Category Archives: Local News
Wastewater Treatment Facility Overflow Responsible for Park Closure, High Bacteria Levels
Heavy rains that struck on Tuesday morning were apparently the primary reason for an overflow of partially-treated sewage at Sheboygan's Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. A release from the City sa...
Jun 28, 2024 bogdanwankowicz / Depositphotos.com
Sheboygan Curbside Collection Schedule for July 4th Week Announced
The garbage and recycling collection schedule for next week, with July 4th on Thursday, has been released by the Sheboygan DPW. There won't be any changes for Monday through Wednesday, however there w...
Jun 28, 2024 oasisamuel / Depositphotos.com
Bernie Sanders Energizes a Full Emil Mazey Hall
A nearly standing-room-only crowd filled Sheboygan's Emil Mazey Hall on Thursday morning, well in advance of the main event - an appearance by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. The Senator was making his l...
Jun 27, 2024 Bernie Sanders Speaks to an Enthusiastic Crowd at Sheboygan's Emil Mazey Hall on Thursday Morning. Photo by Kevin Zimmermann
Salvation Army of Sheboygan County Announces 10th Annual Salvation Ride Fundraiser
The traditional Salvation Army bells of the holiday season will be replaced by bicycle bells when the organization holds its summer fundraiser in a few weeks. The Salvation Army of Sheboygan County ha...
Jun 27, 2024
Two City Parks, Four Beaches Closed From Storm Damage, High Bacteria Counts
Damage from Tuesday morning's storms required the partial, temporary closure of two Sheboygan Parks while crews complete cleanup, along with closure of four south side beaches. Those storms dumped tor...
Jun 27, 2024 The Wisconsin DNR's Beach Monitors Indicate High Bacteria Counts and Closures of Several Area Beaches. Graphic from Wisconsin DNR
Invasive Species Specialists Greeting Boaters at Many Area Lakes Now - July 6
An awareness effort addressing invasive species will go grass-roots for the next week-and-a-half. That's when the Great Lakes Landing Blitz to raise awareness of invasive species takes place, and Sheb...
Jun 26, 2024
Bernie Sanders Will Be in Sheboygan Thursday
National figure, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, will be in Sheboygan on Thursday to rally to build the power of the working class, and raise awareness of the need to fight against bill...
Jun 26, 2024 zhukovsky / Depositphotos.com
Sheboygan County Sheriff: Don't Fall for Scam
There's no Lieutenant Johnson at the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office. That's a first hint that a scam targeting potential area victims isn't a legitimate call. Another hint: the Sheriff's Office doe...
Jun 26, 2024 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
City of Sheboygan Names New Director of Public Works
A new director has been named to manage the City of Sheboygan's Department of Public Works. City Administrator Casey Bradley announced on Monday that Travis Peterson will take the position effective J...
Jun 25, 2024 Travis Peterson Photo Courtesy of the City of Sheboygan
40 Fowl Lost in Town of Herman Barn Fire
Some 40 ducks and chickens were lost to fire that struck a barn in the Town of Herman early Monday morning. The 911 calls went to the Sheboygan County Emergency Dispatch Center shortly after 4 a.m., r...
Jun 24, 2024 yennefer.1c@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
