Suspect Apprehended in Manitowoc Robbery
Manitowoc County authorities have a man in custody in connection to a robbery that happened last week. The Manitowoc Police Department said the robbery occurred a little before noon on May 9th. They were dispatched to a BP Gas Station in the 2900 block of Calumet Avenue after the man, who didn't display a weapon, fle...
May 15, 2024
NFL Sending Football Milwaukee-Green Bay via "Pedal to the Draft" Bike Relay
Honoring a tradition unique to Green Bay within the NFL, a football symbolizing the transfer of the NFL Draft from Detroit to Green Bay will be delivered to Lambeau Field via bicycle relay from Milwaukee. The first hand-off will be at Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry Terminal as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will ha...
May 14, 2024
Midnight Piper Remembers Fallen Officers
The plaintive strains of "Amazing Grace" could be heard above the wind in Sheboygan as clocks chimed midnight last night. The presentation was part of a statewide "Midnight Piper" event that remembers and honors fallen law enforcement officers as part of National Peace Officer Memorial Day. In She...
May 14, 2024
Flags Ordered to Half Staff to Honor Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Governor Evers has ordered the Wisconsin and US Flags to be flown at half-staff today in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. The observance recognizes the thousands of Hmong-Lao people who fought alongside the United States and, following the end of the Vietnam war, faced harsh retribution from the Vietnamese and Lao gov...
May 14, 2024
Sheboygan Stabbing Suspect Sentenced
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - It'll be 7 years in prison for Daquan Jackson, the Sheboygan man charged with Attempted first degree intentional homicide for stabbing his mother in April of 2022. Judge George Limbeck handing down that sentence in Sheboygan County Court Monday afternoon. Jackson had entered a guilty plea to th...
May 14, 2024
State Stewardship Grant Sought to Improve Rocky Knoll Bike Trail System
Sheboygan County is hoping that a state grant will improve the experience for those seeking a thrill by visiting a nursing home. That does sound ironic, but in fact, Rocky Knoll - the iconic Sheboygan County Health Care facility tucked into the fringes of the Kettle Moraine, has three mountain bike trails winding thro...
May 13, 2024
Alliant Energy Approved by PSC to Upgrade Sheboygan Falls Gas Generating Station
Two natural gas generating stations - one in Sheboygan Falls - have been green-lighted by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission for upgrades. Alliant Energy said improvements at the Falls facility, along with another in Neenah, will allow the company to expand generating capacity, gain greater fuel efficiency, lower...
May 13, 2024
Area Road Work to Know About This Week
Wisconsin DOT road crews will be active near Elkhart Lake this week. Motorists should use caution when traveling on Highway 67 between County Highways "A" and "J" as maintenance crews fill cracks in the road on both the north and southbound lanes. Repairs are scheduled today (Monday) through Thursd...
May 13, 2024
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Could Aurora Borealis Decorate Tonight's Sky - Forecasts Are Promising!
It has been many years since a major solar storm lit up the night sky above the Sheboygan Area. For those who remember such events as the great storm of March, 1989, or for those who've never seen the display, tonight might be THE night to pay attention for a look at one of nature's greatest phenomena. The colorful a...
May 10, 2024
Sheboygan Man Arraigned on Felony Charge of Exposing Child to Harmful Materials at Falls High
A 23-year-old student teacher at Sheboygan Falls High School has been charged in Sheboygan County Circuit Court with one count of Exposing a Child to Harmful Material. According to the criminal complaint heard in court on Thursday, Ethan Andrew Kiefer, a Sheboygan resident, distributed "harmful material" to ...
May 10, 2024
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Kohler, Platinum Equity Establish Separate, Independent "Kohler Energy" Business
An agreement has been reached that will establish the Kohler Generator division as a separate, independent company known as Kohler Energy. The new company is the result of a transaction reached between global investment firm Platinum Equity and the Kohler Company. Platinum Equity is now the majority owner, while the ...
May 10, 2024
Vehicle Thieves Strike Southeastern Manitowoc County
Unlocked vehicles have been targeted in southeastern Manitowoc County this week. Manitowoc County Sheriff's officials say the crimes occurred early Wednesday morning in the Town of Newton around Highway LS and Northeim Lane, or about 6 miles north of the Village of Cleveland. Thieves entered several unlocked vehicles...
