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Acuity Insurance named to Ward’s 50
SHEBOYGAN – Acuity Insurance was named to the 2024 Ward’s 50 list of top-performing property-casualty companies for the 25th consecutive year. Jeff Rieder, partner and head of Ward Group, said the company analyzes the performance of nearly 3,000 property-casualty insurers for the list. “We recognize Acuity for outstanding...
Michaels Set to Open on Saturday
A new retailer is set to open their doors in Sheboygan this Saturday. Michaels, which operates over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada – as well as online – is opening in Memorial Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson manning the scissors at 9 a.m., launching activities that are slated to run until 2 p.m. Some of those activities include free crafts, jewelry and art vendors, cookie and bead-making stations, giveaways and more.
Thiel perfect at Dodge County Fairgrounds; IRA championship chase continues with Wilmot and Angell Park double August 17-18
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (July 29, 2024) - It was a night to remember for “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel and Team 73, not only concluding their Friday night visit to Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series triumph, but securing a perfect scorecard in the process, commencing preliminary competition with the night’s fastest qualifying time, as well as heat race and dash victories. Impressive enough, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native led every circuit of the 20-lap contest, earning a $4,000 payday for his efforts in his third IRA victory of the season.
Thanks for supporting my Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb | By Jack Dornacker
July 29, 2024 – Slinger, WI – A huge thank you to Gehring’s Meat Market for buying my overall Grand Champion Market Lamb for $23/lb at the Washington County Youth Livestock Auction. I am 14 years old and a member of Slinger FFA. This is my 6th...
Milwaukee transgender woman killed; Clayton Hubbird sentenced
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man who pleaded guilty in the 2022 death of a transgender woman was sentenced on Monday, July 29 to 23 years in prison plus an additional seven years and seven months of extended supervision. Clayton Hubbird pleaded guilty in May to first-degree reckless homicide in the...
7-30-24 ssm health fdl volunteers to host collective goods sale
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers have scheduled a Collective Goods sale from Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9 in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital lobby concourse, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. The sale is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm from August 6 to 8, and from 9 am to 3 pm on August 9. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase quality hardcover books 50 to 75 percent off retail price! This sale will feature bestsellers, children’s, reference, hobby, nature and wildlife, sports and special gift items. All books are available for immediate purchase. Proceeds from this sale will benefit patient programs and services, as well as the scholarship fund sponsored by the SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers. For more information, call 920-926-4895.
New Berlin fatal crash; driver fleeing from police, 2 dead, 2 hurt
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Two people are dead and two others are hurt following a crash in New Belin on Sunday night, July 28. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. near Martin Road and National Avenue. According to police, a Muskego officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a...
Green Bay residents to see water rate hike in August
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Water rates will rise next month for Green Bay customers. Green Bay Water released its new water service rates Monday that will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2024. Green Bay Water filed the rate case with the PSCW on January 3 to help the utility...
Milwaukee teachers’ union accuses recall collaborative of campaign violations
(The Center Square) – There is now an ethics complaint to go along with the effort to recall four members of Milwaukee’s school board. The Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association said it filed an ethics complaint against the Milwaukee Public School School Board Recall Collaborative. “The people of Milwaukee deserve clean, transparent elections so they know who is funding the candidates and initiatives seeking their vote. That’s why we have campaign...
Study Shows Vikings Fans Are Better Than Packers Fans
A new study ranks how supportive every NFL team's fanbase has been over the last decade. Topping the list for fans being the most supportive was the Dallas Cowboys. Coming in last place was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How do the Vikings and Packers rank?. What metrics were used to...
Green Bay Packers: NFL Analyst Predicts Running Back Josh Jacobs Will Be a Fantasy Football Bust
Jones then signed with the Minnesota Vikings after being released. Green Bay improved the running back room this offseason. Not only they did sign Jacobs, but they also drafted Marshawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of USC. Surprisingly, they also re-signed A.J. Dillon to a one-year deal.
You Get a Reliever and You Get a Reliever and…
We’re barreling toward the trade deadline, which means it’s time for teams to decide if they’re in, out, or Tampa Bay. After picking which of those categories they fit into, the next move is obvious. In? Trade for a reliever. Out? Trade away your relievers. Tampa Bay? Make 10 moves, with more moving parts than you can possibly imagine. All of those types were on display this weekend, so let’s round up some reliever trades.
Barn setup underway for Wisconsin Valley Fair
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Valley Fair preparations are in full swing as exhibitors and vendors begin to fill the grounds. Exhibitors are setting up for their animals to take over the barns. Approximately 600 youth exhibitors will fill the barns throughout this next week. They come from backgrounds like 4-H, FFA, Open Class, Little Britches and more.
Microsoft buys 205 acres near Racine County data center development. Totals $34 million
Microsoft Corp. has recently spent $33.9 million buying more than 200 acres near its $3.3 billion data center development in Racine County. The software developer has purchased 69 acres along Louis Sorenson Road, in Mount Pleasant, for $12.4 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue property records. The seller was Audrey L. Schaefer...
Authorities Search for Driver After Hit-and-Run at Silver Lake Motel
Salem Lakes, WI (WLIP)–Authorities are searching for a pickup truck driver who crashed into the Silver Lake Motel in Salem Lakes and fled the scene on foot Saturday night. The incident was reported at 8:42 p.m. at the motel located at 217 North Cogswell Drive. No one inside the...
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