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Former Advocates of Ozaukee director charged with stealing thousands from org.

The former leader of a domestic violence shelter and charity in Ozaukee County is facing a criminal charge alleging she used the organization's credit card to steal money, per a criminal complaint.

Ozaukee County, WI · 2d

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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What we know about the West Bend incident that left 4 dead, 1 injured

Two adults and two children were found dead Nov. 7 in a West Bend home. Details released about the incident have been limited, but police confirmed they found a gun believed to be used in the incident inside the East Washington Street home. One person, a girl, survived and is recovering at a local hospital, investigators said. Here's what we know, and don't know, about the incident. What happened? West Bend police around 11: 47 a.m. Nov. 7 responded to a report of multiple people dead in a home on the city's 100 block of East Washington Street, a department spokesperson previously told the Journal Sentinel. A dead man, woman, boy and girl were found in the home, and another girl was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. A dead dog was also found in the home. Authorities have not directly described the incident as a domestic violence shooting, but have included information on domestic violence resources in their statements about it. Officers also found a firearm in the home they believe to be connected to the incident. Investigators have identified the suspect in the incident as 54-year-old David Slawnikowski. Who is the suspect? A Milwaukee Police Department spokesperson

West Bend, WI · 1d

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Sheboygan Police seeking to fire lieutenant over two disciplinary violations

Sheboygan Police Chief Kurt Zempel asks city's Police and Fire Commission to remove one of his department's lieutenants over two disciplinary violations

Sheboygan, WI · 2d

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15-year-old accused of threatening mass shooting appears in Fond du Lac County court

FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- Prosecutors want the case against a 15-year-old suspect who allegedly was planning a mass shooting moved to adult court. The teen was arrested after Fond du Lac police say they received information about a threat, including a potential mass shooting incident. During a search, investigators seized multiple firearms, a computer, and a cell phone as part of the investigation.

Fond Du Lac, WI · 5h
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Wisconsin State Highway 67 speed limit set to drop to 35 MPH

KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is lowering the speed limit of one state highway to 35 miles per hour, according to a press release. The Kiel Police Department revealed that State Highway 67 between County XX and State Highway 32/57 will have its speed limit reduced from 45 mph to […]

Kiel, WI · 1d

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Drive-Thru Wave Event for Falls Couple Now at Pine Haven

Sometimes it’s just nice to sit on your porch and wave to those driving by. At least one couple in Sheboygan Falls felt that way, and if you’ve ever driven down Monroe Street then you probably were greeted by residents Ray and Lynn Schmitt, who sat on their rocking chairs waving at those passing by.

Sheboygan Falls, WI · 14h

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Election results, a city manager’s exit and a store closing

My role at the Herald Times Reporter has changed a bit, and I now cover local government elections and the crime beat — in addition to writing business and feature stories. That means I’ll have a greater variety of news to share in these twice-monthly newsletters. Election results drew the most readers Y’all probably were aware there was an election a week ago. My two best-read stories were election results stories for Manitowoc County and Sheboygan County. Check them out if you’d like to see how people in those counties voted in national, state and local elections. Two Rivers city manager resigns We also did several stories about Two Rivers City Manager Kyle Kordell. We first reported last month that he was on leave from his administrative role while under investigation, but the City Council didn’t share much information. Then, Kordell was arrested three times on allegations of domestic abuse, leading him to resign from his city job. Rob’s Family Market to close Sadly, Rob’s Family Market is set to close at the end of the month. The owners decided to shutter the business after 22 years. Court appearances in Payton Vertz case I also wrote about the initial court

Manitowoc, WI · 6h

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UPDATE | 2 children involved in pickup into Big Cedar Lake

November 11, 2026 – Town of West Bend, Wi – A couple more details have been confirmed concerning the pickup truck that went through the intersection at STH 144 and CTH K on Tuesday night and into Big Cedar Lake. Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis said the three...

West Bend, WI · 3h

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Sheboygan View Housing Proposal for Former Wells Fargo Property

There are three meetings scheduled for today (November 10th) in the City of Sheboygan. Up first will be the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners holding an evidentiary hearing at 9:00 a.m. inside the Municipal Court Room at the Sheboygan Police Department. This hearing will explore charges filed by Police...

Sheboygan, WI · 1d

The Sheboygan Press

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Abacus Architects moves into former LTC-Sheboygan building

SHEBOYGAN – Abacus Architects has moved its Sheboygan headquarters into a 5,400-square-foot office at 1320 Niagara Ave., doubling the size of its previous main office. The architecture firm began working from the new space Nov. 2, according to a community announcement. The building, formerly home to LTC-Sheboygan Campus, is along the Sheboygan River. See the latest property transfers: $1.75M Mitchell sale leads Sheboygan County transfers | Exclusive The new single-level office was designed by Abacus Architects project leads Anne Blanke, an interior designer, and Andy Kerwin, a project coordinator. The firm said additional photos and video will be added as the interior spaces are completed. Throwback: How circuit riders led to a 175-year-old Sheboygan Falls church “The new environment allows us to cultivate and celebrate our team’s collaborative spirit where we can thrive and best honor our commitment to purposeful architecture,” said David Van Dixhorn, chief development officer of Abacus Architects. “Our drive is designing spaces that connect people and places. This new office showcases our focus on building relationships through relational architecture.” What the new Abacus Architects office includes According to the announcement, the new office includes a café and coffee bar intended for clients as well as collaboration

Sheboygan, WI · 2d

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Plymouth Police Warn of Rise in Holiday-Themed Scams

As the holidays approach, the Plymouth Police Department is looking to keep residents safe from scammers. Each year, certain scams become much more prevalent as we begin holiday celebrations and shopping. This includes fake delivery notices or package alerts. If you receive a notice stating, “your package can’t be delivered,...

