
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