May 10, 2024
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Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct by Falls High Student Teacher
Sheboygan Falls parents have been informed of an investigation into conduct by a student teacher. Notification was sent on Monday by Superintendent Zach Pethan that the District learned of allegations that a student teacher at Sheboygan Falls High School might have engaged in inappropriate conduct with a high school s...
May 08, 2024
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New K9 Officer Welcomed to Manitowoc County Team
Many dogs are considered family members, but a dog named "Knox" has a much bigger family than most, and he also works for them, the people of Manitowoc County. Knox is the newest K9 Officer with the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department. Knox, now just under a year-and-a-half of age, took over duties when De...
May 08, 2024
Severe Weather Unlikely Here, but Rain Could Add Up
While severe weather isn't likely in the Sheboygan area today, there's at least some possibility that it could occur, but that depends on several variables. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Milwaukee say there's a 1-in-5, or "marginal", risk of severe weather this afternoon, with hail and gus...
May 07, 2024
Red Cross: May "Trauma Awareness Month" Good Reason to Donate
The American Red Cross is asking the public to consider donating blood or platelets during the month of May. Observed as "Trauma Awareness Month", the organization says that it's a reminder that hospitals need to be prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. At this time, Type "O" ...
May 07, 2024
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Lakeland U Commencement Set for Saturday
Speakers have been announced for Lakeland University's 162nd commencement ceremonies on Saturday. The school will hold three observances, beginning with the awarding of Master's Degrees at 10:00 a.m. The keynote speaker for that group of grads will be Michael Grubich, president and managing partner at LAK group of Br...
May 07, 2024
DOT Crews Repairing Area Highways This Week
Motorists are being asked to keep a cautious eye out for workers maintaining state highways in Sheboygan County this coming week. The Wisconsin DOT says that work begins today on both north, and southbound Highway 67 between Highway 23 and County Road "A", where crews will be working on ditches between 6 a.m....
May 06, 2024
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Sheboygan Taxpayers Alliance Turns Attention Towards Urban Middle School Proposal
A $126 million referendum by the Sheboygan Area School District is drawing organized opposition from the Sheboygan Taxpayers Alliance. The group announced on Sunday that it has launched the website UrbanMiddleSchool.com to let the community know what it thinks about the proposal to build a new Urban Middle School on M...
May 06, 2024
Fond du Lac County Deputies, K9, Drone Trace Significant Trail of Drugs, Cash, Apprehend Two
Fond du Lac County authorities have released details of a violent crash that led to two arrests and the seizure of a substantial amount of drugs and money. The incident a week ago Sunday began at around 10:40 p.m. with a rollover crash on I-41 near Townline Road. The two occupants, both from the Shawano area, fled th...
May 06, 2024
One in Custody, Another Hospitalized Following Saturday Morning Shooting
Sheboygan Police were called to a shooting early Saturday morning on Sheboygan's North side. In a Nixle Message, the Sheboygan Police Department said they responded to the 1300 block of North 14th Street at around 2 a.m. after the 19-year-old shooter called 911 and said he'd shot his 19-year-old friend. The victim was...
May 06, 2024
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Flags Ordered to Half Staff on Sunday to Honor Lost Area, Wisconsin Firefighters
Governor Evers has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunup 'till sunset on Sunday in honor of firefighters in Wisconsin who lost their lives in the line of duty. In announcing the order on Thursday, Governor Evers said that on that day, and throughout the year, "...it is important for us as Wisconsinite...
May 03, 2024
Sheboygan Community Enables $50,000 Donation to Sheboygan County Food Bank
An organization that distributes culturally-relevant and nutritious food to partner organizations to ensure that no one in Sheboygan County goes hungry has received $50,000 towards that effort. That substantial donation was presented to the Sheboygan County Food Bank by the board of directors of "Making Spirits B...
May 03, 2024
Governor Evers Seeks Applicants for Sheboygan County Sheriff
The search for the person that will replace Sheboygan County Sheriff, Cory Roeseler, has officially begun. Governor Tony Evers put out his notice of application on Thursday, looking to fill the position Roeseler will leave with his retirement effective on June 3rd, or one month from Friday. The appointee of the Gover...
May 02, 2024
NWS Says No Drought Here Now, Likely Won't Occur This Season
With weather patterns being what they are in this part of the US, it only takes a few months of unusual weather to either parch, or soak the soil in drought or flood. Fortunately it doesn't look like either is likely to occur for the time being. NOAA, or the National Weather Service, says that Sheboygan County is curr...
May 02, 2024