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Roz on the Road: Wisconsin visit to Kohler and Sheboygan
KOHLER, Wis. (WLS) — Fall is the perfect time for a road trip. This week Roz takes us on the road to Wisconsin to visit Kohler and Sheboygan.
But this time she brought Val!
The Village of Kohler Wisconsin is home to the original Kohler factory, Design Center and The American Club, a five-star resort hotel with humble beginnings.
“The American Club opened in 1918 as a dormitory for immigrants coming over from Europe to work in our manufacturing facilities,” Betsy Froelich, Kohler director of marketing, said.
By the 1950s the building was no longer needed for housing. After major repairs and renovations it re-opened in 1981 as the iconic American Club Resort Hotel.
You don’t have to stay on property to take a free tour of the Kohler Factory! Roz and Val observed the final steps in making these cast iron bathtubs.
Once the tub is heated to 1,800 degrees, it comes out of the oven and is coated with a layer of fine glass powder. Back in the oven for two minutes until it melts. The process is repeated, the tubs slowly cool for a smooth enamel finish.
The next stop is the WasteLAB and an amazing recycling project!
“The Kohler WasteLAB, we are taking anything that is landfill-bound material from our Kohler manufacturing processes and turning it into any other product,” Monty Stauffer, lead industrial designer for the Kohler WasteLAB said. “Currently we’re doing tiles, tiles is our first foray into a product line.”
In the past five years Kohler WasteLAB tile has diverted more than 54,000 pounds of waste from landfills.
Speaking of tiles, the last stop is the Kohler Design Center. Originally used as a recreation hall for residents of the Village of Kohler, in 1985 it was transformed into a three-level showcase of all things Kohler – including…The Great Wall of China!
Visit to Sheboygan
Roz, and Val also headed up to Sheboygan Wisconsin, Bratwsurst Capital of the World, among other things!
Sheboygan is also considered the Freshwater Surfing Capital of the World! And, it was less than 10 minutes from Kohler!
The City of Sheboygan sits along the shores of Lake Michigan, about an hour north of Milwaukee. The lakefront is a huge draw for visitors, but not necessarily for the reasons you might think.
“Sheboygan is kind of tokened as the freshwater surf capital of the world or the Malibu of the Midwest because of the fact the geographical location on Lake Michigan,” Andrew Jakus, Owner-Operator EOS Surf Shop, said. “We don’t get better waves in other places, but we get the most frequent waves. Our primary surf season really kind of kicks off mid-September, and then we can surf all the way through the winter provided that we don’t have too much of an ice shelf.”
The waves weren’t strong enough to see surfers during Roz and Val’s visit, but that didn’t stop them from testing the waters.
From beaches to books and bookworm gardens, a seven and a half acre botanic garden based on children’s literature.
“Our mission is to inspire the love of books and nature in the young and young at heart,” Elizabeth Wieland, Executive Director at Bookworm Gardens, said. “Our current collection of books is 77. Our newest one, which opened in July, was Pinkalicious.”
You’ll find all kinds of book themed gardens for all ages from the popular Little Blue Truck Series to Winnie the Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. You might even find one of your favorites found.
They couldn’t head home without trying the German delicacy. The town is known for. After all, we were in the bratwurst capital of the world.
“Miesfeld’s started back in 1941 and back then in Sheboygan, there were just a lot of German people that traveled here, and one of their main staples was bratwurst,” Richard Sachse, Owner of Miesfield’s Meat Market. “We still use our same recipe that we started with in 1941 in what we call our grand champion bratwurst.”
That’s not the only brought they make. There are up to 30 different varieties on it. Mac and cheese brats. Chipotle Cheddar Euro flavor. The list goes on.
Miesfeld’s is also a full-scale butcher market with snack sticks and summer sausage, hams and liverwurst. Two T-bones and porterhouse steaks. So many choices. So little time.
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Wisconsin launches first EV charging stations in statewide network
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The first federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations in Wisconsin are now online.
Gov. Tony Evers’ office says fast-charging stations opened at a Kwik Trip in Ashland (Ashland County), Menomonie (Dunn County) and Chippewa Falls (Chippewa County).
