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These west bend, WI based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of west bend..
High-Speed Police Chase in Wisconsin Sparks Debate on Pursuit Policies
On November 14th, a high-speed police chase erupted in Wisconsin, starting in Milwaukee and winding into Fond du Lac County. The incident involved a 24-year-old Glendale man leading authorities on a perilous pursuit in a stolen car at speeds of up to 115 mph. The chase concluded dramatically when the suspect, Stephan Quantrell Jr., crashed near Church Road and was subdued by law enforcement using a taser. Upon searching the vehicle, a firearm and narcotics were discovered, resulting in multiple charges against Quantrell, including Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and fleeing from law enforcement.
HELP WANTED…By SPD Seeking Man Wanted on Multiple Felonies
The Sheboygan Police Department is asking for help from the public locating a person wanted for serious offenses. The man is 27-year-old Justin Reed. According to the SPD, there is probable cause for his arrest on charges of child abuse locally, while he is also wanted in Milwaukee and several other Wisconsin counties on multiple felony warrants. He lives in Milwaukee, but is known to visit here frequently. He is described as black, 6-feet tall and weighing 200 pounds.
Sheboygan plans to sell public parking lot for $78K to local church
SHEBOYGAN — City of Sheboygan could sell a parking lot to a church and school downtown. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, 824 Wisconsin Ave., is hoping to purchase Parking Lot No. 3 for $78,400, according to an Oct. 13 offer to purchase agreement. The lot, 821 Niagara Ave.,...
Badger Middle School student, 14, facing battery and disorderly conduct charges following incident in West Bend School District
December 6, 2023 – West Bend, Wi – West Bend Police and the West Bend School District are looking into an incident that reportedly occurred Monday afternoon, December 4, 2023, at Badger Middle School. A 48-second video of the incident has been circulating among parents and students. Calls...
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin plans to resume abortion services in Sheboygan after court ruling
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday evening it would resume abortion at its Sheboygan health center “as soon as possible” after a ruling made in Dane County.
The Tragic Reality of Highway Semi-Trailer Accidents: A Local Incident and Its National Implications
Fond du Lac County has become the latest scene of a tragic traffic collision involving a semi-trailer, highlighting a national crisis on our highways. On a recent Saturday evening, a harrowing crash on State Highway 175 at the intersection with Fox Ridge Drive claimed the life of a driver and left a passenger critically injured. A semi-trailer backing into a driveway collided with a 2010 Toyota Prius, trapping the vehicle beneath it and resulting in a fatality. The Wisconsin State Patrol has undertaken the investigation to determine the cause, as the community grieves the loss incurred from this devastating event.
Sandpiper Inn on Lake Bernice offering AYCE family-style fish dinner on Wednesday
Campbellsport, WI – If you leave hungry from The Sandpiper Inn on Lake Bernice on a Wednesday, it’s your fault. The Sandpiper Inn is dishing up an all-you-can-eat family-style fish dinner of your choice that includes your choice of potato, coleslaw, pork and beans, and a dinner roll.
I’m With the Band-Aid
STUCO’s blood drive is one of the largest in Wisconsin. Sometimes the best way to maximize blood donations is to shut down for 16 weeks. West Bend High Schools’ Student Council is hosting its annual blood drive from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the WBHS south gym. Through a coordinated effort that involves Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and local businesses, STUCO hopes that potential donors will be highly motivated to participate and a high volume of blood will be donated.
“The Grinch” takes flight in Sheboygan: Warped Studios aerial dance extravaganza
Get ready to be mesmerized as Warped Studios, Sheboygan County’s aerial dance training facility, is set to enchant audiences with a breathtaking performance of “The Grinch” just in time for the holiday season. The spectacular show will take place in downtown Sheboygan on November 17 and 18 at the Weill Center in a magical experience for attendees of all ages.
Bob’s Main Street Auto donates to Wreaths Across America | By Dane J. Olsen
Slinger, Wi – Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing in West Bend, WI made a kind donation in support of Wreaths Across America. The Allenton Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483 has been collecting donations as it preps for its wreath-laying program on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 9 a.m.
Mainstream Boutique Holiday VIP Party: Festive Fun and Fabulous Finds Await!
Mark your calendars for a night of festive delights and fabulous finds at the Mainstream Boutique Holiday VIP Party. This exclusive event, scheduled for Thursday, December 7th, from 6pm to 8pm, is set to take place at the Mainstream Boutique located at 723 North 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081.
The Top 16 Things Happening Around Sheboygan This Weekend
The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 16 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend!. There’s a Friday Night Movie Night at the Aviation Heritage Center at the Sheboygan Airport. They’re showing The Final Countdown, a 1980 science fiction war film at 7. $2, doors at 6. Popcorn & soda! https://www.ahcw.org/movie-nights.html.
Today the gas price is close to $2.88 in Random Lake as of 2023-12-06. Find the available station near you.
Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.
Winter wellness: Get out of your cold-weather rut with the Museum of Wisconsin Art
WEST BEND, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The cold winter weather has been known to put some people in a rut of stay inside during the winter. "There are people who suffer from season affective disorder, it's just a stressful time around the holidays-- travel and gift giving," said Lizzie Rohers the marketing and communications specialist for the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA). "It can be a lot, so art and wellness is a nice little escape."
6:30 Clock Radio Classic – Hampton the Hamster “The Hamsterdance Song”
There’s NO WAY you woke up this morning thinking you’d be hearing this song on the radio! It’s one of those annoying looped online songs you can’t get out of your head… LONG before that kinda thing even was a thing! More than 22 MILLION views on YouTube alone! Hit it!
Gov. Evers, stop land swap that would damage and degrade Kohler-Andrae State Park | Opinion
In 2018, then-Gov. Scott Walker’s appointees on the Natural Resources Board approved the very controversial exchange of an interior section and road easement within Kohler-Andrae State Park for a developed parcel along Highway V owned by the Kohler Company. This was to expedite the construction of a golf course on adjacent land. The Sierra Club and the Friends of the Black River Forest recently presented a petition request to Gov. Evers to send this decision back to the Board for reconsideration.
Fatal Collision in Fond du Lac County: One Dead, One Injured
• One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash in Fond du Lac County. • The crash occurred on State 175 at Fox Ridge Drive just before 5 p.m. • A semi-trailer was backing into a driveway when a sedan collided with it and became pinned underneath.
Sheboygan Co. farmers Brody and Jory Stapel raising next generation of America's farmers
CEDAR GROVE ‒ Brody and Jory Stapel always dreamed of farming together. However, for the brothers who grew up on an 80-cow dairy near Howards Grove that goal seemed impossible. After leaving the farm for other employment ventures the two began thinking outside the box and in time their dream became reality.