Category Archives: Local News

11-Month-Long Robbery, Attempted Homicide Case Gains Momentum in Manitowoc
Officials in Manitowoc are continuing to build their case against several suspects involved in a November, 2023 robbery and attempted homicide. On November 4 last year the Manitowoc Police Department ...
Kevin Zimmermann Oct 01, 2024 1-1/2 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by Authorities on Sunday

Area Waters Displaying Dangerous Cyanobacteria - DNR
Peak season might be over for many, but those using area lakes should be aware of a dangerous growth that could be especially dangerous for children, hunting dogs and pets. The danger comes from "Blue...
Kevin Zimmermann Oct 01, 2024 Blue-Green Clumps of Cyanobacteria Floating and Covering Aquatic Vegetation on Gerber Lake. Photo by Kevin Zimmermann

Edge Dairy Farmer Coop and Two Other Organizations Now "Voice of Milk"
An area dairy cooperative has joined under an umbrella with the Dairy Business Association and Minnesota MIlk Producers Association to form the new brand, the Voice of Milk. The new group aims to work...
Kevin Zimmermann Oct 01, 2024

DNR: Elevated Fire Danger Likely This Week in Wisconsin
The combination of a month nearly absent of rain, and a windy influx of dry, Canadian air will make for elevated fire danger in Wisconsin this week according to the State DNR. The change from summer t...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 30, 2024 Photo Credit: iStock/Jenniveve84

South 7th Closed for Most of Monday Between Clara and Georgia
A delivery is making it necessary for the closure of a portion of South 7th Street this Monday. The Sheboygan Police Department announced the need at around 7 a.m., noting that deliveries were being m...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 30, 2024 City of Sheboygan logo

NWS Redefining Cold Warnings for Extreme Cold This Winter
It's not necessarily a forecast, but National Weather Service meteorologists are changing the language they'll be using if and when extreme cold arrives this winter. The term "wind chill" won't be use...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 30, 2024 NWS Graphic Illustrates Changes to Language Used During Extreme Cold Events

Friday Evening Scrap Fire Draws Dozens of Departments in Response
The Cleveland Fire Department needed help from over 30 other fire and EMS agencies when a large scrap pile caught fire and burned on Friday evening. The first units arrived on the scene at B&B Met...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 30, 2024

Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Saturday Afternoon Mishap
A slide off a roadway resulted in hospitalization for a motorcyclist over the weekend. The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene on County Highways "F" and "W" in the Town of Mitch...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 30, 2024 Flight for Life. Photo by Kevin Zimmermann

Fall Leaf Collection in Sheboygan Begins October 7
The annual collection of autumn leaves is scheduled to begin October 7th in Sheboygan. The efforts will follow the same plan that's been in place for several years, with the City divided into collecti...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 27, 2024

Sheboygan to Host Midwest Travel Network Writers Workshop in October
Eleven travel writers will be getting a first-hand look, feel, and taste of "The Malibu of the Midwest" in about two weeks. The Midwest Travel Network is a group of travel bloggers who collaborate, ne...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 27, 2024 Blue Harbor Resort. Photo by Kevin Zimmermann
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