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