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Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Elkhart Lake! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Road America’s 2026 upgrades mean for your next Elkhart Lake race weekend
  • How Elkhart Lake’s new wake-boat ban could change your summer
  • Why Elkhart Lake stays so clear while other Wisconsin lakes struggle

Also on today's calendar: PRETTY LITTLE BLONDE | ELKHART LAKE, WI APRIL 27TH and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road America boss talks upgrades, ticket prices, Grasscrete, NASCAR and more (greenbaypressgazette.com) — Big changes are coming to Road America in Elkhart Lake, from a new restroom and upgraded concessions near Gate 6 to expanded pit lanes, added Grasscrete safety zones, and refreshed VIP suites. Track president Mike Kertscher also discusses ticket affordability, NASCAR possibilities, Wi‑Fi and cell coverage, and how fan feedback shapes future events and amenities.
   

• New boating season, same old wake surfing controversy (tmj4.com) — Elkhart Lake’s new ordinance banning artificial wake-enhancement features on wake boats is already facing a federal lawsuit from the Elkhart Lake Watersports Alliance. Village leaders say they’re protecting the lake’s health, while boaters and their attorney argue the rules are overly restrictive on a deep, recreation-friendly lake, keeping the long-running wake-surfing debate very much alive for local residents.
   

• This Spring-Fed Lake In Wisconsin Is Known For Its Calm, Clear Waters (takingthekids.com) — Elkhart Lake’s exceptionally clear, spring-fed water and carefully protected shoreline make it a standout swimming and paddling spot right in your backyard. The village’s strict land-use rules, sandy public beaches, and modest lakeside development keep the water clean and access easy, while long-running resorts and spas offer year-round getaways that still feel rooted in a real community.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • Home Alone (CE)
    Horizon Elementary School - HZ Library
    4:00 pm
  • Total Body Training (CE)
    Horizon Elementary School - HZ Gymnasium
    4:30 pm
  • Pickleball (CE)
    Fairview Elementary School - FV Gymnasium
    6:15 pm
  • NHS Induction Ceremony (Home)
    Plymouth High School - PHS Auditorium
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sargento Foods Inc. posted a job opening for Director Food Safety Operations in Elkhart Lake. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Plymouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkhart Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plymouth

Sheboygan Falls

  • Wisconsin 'Spring Blooms' Digital Passport Includes Sheboygan Falls Venue (whbl.com)
  • Sheboygan County Conservation Hall of Fame inducts three new members (sheboygansun.com)
  • NWS confirms 24 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin during April storms (sheboyganpress.com)

Ok Elkhart Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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