Kewaunee County Star-News

08/22/2026

Monday, August 17 at 4:37 AM, the City of Kewaunee Police Department responded to a boating incident which occurred north of the Kewaunee Lighthouse Pier, at the north breakwall.

Learn more about the incident on our website: https://www.kewauneecountystarnews.com

08/21/2026

The skies above Lake Michigan will come alive with color on Saturday, August 22, as the 12th annual Soar on the Shore Kite & Beach Festival returns to Algoma’s Crescent Beach.

Read more about the event on our website: https://www.kewauneecountystarnews.com/stories/soar-on-the-shore-returns-to-crescent-beach-with-kites-family-fun-and-new-festival-features,350830

ALGOMA – The skies above Lake Michigan will come alive with color on Saturday, August 22, as the 12th annual Soar on the Shore Kite & Beach Festival returns to Algoma’s Crescent Beach. Hosted …

08/20/2026

Asplundh Tree Expert LLC has been busy throughout the county this summer, trimming vegetation around power lines while under contract with local electric utilities. They were working along the south side of State Hwy. 54 west of Algoma Wednesday, and needed flaggers to allow traffic to safely pass.
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08/19/2026

From honoring 55 area veterans with a 190-fish haul at the Kewaunee City Marina to local conservation awards and upcoming hunting tag sales, the latest outdoor roundup highlights plenty of community events across the region.

Get the full breakdown on local fishing contest updates, rising Lake Michigan water levels, and upcoming outdoor expos: https://www.kewauneecountystarnews.com/stories/vets-net-190-fish-in-kewaunee-outing,349579

08/18/2026

Shanty Days in Algoma held Aug 14-16, was a celebration of the lake. It truly was an event with activities for everybody. Kevin Jacobs video

08/18/2026

St. Mary’s Parish, a Catholic church located at 118 Church Street, will host its first-ever church picnic on Sunday, August 30. The picnic will feature live music, kids’ activities, food, beverages and a cash raffle.

The picnic will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The Spice Band performs starting at noon until 4 p.m. There will also be kids’ activities and a bouncy house for the duration of the picnic.

Booyah will be available for sale in provided quart and gallon containers first come, first served, as supplies last. No personal containers are allowed. A cash raffle drawing will take place at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. St. Mary’s recommends attendees bring their own lawn chairs.

08/17/2026

Twenty years ago, the Algoma Penguins were just one strike away from ending a 41-year championship drought against their lakeshore rivals, the Kewaunee Chiefs. What followed in the top of the ninth inning became one of the most heartbreaking finish-line twists in local baseball history.

Relive the unforgettable 2006 Shoreland Baseball League title game and the ninth-inning rally that stunned Perry Field: https://www.kewauneecountystarnews.com/stories/twenty-years-ago-the-game-is-never-over-until-the-last-man-is-out,349578

08/15/2026

Newly named Shoreland Baseball League MVP Owen Deprez dominated at the plate and on the mound to send the Casco A’s to their third straight league championship series.

Read the full story on Casco's playoff run and the complete 2026 All-Shoreland team honors: https://www.kewauneecountystarnews.com/

08/14/2026

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s partisan primary are in across Kewaunee County 🗳️

Voters weighed in on key local and state contests, including competitive races for Kewaunee County Sheriff, State Senate District 1, and key nominations for Governor, Attorney General, and Congress.

Read the full breakdown of countywide vote totals for every race on the ballot: https://www.kewauneecountystarnews.com/stories/kewaunee-county-election-results,349574

08/13/2026

The weather was perfect for Kewaunee's second annual National Night Out at the elementary school Monday. Families had a chance to meet local law enforcement officers and see first responder vehicles up close, including the impressive EAGLE III helicopter. There was face-painting and other fun activities, free hot dogs and ice cream and free back-to-school haircuts for kids. Close to 20 resource agencies were on hand, providing informational handouts and surprise gifts.
Kevin Naze photo