Category Archives: Local News

Messy System to Grace the Area With Rain, Wet Snow, Minor Impacts
A messy weather system is poised to present potential problems this afternoon, with the unwelcome transition from rain to snow possibly causing issues with the evening commute. Forecasters say the cul...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 09, 2025 NWS Graphic

Lakeland U Names Christine Loose its Director of Strategic Partnerships
The person formerly responsible for a constellation of Kohler Hospitality institutions both at home and abroad will be putting her talents to work promoting growth at Lakeland University. Christine Lo...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 09, 2025 Christine Loose. Photo Courtesy of Lakeland University

Still Time to Attend NWS Storm Spotter Training Tonight
The public is being encouraged to spend a few hours towards greater public safety tonight by becoming a trained storm spotter. The National Weather Service is offering free, no-reservation-needed stor...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 09, 2025

Fond du Lac County Identifies Two, Seeks One Other Reckless Sport Bike Riders in Town of Byron
The Fond du Lac County Town of Byron is one of several that have long experienced high-speed sport bike riders that seem able to evade all attempts to identify them...until now. On Saturday, multiple ...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 08, 2025 Fond du Lac Officials Supplied This Photo of the Motorcyclist Being Sought

Owner of Biting Dogs Sought by SPD
Sheboygan Police are hoping that the public can help them identify the owner of two dogs as they investigate a biting incident. Although no date was given, the Police posted a doorbell camera picture ...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 08, 2025 Sheboygan Police Posted This Door Cam Image of a Man and his Dogs Being Sought

Part Two: Fond du Lac Police Release Report on Sheboygan City Attorney Investigation
On March 19, Long-time Sheboygan City Attorney Charles Adams resigned his position. As WHBL has been reporting, this happened 2 days after the Common Council met in a special closed session to hear de...
Jon DeMaster Apr 08, 2025 Charles Adams. Photo Courtesy of the City of Sheboygan

Friday Night Chase Involves Two Roundabout Collisions, Failed Taser Attempt, Two Damaged Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Vehicles
A wild chase on Friday night in Fond du Lac County resulted in damage to multiple vehicles, and both private and public property damage. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff first stopped a vehicle for an e...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 07, 2025

Light Snow Expected During Monday Morning Drive
Light snow that was forecast to have fallen overnight has slowed its approach. That change in pace means that any snow that does fall will, unfortunately, occur during the busy morning hours as it mov...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 07, 2025 NWS Graphic

Scams Flood Area Phones With Real-Looking Messages Carrying Entirely Fake Threats
Where there's money to be found, someone will be trying to get it, and judging by the volume of attempts it's likely a profitable business in east-central Wisconsin. Sheriff's offices throughout the r...
Kevin Zimmermann Apr 07, 2025 These are Samples of Text Scams Posted by the Winnebago County Sheriff

Fond du Lac Police Release Report on Sheboygan City Attorney Investigation
The City of Fond du Lac Police Department has released a 127-page report in response to a public records request from WHBL News, detailing the investigation commissioned by the city into now former Sh...
Jon DeMaster Apr 07, 2025 Charles Adams. Photo Courtesy of the City of Sheboygan
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