Category Archives: Local News

Two Teens Rescued Tuesday in Waters off Deland Park
A pair of teens had to be rescued from the turbulent waters of Lake Michigan on Tuesday. Beach hazard warnings were in effect all day for large waves that pounded the entire Wisconsin shoreline. Shebo...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 07, 2024 wasppics / Depositphotos.com

20-Year-Old Airlifted Following ATV Crash
Whe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be investigating the crash of an all-terrain vehicle near Random Lake last night. The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office responded at around 7:30 p.m....
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 07, 2024

Powerboat Race Weekend is Just Days Away
Preparations for the 2nd annual Sheboygan Powerboat Midwest Challenge have been underway since last year's inaugural event, and come to a crescendo this weekend. The event, produced by Powerboat P1, t...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 06, 2024 Photo Courtesy of Powerboat P1 USA

Common Council Modifies Conditions for Operation of Dave's Who's Inn
Dave Repinski was nearly jumping for joy during Monday night's Sheboygan Common Council meeting. That's because the Council approved the recommendation of the Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Co...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 06, 2024

Sheboygan Common Council Gives Approval to Malibu Apartments General Development Plans
The Sheboygan Common Council gave approval to plans for developing the former Optenberg Iron Works site into the Malibu Apartments Complex. The decision came despite numerous concerns and objections v...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 06, 2024 Malibu Apartments Renderings - Images Courtesy of the Developer

Multiple Issues and Concerns Voiced Ahead of Monday's Public Hearing on Malibu Apartments Plans
Ahead of a public hearing scheduled for Monday night's Common Council meeting, objections have been voiced directly to Sheboygan City Council members, the Mayor and others raising questions about whet...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 04, 2024 City of Sheboygan logo

American Orthodontics Founder Daniel Merkel Passes Away
The founder and CEO of one of Sheboygan's premiere manufacturers has died at age 95. Daniel Merkel's passing on July 31st was noted through his obituary by his family. After founding his business, the...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 02, 2024 Daniel Merkel

Sheboygan's "Bratmeister" Now Has His Own Bobblehead
If Sheboygan had a mascot, it would surely be the "Bratmeister" that will be seen in Saturday's Bratwurst Day parade. You can't miss him - he's 9-feet tall and 44 years old. And now you can have him i...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 02, 2024 Photo Courtesy of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

One in Custody in Washington County Following Apparent Homicide
One person is in the Washington County Jail awaiting charges in connection with the death of a 42-year-old woman in the Village of Richfield. Washington County Sheriff's deputies responded to an aband...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 02, 2024 Washington County Sheriff

Box Truck Hauling Dumpsters Rolls On I-43
There weren't any major injuries in a crash on I-43 involving a box truck Thursday afternoon. The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department says the truck flipped while heading southbound near Acuity Insu...
Jon DeMaster Aug 02, 2024 Sheboygan County Sheriff
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