Category Archives: Local News
Amazon is Coming to Sheboygan - Many Still Unhappy With Deal
Although at this point it's a "done deal", the sale of land in Sheboygan's SouthPointe Enterprise Campus to Amazon for building a logistics center is still a sore subject for many, some of them voicin...
Jan 21, 2026 Land Purchase by Amazon from Documents Submitted to the City of Sheboygan
Another Water Main Break Cuts Service to Southside Neighborhood
The Sheboygan Water Utility said that a water main on Sheboygan's south side broke on Tuesday morning, cutting service to about a dozen customers in that area. The break, likely caused by the extended...
Jan 21, 2026 Tuesday's Outage Map Courtesy of Sheboygan Water Utility
Forecasts Continue to Expect Wind Chills Near 40 Below by Friday Morning
Like unwelcome guests at a party, snow and bitter cold are going to overstay their welcome in the Sheboygan Area for some time. As a result, an Extreme Cold Watch is in effect from Thursday night thro...
Jan 21, 2026 I-43 at Highway 28 Were Snow Covered Near 4 AM This Morning. Webcam From Wisconsin 511
Advisories/Watches Issued for Extreme Winter Weather
An intense incursion of arctic air is prompting the National Weather Service to send out early warnings in order to prepare for conditions for which many have no previous experience. Two rounds of sno...
Jan 20, 2026 NWS Graphic
Unknown Number of Fowl Consumed in Kiel Area Fire
An unknown number of chickens were destroyed when the pole barn housing them caught fire on Monday afternoon. The Kiel Fire Department and Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center responded to reports o...
Jan 20, 2026 Photo Courtesy of the Kiel Fire Department and Rescue
Victim in Saturday Night Fatal Shooting Identified
The name of the person who was killed in a Saturday night shooting in Sheboygan has been identified by friends. Reports in social media say that 19-year-old Joseph Torres was shot around 8 PM Saturday...
Jan 20, 2026 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
Next Snow Event Expected to Spend Most Energy to the South of Us
Although not a complete "miss", the National Weather Service now expects a majority of trouble from the next snow storm to stay well to the south of Sheboygan County. The latest forecasts suggest low ...
Jan 20, 2026 NWS Graphic
Sheboygan Officially Approves Amazon Deal
Sheboygan's Common Council gave its approval to an agreement to bring Amazon to Sheboygan's SouthPointe Enterprise Campus. The 200,000 square-foot facility will be a last-mile delivery station located...
Jan 20, 2026 Rendering of New Logistics Facility Planned for Sheboygan. Image Courtesy of Amazon
Red Cross Says Blood Supply Drops 35%
What's being called a "severe shortage" in blood is prompting the American Red Cross to repeat appeals for blood donors to come forward. Hospital requests now exceed supplies, and with high flu activi...
Jan 20, 2026 American Red Cross Blood Drive
Cold Air Maintains Grip This Week, More Light Snow Tuesday Night
With only minor relief expected on Wednesday, bitter cold air will maintain its dominance over much of Wisconsin including Sheboygan County for the remainder of this week. Although no advisories cover...
Jan 19, 2026 NWS Graphic
