Packers Pro Shop Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information
More than 8,500 customers affected, free identity protection offered GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers Pro Shop has confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal and financial information of 8,514 customers, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The breach highlights the growing need for cybersecurity vigilance, with customers across Wisconsin, including those in Sheboygan County, potentially impacted. Details of the Breach The breach occurred during two separate periods: During these windows, customers who made purchases on the Pro Shop website may have had sensitive data compromised. Information potentially accessed includes: The…
Sheboygan
Sheboygan’s 2024 Property Tax Bills Reveal Uneven Burden on Homeowners
Property tax bills for 2024 have been mailed to Sheboygan property owners, and local officials are now accepting payments. While residential property owners may notice a higher bill this year, businesses and industrial sites in the city are generally shouldering a smaller portion of the total tax levy. According to officials, the key factor lies…
Wisconsin
Do Wisconsin Lawmakers Trust Voters? The Debate Over Ballot Initiatives
MADISON, Wis. — A heated debate is brewing in Wisconsin over who should hold the power to shape state laws. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has reignited a proposal to allow voters to directly propose and repeal laws through ballot initiatives, a move Republican lawmakers swiftly rejected. The idea, included in Evers’ state budget proposal, would…
U.S.
Ex-D.C. Police Lieutenant Found Guilty of Leaking Intel to Proud Boys Before Jan. 6
Former D.C. police lieutenant Shane Lamond has been found guilty of leaking information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Find out how this verdict impacts trust in law enforcement and the nation’s ongoing fight against far-right extremism.
World
China’s High-Tech Export Ban: Implications for Sheboygan County’s Industries
China has announced a ban on the export of critical high-tech materials, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, which are essential for advanced technologies with potential military applications. This move is a response to U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports and could pose challenges for Sheboygan County’s manufacturing sector, which relies on these materials for high-tech production….
