Category Archives: Local News
Earn Academic Credit Through Work Experience? Lakeland U Says "Yes"
School can be hard work, but when hard work counts for school, the rewards can be life-changing. Lakeland University is putting that idea into action by offering a Youth Apprenticeship partnership pro...
Feb 26, 2026 Photo ID, from left:
Cory Bouck, Lakeland University Trustee;
Beth Borgen, Lakeland University President;
Jeff Spence, Lakeland Board of Trustees Chairperson;
Candice Boutelle, INSPIRE Sheboygan County executive director;
Joel Evenson, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator for Sheboygan County;
Kaise Elmer, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator for Sheboygan County
One of Earliest Sheboygan County Homes Now Restored and Welcoming Guests
Before Wisconsin even became Wisconsin, settlers began establishing their homes in what became Sheboygan County, and one of those first homes has now been beautifully, and faithfully, restored. York E...
Feb 26, 2026 Cole House Photo Courtesy of York Estates, Inc.
SPD On Ice Was Huge Success
The Sheboygan Police Department reports that its first ever "Skate with a Cop" at the Blue Line Ice Center was a huge success. Nearly 100 children hit the ice with the officers-some, literally hitting...
Feb 26, 2026 Photo Courtesy of the Sheboygan Police Dept.
Senior Honor Recital Competition Entries Close Friday
Graduating high school seniors with exceptional musical talent have until tomorrow to apply for a the 56th annual Senior Honor Recital competition. This competition is open to graduating high school s...
Feb 26, 2026 Photo Courtesy of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Nourish Farms to Host Trivia Night
Nourish Farms in Sheboygan is hosting their first ever trivia night on March 12th. The evening of fun begins at 5pm with dinner followed by some friendly trivia competition. Teams may include up to si...
Feb 26, 2026 3DPavel / Depositphotos.com
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Manitowoc Shooting
A Manitowoc woman accused of shooting her boyfriend has entered a plea of Not Guilty in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. Julia Gundt pled not guilty to shooting her boyfriend in the legs earlier this m...
Feb 26, 2026 Patrick Feller / CC
Amid Healthcare Workforce Shortages, Lakeshore College Helps Fill the Gaps
A recent report by the Wisconsin Hospitals Association highlights a persistent problem: The demand for workers outstrips the numbers entering the health care field. The annual Wisconsin Health Care Wo...
Feb 25, 2026 Inside Lakeshore College's Dental Clinic
Sheboygan Metro Area Ranked 62nd in US in Foreign Worker Hiring
As the Sheboygan area continues experiencing a worker shortage, a recent study shows that hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B Visa program ranks Sheboygan as the 62nd out of the 542 small metro a...
Feb 25, 2026 karenr / Depositphotos.com
Brill Legislation to Add Full-Time DOJ Positions to Fight Crimes Against Children
Legislation to add four full-time positions to a Department of Justice task force has received unanimous support in the State Assembly in Madison. Sheboygan Falls Republican Lindee Brill authored AB95...
Feb 25, 2026 Lindee Brill, Republican Representative for the 27th Assembly District
Red Cross Still Facing Short Supply Issues
Supplies of life-saving blood and platelets continue to be strained, and the American Red Cross is looking for donors to help fix that. They're also going to help people maintain their health by provi...
Feb 25, 2026 Cinemaniko / Depositphotos.com
