Kewaunee County News feed

October is Domestic Abuse awareness month. Here's how to find help in Kewaunee County

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 12:15pm

Sheriff Matt Joski writes that abuse is not just physical but can be mental or emotional. The Kewaunee County Violence Intervention Project can help.

      

Camp Randall's Civil War prison detailed in new book by Door County writer

Fri, 09/25/2020 - 5:19pm

The author hopes readers find parallels on race and healing between the Civil War and today. At least 140 Confederate soldiers died in the camp.

      

Door, Kewaunee counties' COVID-19 cases skyrocket as state and local emergency orders remain in place

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:24am

Both counties added large numbers of positive cases as of Tuesday, the same day Gov. Tony Evers extended the statewide mask mandate.

      

Algoma is building storm runoff ponds for better Lake Michigan water at Crescent Beach

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 5:33pm

The dry ponds will use plants to filter the runoff before it runs into Lake Michigan, making cleaner water in the lake for those using the beach.

      

COVID-19 increases cause Kewaunee schools to go to all virtual classes

Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:42pm

The change comes a week after the district quarantined two groups of students because of COVID-19 cases among students and staff.

      

Kewaunee, Luxemburg-Casco classes quarantined after positive COVID-19 tests

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 5:52pm

The Kewaunee School District is looking at posting weekly updates on its website.

      

Kewaunee, Door counties set one-week highs for COVID-19 cases; Kewaunee offering flu shots

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 7:12pm

The Kewaunee County Public Health Department re-recommends safety precautions to the public to combat the spread of the virus.

      

Kewaunee County wine, smoked fish nominated for 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin'

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 5:45pm

People can vote online for Bearcats Fish House smoked fish and Parallel 44 Frozen Tundra Red wine in the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce contest

      

Lake Michigan level down, but still a record high for August

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 4:28pm

The last three months were over the previous 1986 record high, according to figures reported by the Army Corps of Engineers.

      

How to submit a letter to the editor about the Nov. 3 election

Mon, 09/14/2020 - 11:37am

Election letters will be published in the Oct. 10 and 17 editions of the Kewaunee County Star-News, and may also be published online.

      

Candidate Q&A: Get to know District 1 State Assembly hopefuls Jensen, Kitchens

Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:31pm

Rep. Joel Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay, and Egg Harbor restaurateur Kim Delorit Jensen compete to represent northeast Wisconsin in the Nov. 3 election.

      

Point Beach Nuclear Plant siren maintenance postponed in Kewaunee, Manitowoc counties

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 2:35pm

Sirens within the 10 miles of the plant — in Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties — will sound for approximately one to three minutes.

      

COVID-19 update: Door, Kewaunee counties report double-digit increase in one week

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 5:07pm

Kewaunee County surpassed 200 since Sept. 1 while Door County's cases also increased significantly.

      

Luxemburg-Casco teacher tested positive for COVID-19 before students returned

Fri, 09/04/2020 - 1:07pm

The primary school teacher left work before students came back to classrooms.

      

First day of school: Algoma, Kewaunee districts report no major problems

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 7:57pm

How did the first day of school under conditions never seen before because of COVID-19 go for Kewaunee County schools?

      

COVID-19 update: Kewaunee County reports 23% increase, Door County has slight uptick

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 5:04pm

Kewaunee County saw 36 positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from Aug. 25 to Sept. 1, while Door County reported seven in the same time frame.

      

Bird stories, photos, tips are part of online Algoma Bird Celebration

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 3:50pm

The virtual celebration on Bird City Algoma's website and Facebook page replaces the annual April event canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

      

Coronavirus casts a shadow on today's return to school in most Wisconsin public school districts

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 10:37am

From online only to full-time in-person classes, Wisconsin's K-12 students are heading back to school under the shadow of the coronavirus.

      

Life-threatening swim conditions expected along Lake Michigan beaches on Monday

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:10am

Forecasters say high waves and strong currents will make swimming in Lake Michigan life-threatening on Monday.

      

The 'Burg Speedway says it's had a 'pretty successful season' heading into final race date

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 2:14pm

The Kewaunee County Racing Association says its first season promoting races has gone well despite obstacles including a delayed start because of COVID-19.

      

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