More stations are set to open across the state in the coming months in a growing EV charging network at gas stations, hotels, supermarkets and other locations.
There are 12 federally-funded EV charging station sites planned in Northeast Wisconsin, including Oneida Casino; a Festival Foods on Green Bay’s east side; Kwik Trips in Green Bay, Bonduel, Marinette, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac; a BP station in Neenah; and Sleep Inn & Suites in Sheboygan.
Wisconsin received $78 million from National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which was part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden. So far the state has released $23 million to support 53 projects.
There are currently 29,000 electric vehicles registered in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Transportation.
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Wisconsin Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Jan. 7, 2025
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 7, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 7 drawing
20-24-33-39-48, Mega Ball: 18, Megaplier: 2
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 7 drawing
Midday: 9-2-5
Evening: 7-8-8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 7 drawing
Midday: 3-5-2-2
Evening: 8-5-7-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Jan. 7 drawing
Midday: 04-05-06-07-11-12-14-16-17-21-22
Evening: 05-08-09-10-13-16-17-18-19-20-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Jan. 7 drawing
02-06-18-22-28
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Jan. 7 drawing
12-14-16-30-33-34, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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NBA Draft: Wisconsin’s John Blackwell Rises With Two Strong Performances
Having led Wisconsin in scoring during their two Big Ten victories so far, sophomore guard John Blackwell is emerging as a legitimate draft prospect.
As a strong guard with an explosive first step, Blackwell excels at getting to the rim both on and off the ball. His upside on offense and defense looks promising, but he still needs to continue rounding out his game to translate effectively to the NBA. The full body of work he has produced so far this season has been encouraging, but his productivity through the first two games of Big Ten play has stood out the most.
Let’s take a closer look at Blackwell’s strong start to his sophomore season, with a particular focus on his two most recent conference outings.
Through his first 15 games this year, Blackwell has helped the Badgers to a 12-3 record with impressive averages of 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 50% from the field, 33.9% from three and 83.1% from the free throw line. He has led his team in scoring in just four games but has reached double digits in all but two contests. Despite not leading the team in any single statistical category, he currently ranks second in points, third in assists and fourth in both rebounds and steals. While his well-rounded game has been a highlight, it’s his ability to score from all three levels that has been most intriguing. In nine matchups against power conference opponents, Blackwell has averaged 16.8 points while shooting an impressive 60% from the field, showcasing his ability to step up in big games.
Two of his strongest showings this year came during conference play, where his team-high-scoring performances against Iowa and Rutgers were particularly encouraging. Let’s dive into how he stood out in these two Wisconsin victories.
On Friday, Jan. 3, Wisconsin defeated Iowa 116-85, thanks in no small part to Blackwell’s well-rounded game. He finished with a career-high 32 points, along with eight rebounds and five assists. Shooting 11-of-18 from the field, 6-of-10 from three and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line, Blackwell scored at will and stayed aggressive from the opening tip. His ten three-point attempts were a season high, and he connected on six of them, shooting an impressive 60% from beyond the arc. While this level of scoring production might not show up nightly, the consistent two-way aggression he displayed has become a hallmark of his game, significantly boosting his draft stock.
Following this game, Blackwell delivered another stellar performance on Monday, Jan. 6, in a 75-63 win over Rutgers. He tallied 21 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Blackwell maintained his attacking mindset, getting to the rim off the dribble and using smart cuts to exploit gaps in the defense. His ability to capitalize on transition opportunities and push the pace allowed Wisconsin to generate cleaner looks than they typically achieve in half-court sets. His unselfishness and ability to elevate his teammates were evident throughout the game.
Blackwell’s performances against Iowa and Rutgers illustrate his growing confidence and evolving skill set as a key player for Wisconsin. As the season progresses, his ability to sustain this high level of play will be crucial, not only for the Badgers’ success but also for cementing his status as a legitimate NBA prospect. If he continues to develop his all-around game, Blackwell has the potential to be one of the standout guards in the Big Ten and a rising star on the professional radar.
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