Plymouth, WI · 1d

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Sheboygan County Adopts 2027 Budget and Sets County Tax Levy

Politics / Sheboygan County Adopts 2027 Budget and Sets County Tax Levy. The Sheboygan County Board adopted the county’s 2027 budget on Nov. 3, approving it 24–1. The board also unanimously approved the resolution levying and apportioning the county tax. The amount in the levy resolution’s fiscal...

Sheboygan County, WI · 1d

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Hearings Continue for Charged Police Officer in Sheboygan

There are two governmental meetings on the docket today (November 11th) in the City of Sheboygan. The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will be meeting inside the municipal courtroom at the Sheboygan Police Department at 9:00 a.m. Here, they will continue the evidentiary hearing regarding charges filed by Chief...

Sheboygan, WI · 7h

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Sheboygan Falls Superintendent “Humbled” After Voters Pass $68 Million Referendum

After three tries and years’ worth of work, the Sheboygan Falls School District has finally passed its referendum. This process began back in 2024, when the School Board looked to pass a near $100 million referendum in November followed by another failed shot at passing a less significant $70 million referendum in spring of 2025.

Sheboygan Falls, WI · 6h

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West Bend Community Grieves Family Deaths, Supports Survivor

Four people were found dead inside a West Bend home. A surviving girl is recovering in stable condition as residents mourn the family, support her recovery, assist first responders, and remember the victims through acts of kindness and memorials. ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS...

West Bend, WI · 1d

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Fond du Lac County property sales topped $3M in October | Exclusive

FOND DU LAC – Fond du Lac County's priciest real estate transactions from October were concentrated to the beginning of the month. Out of 304 local property transfers last month, the top four included an apartment complex, a warehouse, agricultural land and a luxury home. Here are the top sales in Fond du Lac County from last month. Read more news: Help fund a new holiday tree in Fond du Lac park Maple Tree apartments were top sale from October The Maple Tree apartment complex in Ripon sold for about $3.5 million, recorded Oct. 8. Previously owned by Heartland Properties, the apartments are known for affordability, with a two-bedroom unit currently going for $930 monthly rent. The five buyers are all Wisconsin-based companies. Property: 847 Metomen St., Ripon Value: $3,470,000 Parties: Heartland Affordable Housing-Ripon LLC to MRO Maple Tree LLC, JNG Ripon LLC, JEV Ripon LLC, SRH Ripon LLC, BEN Ripon LLC Read more: Fond du Lac County Jail options range from $215M to $361M GEODIS property sells in Fond du Lac again Global logistics company GEODIS made the list for the third time this year, sitting on recently-sold property on Kohlman Road. The most recent warehouse sold for more

Fond Du Lac County, WI · 15h

WFRV Local 5

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Wisconsin bus service warns of rampant stop violations

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin bus service is reporting a rampant surge in drivers ignoring their vehicle’s stop arms and stop lights. According to a social media post, the Otte Bus Service in Sheboygan Falls experienced three separate incidents of drivers blowing past their stop signs and red lights. “I’m not sure what […]

Sheboygan Falls, WI · 1d

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Neighbor Begins GoFundMe for Kiel Barn Fire Victims

The neighbor of the victims of a barn fire earlier this week in Manitowoc County is trying to raise money for the family. Greta Hoderny launched the GoFundMe campaign after trying to help the first responders in the 18800 block of Point Creek Road in the Town of Schleswig Saturday evening (November 7th).

Manitowoc County, WI · 1d

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Fond du Lac County Jail options range from $215M to $361M

FOND DU LAC – The process for a new Fond du Lac County Jail is progressing, with cost estimates and the tax impact of each construction option now available, according to a Nov. 5 presentation from Kurt Berner of Samuels Group. Depending on the site of the jail and the scope of the project, the cost ranges from $215 million to $361 million, raising the mill rate by 92 cents to $1.55 per $1,000 of assessed property value, respectively. Residents will have opportunities to learn more about the plans and voice concerns into the new year before the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors makes a final decision. Dig deeper: Fond du Lac County Jail design weighs downtown, Scott Road sites Western Avenue expansion would cost $232 million to $240 million Earlier in the process, the county board requested information about two sites to consider: an expansion at the current Western Avenue location and a new structure on county-owned land on Scott Road. On Western Avenue, the expansion would be built on the parking lot next to the current jail. One option replaces 160 of the 200 lost parking stalls by using nearby existing lots. It would cost $232

Fond Du Lac, WI · 1d

The Sheboygan Press

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Sheboygan holiday events return to Taylor House

SHEBOYGAN – Sheboygan families can celebrate the holiday season with four Winter Storytime programs and a special Christmas event at the historic Taylor House in December. Winter Storytime will run from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, according to a community announcement. The programs feature seasonal stories, singing and dancing with community partners. The Dec. 1 program will feature Sheboygan County Black-American Community Outreach, followed by Elkhart Public Library on Dec. 8, Mead Public Library on Dec. 15 and the Family Resource Center on Dec. 22. The final program will be offered in English and Spanish. Winter Storytime is included with general museum admission and is supported by the Early Bird Rotary Club of Sheboygan. More information is available at us.list-manage.com . Christmas at the Taylor House returns Dec. 17 The Taylor House will host a Christmas event from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 17 featuring live music, holiday food and drinks, and access to parts of the historic property. Christmas at the Taylor House includes access to the building's cupola and basement jail remnants. Guests will also have festive hors d'oeuvres, a specialty holiday drink and an open bar. Admission costs $25 for members and

Sheboygan, WI · 1d