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Fire danger ‘very high’ across southeastern Wisconsin | By Wisconsin DNR

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Washington County, WI - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed all of southeastern Wisconsin in the 'very high' fire danger zone. A rating of VERY HIGH means wildfires start easily, spread rapidly...

Obituary | Constance M. Spring, 73, of Plymouth, WI

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June 3, 2023 - Plymouth, WI - Funeral services are today, June 3, 2023, for Constance M. Spring, 73, of Plymouth, WI.      

Send us your interesting cloud formations over Washington County, WI

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August 3, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - An interesting cloud shelf in the western sky appeared during sunset around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. Radar from the National Weather Service shows a narrow line...
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Guest Editorial | Proposed 2023 state budget and April 4 Spring Election | By...

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March 6, 2023 - On February 15, I attended my first budget address as a state representative. Instead of the usual grandeur and spectacle in the Assembly chamber, it would have been more appropriate to play...
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Freeze watch for Washington Co. starts at midnight

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April 24, 2024 - Washington Co., WI - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze watch for Washington County and surrounding areas. NWS issues a freeze watch when there is a potential...

Change needed as Meagan Wolfe’s term on WEC expires June 30, 2023 | By...

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Madison, WI - State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding Meagan Wolfe, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator: "Administrator Meagan Wolfe's tenure has been a disaster to our state elections. As her term...

Live More at Cedar Community | Lifetime achievement in 4-H earns Henry Umstadt Alumni...

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Washington County, WI - Henry Umstadt was presented with the 2022 Sheboygan County 4-H Alumni Association Award for his lifetime achievement in 4-H. Henry celebrated the award with his family, along with residents and team...

Flag Up! Ice fishing in Wisconsin | Wisconsin DNR

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Washington Co., WI - When the snow flies and the wind howls, we know where to find Wisconsin anglers - on the ice. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to FREE local news at Washington County Insider on YouTube   ICE FISHING TIPS FROM SEASONED VETERANS Fisheries...

Search for missing paddle boarder continues; lakeshore homeowners asked for assistance | Sheriff Christy...

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**UPDATED NEWS RELEASE - 08-03-23 @ 1:15PM** Search and rescue efforts for the missing female subject on Lake Michigan remain active and in progress today in both Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties. We are requesting for...

Statewide Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023 | By WI DOJ

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Washington Co., WI - The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) will coordinate a Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative throughout Wisconsin on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day goal is to provide a...

Name of man, 74, released following vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in Sheboygan Co., WI

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July 7, 2023 - Sheboygan Co., WI - The name of the man killed in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on the morning of July 4, 2023, has been released by the Sheboygan County...

Garage fire spreads to home in Sheboygan Co., WI | By Sgt Timothy McNeil

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June 6, 2023 - Sheboygan Falls, WI - On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 around 2:13 a.m., 11 departments responded to a garage fire that was quickly spreading to a home next door in Sheboygan Co.,...
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Flag-lowering orders issued for Oct. 14, 2023, in honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day

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Madison, WI — On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at...

DNR hosts 11th Annual Free Fun Weekend June 3-4; waives park fees and fishing...

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Washington County, WI - Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and so much more. For the first weekend...

Sheboygan Co. Sheriff Cory Roeseler to retire June 4, 2024

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April 30, 2024 - Sheboygan Co., Wi - Sheriff Cory L. Roeseler has submitted his retirement notice to Governor Evers’ Office, with the intent to retire on June 3, 2024. Sheriff Roeseler started with...

Big swing in gas prices across Washington Co., WI | By Ann Bauer

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Washington Co., WI - While it appears gas prices are on the decline there is a rather large gap on the cost of a gallon of regular unleaded. West Bend dropping to $2.69 Addison Station $2.64 Allenton...

Rep. Bodden introduces 2 bills: Abolish WEC and Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting

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 Madison, WI - State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) has introduced two election-related bills. The first bill abolishes the Wisconsin Election Commission and gives election administration responsibilities to the Secretary of State. This bill is co-sponsored...

Rep. Ty Bodden authors legislation restoring religious freedom

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Madison, WI - State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding introducing legislation amending section 18 of article I of the constitution by forbidding government at any level from closing down churches...

Statewide Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023 | By WI DOJ

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Washington Co., WI - The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) will coordinate a Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative throughout Wisconsin on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day goal is to provide a...

Man taken into custody following domestic disturbance, fire, resisting officers | By Sgt. Brad...

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Sheboygan Falls, WI - On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 4:24 p.m., the Sheboygan County Emergency Dispatch Center received a 911 call about a disturbance in the N6100 block of Sunset Ave., in...