Oracle Credit Downgrade Complicates $15B Port Washington Data Center
Oracle’s BBB- credit downgrade deepens its Wisconsin dispute over more than $7 billion in potential collateral for the Lighthouse data center in Port Washington.
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City of Sheboygan lists special voting-deputy schedule for Aug. 11 primary
City of Sheboygan lists Special Voting Deputies’ residential-care visit times (July 27-30) plus absentee drop-box and return rules for the Aug. 11 primary.
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WisDOT/511: I-43 southbound on-ramp from WIS 28 closes July 21–22 (Sheboygan County)
WisDOT/511 schedules a full closure of the I-43 southbound on-ramp from WIS 28 in Sheboygan County: Tue., July 21, 6 a.m. to Wed., July 22, 10 p.m. Allow extra time.
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Monday, July 20, 2026: NWS outlook flags storm periods this morning through this evening for Sheboygan County
NWS issued a 6:12 AM CDT Monday, July 20 Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sheboygan County: storms expected this morning through this evening, with severe risk.
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Saturday, July 18 (10:00 a.m.) Wisconsin DNR PM2.5 Smoke Advisory Through Monday, July 20 at Noon (Sheboygan County)
Wisconsin DNR’s wildfire-smoke PM2.5 Advisory for Sheboygan County runs until Monday, July 20 at noon. Sensitive groups should adjust outdoor plans.
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Saturday, July 18–Sunday, July 19: NWS warns wildfire smoke may return + Sheboygan County beach swim-risk note for Saturday night
NWS’ Jul 18 (6:48 AM CDT) Hazardous Weather Outlook warns wildfire smoke may return Saturday night/Sunday, with Moderate swim risk for Sheboygan County beaches.
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Broughton Drive Closed Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. for YMCA Crossing Repair
City DPW will replace concrete at the YMCA pedestrian crossing on Broughton Drive. Broughton Drive closes Mon., July 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Detours posted.
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Dense Smoke Advisory Until 7 PM Friday, July 17 (Two Rivers to Sheboygan) — NWS Lake Michigan Nearshore
NWS Dense Smoke Advisory is in effect until 7 PM Friday, July 17 for LMZ543 waters from Two Rivers to Sheboygan. Visibility may drop below 1 NM.
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Sheboygan County Warming Center asks for summer clothing donations at 623 Ontario Ave (after shower trailer debut)
After a July 11 ribbon-cutting, the Sheboygan County Warming Center asks for summer clothing donations—especially athletic shorts, tees, tanks & socks—at 623 Ontario Ave.
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Sheboygan Gas & Diesel Watch (Friday, July 17): Regular gas edges up; diesel climbs closer to $5
AAA’s Sheboygan metro averages (price as of 7/17/26) show regular gas about $3.72/gal and diesel about $4.87/gal—both up since July 13.
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Marine Dense Smoke Advisory Until 7 PM Friday, July 17: Sheboygan to Port Washington
Boaters planning Lake Michigan nearshore trips Friday, July 17, should expect dense smoke and visibility of 1 nautical mile or less—until 7 PM CDT.
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Wisconsin Governor Fundraising: Tiffany Leads After GOP Transfer
Tom Tiffany reported nearly $3 million in cash for Wisconsin’s governor race after receiving a $6.1 million Republican Party transfer, while five Democratic campaigns held a combined $1.42 million.
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Muth Family Dog Park Access Changes During Nearby Construction in Sheboygan
Construction next door to Muth Family Dog Park began July 6, 2026. South lot/entrance are closed, but the park stays open—use the north entrance.
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Thursday, July 16: Nightly I-43 Lane Closures Between County O and WIS 42 for Pavement Markings (Sheboygan County)
WisDOT/511 Wisconsin is scheduling nightly I-43 lane closures in Sheboygan County on July 16, 2026, between County O and WIS 42 for pavement markings.
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PM2.5 Air Quality Advisory for Sheboygan County Residents Until Noon Thursday, July 16
Wisconsin DNR says the PM2.5 Air Quality Advisory runs until noon Thursday, July 16, and will be re-evaluated this morning. Limit outdoor time for sensitive groups.
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Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17: WIS 28 closure between WIS 57 and County N; detour via WIS 57 and County U
WisDOT/511 says Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17, WIS 28 closes between WIS 57 and County N for Onion River Tributary work. Use detour via WIS 57 and County U.
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Saturday, July 11 NWS Outlook: Patchy River Valley Fog Early Sunday; Heat Indices May Reach 100 at Times Mon–Wed
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for July 11 flags patchy river valley fog possible Saturday night into Sunday, July 12, plus heat indices may reach 100 at times Mon–Wed.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026: I-43 WIS 28 ramp closures (5 a.m.–8 p.m.) in Sheboygan County
Full closure of I-43/WIS 28 ramps Wednesday, July 15 (5 a.m.–8 p.m.): NB off-ramp from WIS 28 + SB on-ramp from WIS 28. Weather date: Thursday, July 16 (5 a.m.–8 p.m.).
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Friday, July 10, 2026: WisDOT/511 Wisconsin I-43 construction update for Sheboygan County commuters (WIS 28 to County V)
WisDOT/511 Wisconsin says I-43 rehab work between WIS 28 and County V stays active Friday, July 10, with ongoing single-lane slowdowns.
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Thursday, July 9, 2026 (issued 5:05 AM CDT): NWS HWO flags Sheboygan County evening storms, patchy fog
July 9, 2026 NWS outlook flags scattered evening storms (gusty winds, small hail, heavy rain) and patchy dense fog late tonight into Friday morning.
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