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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Firework goes off in basement of Sheboygan County home, one injured
HOLLAND, Wis. (WFRV) – The resident of a Sheboygan County home was injured after a possible firework was discharged in his basement. Deputies with the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office say they were called to a home on South Pine Beach Road in the Town of Holland around 11:35 a.m. on Saturday, July 5. The 911 call was reportedly in reference to a 'possible' firework that was 'discharged' in the basement of the home. Improperly thrown away fireworks leads to garage fire in Fond du Lac home When authorities arrived, black smoke and flames were seen coming from the basement. The only resident of the home suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The cause is currently under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
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Homes in Sheboygan County sold for lower prices in February: See how much here
Newly released data from for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Sheboygan County saw lower home sale prices than the previous month's median of $247,500. The median home sold for $242,000, an analysis of data from shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are available, was down 2.2% from January. Compared to February 2024, the median home sales price was down 4.2% compared to $252,500. sources sales data from real estate deeds, resulting in a few months' delay in the data. The statistics don't include homes currently listed for sale and aren't directly comparable to listings data. Information on your local housing market, along with other useful community data, is available at Here is a breakdown on median sale prices: Looking only at single-family homes, the $241,000 median selling price in Sheboygan County was down 3.6% in February from $250,000 the month prior. Since February 2024, the sales price of single-family homes was down 9% from a median of $264,950. Two single family homes sold for $1 million or more during the month, compared to one recorded transactions of at least $1 million in February 2024. Condominiums and townhomes increased by 57.2% in sales price during February to a median of $286,000 from $181,950 in January. Compared to February 2024, the sales price of condominiums and townhomes was up 40.9% from $202,950. No condominiums or townhomes sold for $1 million or more during February. In February, the number of recorded sales in Sheboygan County rose by 1.2% since February 2024 — from 84 to 85. All residential home sales totaled $26.7 million. Across Wisconsin, homes sold at a median of $270,550 during February, up 1.3% from $266,979 in January. There were 4,203 recorded sales across the state during February, up 1% from 4,163 recorded sales in February 2024. Here's a breakdown for the full state: The total value of recorded residential home sales in Wisconsin decreased by 12.3% from $1.6 billion in January to $1.4 billion this February. Out of all residential home sales in Wisconsin, 2.66% of homes sold for at least $1 million in February, up from 2.4% in February 2024. Sales prices of single-family homes across Wisconsin increased by 1.4% from a median of $270,000 in January to $273,857 in February. Since February 2024, the sales price of single-family homes across the state was up 9.6% from $249,994. Across the state, the sales price of condominiums and townhomes rose 4.6% from a median of $252,500 in January to $264,000 during February. The median sales price of condominiums and townhomes is up 6.8% from the median of $247,300 in February 2024. The median home sales price used in this report represents the midway point of all the houses or units listed over the given period of time. The median offers a more accurate view of what's happening in a market than the average sales price, which would mean taking the sum of all sales prices then dividing by the number of homes sold. The average can be skewed by one particularly low or high sale. The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here. This story was written by Ozge Terzioglu. Our News Automation and AI team would like to hear from you. Take this survey and share your thoughts with us. This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Homes in Sheboygan County Wisconsin prices
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
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Sheboygan County nets national award for using innovation to extend life of infrastructure
SHEBOYGAN – Sheboygan County Transportation Department – Highway Division has been bestowed a prestigious national award. The 2024 James B. Sorenson Excellence in Pavement Preservation Award was presented to the county after it was nominated by Henry G. Meigs, LLC, and Asphalt Materials, Inc. Sheboygan County was selected as the 15th recipient of the national award, joining past winners including Ohio Department of Transportation, City of Los Angeles and California Department of Transportation. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in extending the life of infrastructure through innovation and research-driven practices. Sheboygan history: Eighth & Ontario in Sheboygan has a storied past, from JFK to the city's first color TV The award nomination stated the following: 'Sheboygan County has consistently taken a proactive approach to emerging trends in preservation and demonstrates a willingness to evolve as new technologies and opportunities arise. Sheboygan County's success exemplifies leadership in transportation, making them a deserving candidate for this prestigious award. Their commitment to innovation, collaboration and education sets a high standard for other agencies.' The county said preservation activities and improved infrastructure resilience received a significant boost from a sales tax enacted eight years ago that goes solely toward transportation. Additionally, it said, 'Investments in cutting-edge equipment and regional partnerships have further extended the impact of these efforts.' More news: Town of Lima roundabout project, budgeted at $2M-$3M, focus of Feb. 4 WisDOT meeting In 2021, the county launched the Sheboygan County Operational Pavement Preservation Evaluation, a live traffic test track to assess preservation technologies. It also participates in national initiatives like the National Road Research Alliance, focusing on safety features such as centerline rumble strips. Innovative treatments, including void-reducing asphalt membranes and penetrating asphalt emulsions, are also used by the county to extend maintenance intervals and enhance sustainability. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: What award did Sheboygan County win for pavement preservation?
