Category Archives: Local News
Appleton East Walks Back Student Of Color Welcome Event
APPLETON, WI (WHBL) - Appleton East High School is walking back its welcome event for students of color. The school district said on Monday that all students are now welcome at its back-to-school meet...
Aug 15, 2023 Appleton East High School
Monday Rains Erase 2024 Deficit in Parts of Sheboygan County
The rains that fell on Monday almost made up for a deficit that's been in place for much of the year in Sheboygan County. The total falling at the Sheboygan County Airport, which the National Weather ...
Aug 15, 2023 Radar Estimates of Rainfall on Monday from the National Weather Service
Weather Likely a Factor in Fatal Accident
The investigation continues, but the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office reports that weather may have been a factor in a fatal accident on Monday. Several 9-1-1 calls came in shortly before 4:30 yester...
Aug 15, 2023 Phillip Capper / CC
More Maintenance on Area Highways This Week
Motorists in Sheboygan County will again need to pay attention in work zones as guard rail repairs are done on three area highways. DOT maintenance crews will be working on those rails on eastbound Hi...
Aug 14, 2023 Esther Max / CC
SPD: Don't Leave Personal Items Unattended During Race Weekend
With large numbers of spectators expected along the Sheboygan lakeshore during the Mercury Midwest Challenge this weekend, the Sheboygan Police Department is advising people to not leave their belongi...
Aug 11, 2023 Mohmed Althani / CC
Casey Bradley Appointed as New City Administrator Pending Approval of Common Council
Casey Bradley has been singled out to be the new City Administrator for Sheboygan in a direct referral resolution to the Finance and Personnel Committee. That organization will meet on Monday to forma...
Aug 11, 2023 City of Sheboygan logo
Drought Eases Only Slightly in Parts of County Since Last Week, but Remains Significant
Drought continues to grip Wisconsin, but if there's any good news it's that while some places got worse, Sheboygan County had very slight improvement. It wasn't enough, though, to change the overall p...
Aug 11, 2023 Map Showing Changes in Drought Conditions in Wisconsin Over the Past Week. Courtesy of the National Weather Service
Camper Drowns at Fond du Lac County Campsite - UPTADE - Victim ID'd
Rescuers acted even before needed equipment arrived, but their efforts weren't enough to save a person from drowning on Thursday evening. The 911 call came from the Breezy Hill Campground, just south ...
Aug 11, 2023 Jude Mack / Unsplash
City of Sheboygan Encourages Use of Free Parking, Trolley During Powerboat Races
While the Mercury Midwest Racing Challenge promise lots of high-speed thrills on the water this weekend, those navigating the streets of Sheboygan will probably be experiencing something much slower a...
Aug 10, 2023 Trolley Routes and Free Parking are Shown on This Map Courtesy of the City of Sheboygan
St. Cloud High-Speed Chase Ends Near Greenbush - One in Custody
A 59-year-old St. Cloud man is in the Fond du Lac County Jail after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in Sheboygan County. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said events began wit...
Aug 10, 2023 A Driver Led a High Speed Chase from St. Cloud to Greenbush. Image Courtesy of Google Maps
