Category Archives: Local News

Sheboygan Water Utility Likely to Institute Series of Rate Increases
It now appears certain that those served by the Sheboygan Water Utility will be paying more for their water in the not-too-distant future. During the most recent meeting of the Board of Water Commissi...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 30, 2022 Sheboygan Water Utility

Sheboygan Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Sheboygan Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash on the city's south side Thursday afternoon. The accident happened just before 5pm on South Business Drive near Ke...
Jon DeMaster Sep 30, 2022 Police car lights

Random Lake's Jolly Good Among Top 16 in Wisconsin's "Coolest Things" Contest
A local soft drink maker and packager has made the cut of the top 16 "Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin" contest presented by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and the Johnson Financial Group. The a...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 29, 2022

Another Area Fatal Auto Accident Likely Due to Glaring Sun
A third traffic fatality in east-central Wisconsin has authorities blaming glare from the sun as a contributing factor. Calumet County Sheriff Mark Wiegert reports that the accident happened shortly a...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 28, 2022 iezalel williams

Hot Oil Accident: Man Flighted for Treatment of Severe Burns
A man had to be hospitalized after suffering severe burns caused by hot oil. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened shortly after 1 O'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Ozaukee Cou...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 28, 2022 Audrey / CC

"Blessing of the Animals" to be Held at St. Nick on Sunday
Saint Francis of Assissi is known as the patron saint of animals, and on Sunday when Catholics around the world celebrate the feast day, a special observance will be held in Sheboygan. In honor of the...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 27, 2022 Bill Smith / CC

Traffic Pattern Change in Effect in Falls
Motorists entering Sheboygan Falls from the north using Highway 32 or traveling on Fond du Lac Avenue may encounter some slow traffic over the next few days. Sheboygan Falls Police are advising that t...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 27, 2022 Alan Levine

Sheboygan Falls Kwik Trip Among Those Selling Winning Badger-5 Double Jackpot Tickets
The Wisconsin Lottery added a limited-time bonus to its Badger-5 daily lottery drawing during September, and one of those lucky tickets was sold at the Sheboygan Falls Kwik Trip. Badger-5 is a daily d...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 27, 2022

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Wisconsin Identified in Sheboygan County
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Wisconsin has been identified in Sheboygan County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced on Monday afternoon only that the case involved a Sh...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 26, 2022 Newtown grafitti / CC

Glaring Sun Implicated in Second East-Central Wisconsin Traffic Fatality on Equinox
A second traffic fatality on the Autumnal Equinox has officials in east-central Wisconsin putting at least partial blame on a glaring sun. The incident, brought to light last Friday by the Manitowoc C...
Kevin Zimmermann Sep 26, 2022 Paul Keller / CC
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