Category Archives: Local News
Victorian Village Has a New, Local Owner
A historic Elkhart Lake resort has been purchased by a local investor group. The Wisconsin business magazine, Insight on Business, reports that the group, led by Paul Weaver, has purchased the former ...
Apr 17, 2026 Ellkhart Lake Photo Courtesy of the Sheboygan County Planning and Conservation Department
No Rest for the Weather-Weary as More Rain, Severe Storms Possible Today
One more day of threatening weather is in store for Wisconsin and Sheboygan County today. First up is a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 this morning. The next threat watched by the National Weath...
Apr 17, 2026 NWS Graphic
Wisconsin DHS Tracking Surge in Sheboygan County Opioid ODs
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has issued a public health alert due to an increase in suspected opioid drug overdoses in Sheboygan County. The DHS reported 3 suspected opioid overdoses se...
Apr 17, 2026 K-State Research and Extension / CC
There's a New Master Cheesemaker in Town
A rare recognition has been awarded to a long-time Sargento employee. Sargento announced on Thursday that Tim Entringer has achieved the status of a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker in recognition of his ...
Apr 16, 2026
26th Assembly District Now Has a Mid-Term Race
A race for local representation in the Wisconsin State Assembly is now officially underway for the November election. John Belanger, who was defeated in his reelection bid as a Sheboygan Alder earlier...
Apr 16, 2026
Severe Weather Cancels Statewide Severe Weather Exercise
It's severe weather awareness week - an observance that gives state and local officials along with the public a chance to test their readiness to respond to a tornado or other weather-related emergenc...
Apr 16, 2026 A Tree was Backlit in Thursday Morning's Fog. Photo by Kevin Zimmermann
Fond du Lac County Hosting Monday Drug Take-Back Event
The Fond Du Lac Police Department is sponsoring a drug take back event on Monday, April 20th, from 10:30 until 11:30 at the Fond Du Lac Eagle's Club at 515 North Park Avenue. Officials say prescriptio...
Apr 16, 2026 garyphoto / Depositphotos.com
Forum for Gubernatorial Candidates is Tomorrow in Sheboygan
You still have time to register to meet the some of the candidates running for Wisconsin Governor in November. The Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a majority of the candidates at its Friday...
Apr 16, 2026
SFD Responds to Industrial Fire on North Side Wednesday Morning
The Sheboygan Fire Department responded to a fire early Wednesday morning, but the on-site sprinkler system had already saved crews most of their work. The report of a sprinkler system activation came...
Apr 15, 2026 funfunphoto / Depositphotos.com
Flood Warning Expires, but Watch Remains on Sheboygan River
A break in a seemingly endless chain of storms has allowed the Sheboygan River to return within its banks, ending the flood warning that had been in effect. A Flood Watch was issued midday Wednesday t...
Apr 15, 2026 The Sheboygan River Gauge at Esslingen Park on Wednesday Afternoon Shows a Slowing Decline in Level. Courtesy of the USGS
