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12/05/2025

Missing Sheboygan man, 63, found deceased | By Sheboygan Co. Sheriff

December 4, 2025 - Sheboygan Co., Wi - The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office regretfully confirms Mr. Janssen has been found deceased. Mr. Janssen was located at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Janssen's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. The Sheriff's Office thanks the community, volunteers, and media partners for their assistance in the search efforts....

12/04/2025

Charges filed against Kewaskum grad for terrorist threats | By Chief Tom Bishop

December 4, 2025 - Kewaskum, Wi - The Kewaskum Police Department is announcing charges have been filed with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office against Nicholas P. Wolf, of Tomahawk, WI. Wolf has been charged with Terrorist Threats under Wisconsin State Statute 947.019 in connection with the school threat received on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Wolf is a graduate of Kewaskum High School....

12/04/2025

Obituary | Merlin Frederick Wilde, 81, of West Bend, WI

December 4, 2025 - Newburg, WI - Merlin Frederick Wilde, 81, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2025. Merlin was born in Winona, Minnesota on March 15, 1944 to the late Erwin A. Wilde and Laverna (Grimm) Wilde. He was one of three children. Merlin was baptized and confirmed his faith in Christ, at St....

12/03/2025

Obituary | Marlene M. Yoost, 70, of West Bend, WI

December 2, 2025 - West Bend, WI - Marlene M. Yoost, 70, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. Marlene entered the world on April 17, 1955, in West Bend, the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Irene (nee Thill) Esselman. On September 21, 1974, she pledged her love to James “Jim” Yoost in a joyful ceremony at Holy Angels Catholic Church, also in West Bend....

12/03/2025

Update fatal crash I43 at STH 33, Town of Saukville, WI | By Ozaukee Co. Sheriff

December 2, 2025 - Ozaukee Co., WI - The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the individuals involved in the fatal crash that occurred Wednesday, November 26, 2025, on I-43 at State Highway 33 in the Town of Saukville. The crash involved multiple vehicles including a semi tractor-trailer. * Deceased driver, Mercedes Sprinter Van: Thomas Paine, age 71, of Johnson Creek, WI…...

12/02/2025

Kewaskum Police Chief adds clarification on threat made in Kewaskum School District

December 1, 2025 - Kewaskum, WI - It was November 25, 2025, when officials in the Kewaskum School District received a reported threat. A joint statement was issued by Kewaskum Police and KSD. However, parents are still expressing concerns on how the incident was handled. Below is the initial release along with a follow-up statement by Chief Tom Bishop. Kewaskum Police Chief Tom Bishop is now following up with more information on how the Village handled the incident....

12/01/2025

VIDEO | Winners from 73rd annual West Bend Christmas Parade

West Bend, Wi - The winners have been announced following the 73rd annual West Bend Christmas Parade. Adult Division 1st — Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2nd — West Bend Children’s Theatre - Entry featured an amazing float to highlight the organization's spring musical Peter Pan & Wendy. Hat tip to all the volunteers and creator Sandy Barby. 3rd — Bible Baptist Church of West Bend…...

12/01/2025

Jim Rubenzer : Founder of Taxpayers for Lake Access | By Rex Rubenzer

December 1, 2025 - West Bend, Wi - In 1997 attempts to close off Big Cedar Lake to the public motivated West Bend resident Jim Rubenzer to form TUFLA, Taxpayers United For Lake Access. By shining a light on the situation TUFLA was able to ensure continued public access to Big Cedar Lake, Bark Lake, Pike Lake and Silver Lake....

12/01/2025

VIDEO | Rebroadcast of the 73rd annual West Bend Christmas Parade

West Bend, WI - Chilly temps in the mid-20's didn't hold back neighbors who bundled up and stood curbside for the 73rd annual West Bend Christmas Parade. The float from West Bend Children's Theatre added a flair of Macy's Parade to the event. Coming up Peter Pan and Wendy the Musical in April 2026. A big shout out to co-hosts Mary Susan Kooth and Maxim Zernia....

11/30/2025

The snow-cap effect across Washington County, Wi

November 30, 2025 - Washington Co., Wi - Looks like Mother Nature dropped a good 12-inches of snow across West Bend, Hartford, Myra and much of Washington County, WI. And we’re seeing a towering effect with high snow caps in the most unique places. Let’s see yours. Plows and salters were out overnight, working to clear the streets and on Sixth Avenue in West Bend, WI, the neighbors were out in force lending a hand with snowblowers and shovels....

11/30/2025

UPDATE | Ski lift rescue in Kewaskum | By Asst. Chief James Warnkey

November 29, 2025 - Kewaskum - At 5:38 p.m. the Kewaskum Fire Department was dispatched by Washington County Sheriff Department to Sunburst Ski Area 8355 Prospect Drive for a rope chair evacuation due to power outage. Kewaskum Units arrived on scene at 5:46 p.m. and manpower was directed to Chair 1 the southernmost chair lift at the Ski Area to begin evacuating 14 individuals that were on the chair lift....

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