Sheboygan Schools to Benefit from $10M Grant to Expand Youth Mental Health Services
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has secured a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen mental health services in schools across the state, including those in Sheboygan. This funding will provide a much-needed boost to student mental health resources, addressing a growing crisis that has impacted children and families in the Sheboygan area. Grant Details: A Nationwide Effort The funding, part of the 2024 School-Based Mental Health Professionals Grant Program, was awarded to just 22 recipients nationwide, making Wisconsin a standout in this competitive process. Over the next five years, the DPI will use…
Sheboygan
Kohler Golf Course Proposal and Native Burial Sites Near Kohler-Andrae Park
A Kohler Co. proposal to build a golf course near Kohler-Andrae State Park involves land where a federally mandated 2018 archaeological study identified Native American burial sites and human remains at seven locations. These burial sites are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. A Wisconsin court revoked Kohler’s original wetland permit for the…
Wisconsin
Sheboygan Weather Report: A Windy and Chilly Night
Sheboygan and the surrounding area are in for a cold, blustery evening. Today brought impressive wind gusts across Southeast Wisconsin, with some of the strongest recorded at 49 mph in nearby Walworth and 46 mph in Plymouth. Tonight’s Forecast: Thursday: Looking Ahead: Bundle up and prepare for a chilly start to your day tomorrow. Share…
U.S.
Understanding the Impact of the U.S. Department of Education on Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI — Established in May 1980, the U.S. Department of Education is the smallest cabinet-level agency in the federal government. Despite its size, the department plays a significant role in shaping education across the nation, including here in Sheboygan. While education is primarily managed at the state and local levels—with local governments funding elementary…
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….