Category Archives: Local News

THUNDERSTORM WINDS CAUSE SMALL POWER OUTAGES, BUT MOST SPARED HERE
Lightning was intense and there were some strong winds, but Sheboygan County was spared from the worst when a line of severe storms rolled through overnight. Winds gusted to 41 mph at the Sheboygan Co...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 29, 2021 Thomas Bresson / CC

TWO COVID DEATHS, COUNTY ACTIVITY LEVEL "HIGH", ACTIVE CASES STILL ON THE RISE
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Sheboygan County rose again on Wednesday, with 64 now being monitored by the Division of Public Health. 14 new positive tests were received while 7 persons recov...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 28, 2021 Wednesday's COVID-19 Dashboard Display of Active Cases from the County Division of Public Health

SIGNIFICANT THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT
National Weather Service forecasters are on heightened alert, expecting a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms to plough its way across Wisconsin beginning this afternoon, exiting the southeas...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 28, 2021

DOG BITE PROMPTS REQUEST FROM POLICE FOR PUBLIC'S HELP - UPDATE
Update: Sheboygan Police report that as of 5 PM Wednesday, Officers were able to identify the dog involved in the bite and made contact with the owner. They thank the public for their help. The origin...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 28, 2021 José Carlos Cortizo Pérez / CC

LABOR SHORTAGE FORCES REDUCTION IN SHEBOYGAN TROLLEY SERVICE
A shortage of workers has forced Sheboygan's public transit system to reduce its Harbor Centre Express trolley service. On Tuesday, Director of Transit & Parking Derek Muench announced that beginn...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 28, 2021 Shoreline Metro

ACTIVE COUNTY COVID CASES SHOW SOLID RISE, 50% NOW HAVE AT LEAST 1 DOSE OF VACCINE
After active cases of COVID-19 in Sheboygan County rose slightly each day last week, Monday's drop of 3 cases had some hoping that the rebound of the coronavirus was just a "bump". But with Tuesday's ...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 27, 2021 Sheboygan County's Coronavirus Dashboard shows the upward trend in new cases

APPOINTMENTS TO DONATE BLOOD URGED BY RED CROSS
People are being urged to donate blood by an appointment as soon as possible instead of waiting for a nearby blood drive as an ongoing shortage strains supplies. Justin Kern of the American Red Cross ...
Kevin Zimmermann Jul 27, 2021 Charleston's TheDigitel / CC

Manitowoc Sheriff Asks For Help Solving Thefts From Vehicles
by Kevin Zimmermann (WHBL) - A $500 reward is being offered by the Manitowoc County Sheriff's office through the Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the arrest of whoever's been b...
Kelly Meyer Jul 27, 2021 Manitowoc County Sheriff's Dept.

19 Year Old Arrested In Sheboygan Cty After Green Bay Armed Robbery
(WHBL) - A 19 year old was arrested after a high risk traffic stop in Sheboygan County Monday morning. The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department got word from Cleveland that they were pursuing a car i...
Kelly Meyer Jul 27, 2021 Police car lights

State Rep. Brandtjen Wants Broader Election Audit
(WHBL) - Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to expand their investigation into the 2020 election. State Rep. Janel Brandtjen, of Menomonee Falls, said on Monday she wants a full forensic audit of the vot...
Kelly Meyer Jul 27, 2021 WyoFile WyoFile / CC
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