Category Archives: Local News

Absentee Ballot Drop Box Now Available to Sheboygan Residents
Voting in Wisconsin's upcoming partisan primary election and referendum takes place this Tuesday, however absentee ballots are already being accepted at municipal clerks offices in advance, and City o...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 07, 2024

Operation Northern Lightning Provides Thunder in the Skies Once Again
You may notice more than the usual sound of aircraft for the next week or so as the skies over Wisconsin host some 1,100 military personnel from the Air Force, National Guard, Marine and Navy taking p...
Kevin Zimmermann Aug 07, 2024

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
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