46 Year Old Kewaunee Man Dies in Industrial Accident
A Kewaunee man has died after being trapped in a skidsteer Monday morning. 46 year old Justin Keuhl was found unresponsive after being trapped by the skidsteer he was working on. Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to free him, but he had already succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident, which remains under investigation.
Apparent Murder-Suicide in Kewaunee County
Authorities in Kewaunee County are investigating what has been described as a murder-suicide, discovered Friday, May 1st. The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department was asked to conduct a wellness check at a home in the Town of Ahnapee, after failing to make contact at the residence, deputies observed two bodies on the floor through the window of the home. Once inside the home, officers were able … Continue reading
Maritime Tower Construction Underway
If you have gone past the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay you have likely noticed the beginnings of what will become the Maritime Lighthouse Tower. The hope is that tower construction will be done byOoctober. The museum’s Deputy Director and Development Manager Sam Perlman says there is much more work to do after construction is complete… The tower is an addition to the … Continue reading
Door County Outdoors Show – 2/29/20
Robbie Schartner stops by for a conversation about the Sturgeon Bay High School Club Fishing Team.
Algoma Chamber Announces Beacon Award Winners
The Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Beacon Awards. Chamber Executive Director Sara Krouse says the awards used to be known as the BIE awards… The Business Award went to the Scenic Shore Inn, recognizing their expansion, doubling the amount of rooms, and adding a pool, sauna, and large deck.Emily Rankin, a Paraprofessional at Algoma Schools was named as the … Continue reading
Kewaunee County Snowmobile Trails Closing
All sections of the Kewaunee County snowmobile trails system will close as of 6AM, Wednesday, March 13th. The Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department reminds snowmobilers that they can be cited for riding on closed trails, and encourages people to call their 24 hour information line at (920)-388-7199.
Informational Meeting on Grain Elevator Restoration Project March 9th
A public informational meeting and celebration in honor of the grain elevator, formerly on Sturgeon Bay’s west side waterfront has been set for Saturday, March 9th at the Union Supper Pub. Attendees will hear a brief history of the more than 100-year old structure and have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the firms that expect to collaborate on the restoration project for the … Continue reading
Kewaunee County Snowmobile Trails Closing Sunday Morning
All four sections of the Kewaunee County snowmobile trail system will be closed as of 6AM Sunday. The county Promotions & Recreation Department announced the closure due to predicted warm temperatures and the possibility of rain. Snowmobilers will be cited for riding on closed trails. Riders are asked to check the 24-hour information line before heading out by calling 1(920)-388-7199 to check trail conditions and … Continue reading
Government Center Remodel in the Works
A remodeling project at the Door County Government Center in Sturgeon Bay moved a step closer to reality during the meeting of the County Board Tuesday. Supervisors gave the go-ahead for the renovation work on two floors of the building that once housed the Door County Courthouse. County Administrator Ken Pabich talked about some of the renovation work to be done… Pabich says changes will … Continue reading
Kewaunee County Highway Robbery Under Investigation
The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the report of a highway robbery in the Town of Casco Monday night. Authorities received a call shortly after 8PM from a woman reporting that her purse was taken at knifepoint after she had stopped to assist what she believed was a person needing roadside assistance. The victim told Sheriff’s Deputies that she was southbound on County C, … Continue reading