Category Archives: Local News
Local Veterans Support Organization is Recipient of State Grant
A Sheboygan County nonprofit has been named one of nine recipients of a grant intended to promote positive mental health outcomes for Wisconsin veterans. Governor Tony Evers, along with Wisconsin Depa...
May 16, 2024
DNR to Meet at LTC to Discuss Lake Whitefish Trawling Rule
Lake Michigan's fishery involves many interests, from sports and commercial operators to those whose recreation involves putting in a line and seeing what can be caught. It's the Wisconsin Department ...
May 16, 2024 nilaya / Depositphotos.com
Sheboygan Public Invited to National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Those interested in the National Marine Sanctuary just offshore of Sheboygan are invited to listen, learn, and offer input during an upcoming meeting. The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine San...
May 15, 2024 Meeting of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. Photo courtesy of WSCNMS / NOAA
Police Observances Continue in Sheboygan; Memorial Service Tomorrow
National Police Week is being observed across the nation as well as locally with numerous events. Monday night's statewide midnight piper event was just one of many observances that will include a mem...
May 15, 2024 Mayor Ryan Sorenson Presents Proclamation to Sheboygan Police Department's 2nd Shift. Photo Courtesy of SPD
Suspect Apprehended in Manitowoc Robbery
Manitowoc County authorities have a man in custody in connection to a robbery that happened last week. The Manitowoc Police Department said the robbery occurred a little before noon on May 9th. They w...
May 15, 2024 Justin L. Smith. Photo courtesy of the Manitowoc Police Dept.
NFL Sending Football Milwaukee-Green Bay via "Pedal to the Draft" Bike Relay
Honoring a tradition unique to Green Bay within the NFL, a football symbolizing the transfer of the NFL Draft from Detroit to Green Bay will be delivered to Lambeau Field via bicycle relay from Milwau...
May 14, 2024 Green Bay Packer Logo
Midnight Piper Remembers Fallen Officers
The plaintive strains of "Amazing Grace" could be heard above the wind in Sheboygan as clocks chimed midnight last night. The presentation was part of a statewide "Midnight Piper" event that remembers...
May 14, 2024 A piper plays "Amazing Grace" during last year's observance. Photo courtesy of the SPD
Flags Ordered to Half Staff to Honor Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Governor Evers has ordered the Wisconsin and US Flags to be flown at half-staff today in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. The observance recognizes the thousands of Hmong-Lao people who fought alongsi...
May 14, 2024 Flag at Half Staff
Sheboygan Stabbing Suspect Sentenced
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - It'll be 7 years in prison for Daquan Jackson, the Sheboygan man charged with Attempted first degree intentional homicide for stabbing his mother in April of 2022. Judge Georg...
May 14, 2024 Sheboygan County Courthouse
State Stewardship Grant Sought to Improve Rocky Knoll Bike Trail System
Sheboygan County is hoping that a state grant will improve the experience for those seeking a thrill by visiting a nursing home. That does sound ironic, but in fact, Rocky Knoll - the iconic Sheboygan...
May 13, 2024 Wisconsin Conservation Corps Members Working on a Mountain Bike Trail. Photo Courtesy of Sheboygan County.
