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Photos: Earth Day tree planting at Lodi School Forest

Photos: Earth Day tree planting at Lodi School Forest

  • JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL

Part of a weeklong effort to plant 2,000 trees - one for every student in the Lodi School District - seventh-graders at Lodi Middle School plant seedlings at the 40-acre Lodi School Forest as part of a "Lodi Grows Together" campaign.

'Modzilla' to strike the Fontana-on-Geneva Lake area

'Modzilla' to strike the Fontana-on-Geneva Lake area

  • Dennis Hines

Students from the Fontana Film Club, which consists of sixth-eighth-grade Fontana Elementary School students, is set to present the Claymation film “Modzilla,” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Fontana Elementary School, gymnasium, 450 S. Main St.

Lake Geneva approves contract with communications firm

Lake Geneva approves contract with communications firm

  • Dennis Hines

Members of the Lake Geneva City Council approved a $92,790 contract on April 13 with G. Moxie Communications of Elm Grove to help the city develop a communications plan during the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s upcoming Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project. 

Badger baseball and softball teams post wins, girls soccer suffers 1-0 loss

Badger baseball and softball teams post wins, girls soccer suffers 1-0 loss

  • Kaitlyn Hupp

After a packed night of sports at Lake Geneva Badger High School, the Badgers walked away with wins in baseball and softball and a loss in girls’ soccer.

Unconfirmed tornado in Marathon County damages 75 homes, no injuries reported

Unconfirmed tornado in Marathon County damages 75 homes, no injuries reported

  • USA Today Network

About 75 homes were damaged or destroyed when an unconfirmed tornado hit the Marathon County town of Ringle about 5 p.m. on Friday.

Local teachers learn about careers available to students

Local teachers learn about careers available to students

  • Dennis Hines

Representatives from the Environmental Education Foundation hosted a freshwater careers workshop for local science teachers on April 9 to help them learn about environmental-related careers that are available to their students. The workshop was attended by science teachers from Badger High S…

Phil Hands: Check out recent Mendota Marsh comic strips

Phil Hands: Check out recent Mendota Marsh comic strips

    Check out this collection that includes all of the Mendota Marsh comic strips from the last year, by State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.  

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    Lake Geneva holds off voting on proposed trolley program

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    1 killed, 3 injured in UTV crash in Green Lake County

    1 killed, 3 injured in UTV crash in Green Lake County

    The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. Saturday on Princeton Road, near Honeysuckle Lane in the town of Brooklyn in Green Lake County, authorities said.

    Walworth County going after cryptocurrency company after tracking huge fraud cases

    Walworth County going after cryptocurrency company after tracking huge fraud cases

    In December of 2024 and August 2025, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by two families in Walworth County who suffered 6-figure losses in a sophisticated investment fraud scheme.

    1 killed, 3 injured in UTV crash in Green Lake County

    1 killed, 3 injured in UTV crash in Green Lake County

    The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. Saturday on Princeton Road, near Honeysuckle Lane in the town of Brooklyn in Green Lake County, authorities said.

    Racine man pleads no contest to three counts in child pornography possession case

    Racine man pleads no contest to three counts in child pornography possession case

    The 22-year-old was charged in February 2025 following a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

    Photos: Two new alders sworn in to Madison City Council

    Photos: Two new alders sworn in to Madison City Council

    The Madison City Council swore in two new council members on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Madison City Hall in Madison, Wis. Ellen Zhang, representing District 8, will replace MGR Govindarajan, and Noah Lieberman, representing District 14, will replace Isadore Knox Jr.

    Kenosha man found guilty in 2025 death of homeowner, dog

    Kenosha man found guilty in 2025 death of homeowner, dog

    A jury has found a 42-year-old man guilty in connection to the death of 52-year-old Andrew Pfannkuche and his dog last year in Kenosha.

    Outgoing alders participate in their final Racine Common Council meeting

    Outgoing alders participate in their final Racine Common Council meeting

    District 2 Alder Tyler Townsend, District 8 Alder Cinthia Esqueda and District 12 Alder Henry Perez were not reelected to their seats.

    Flooding and storm damage prompts Racine County Declaration of Emergency

    Flooding and storm damage prompts Racine County Declaration of Emergency

    The declaration is in response to excessive rainfall and widespread damage due to a series of storms April 13-18.

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    Watch now: Phil Hands draws a cartoon about Madison's Office of the Independent Police Monitor

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    Fuel prices driving up food costs, straining supply chains, says Chilliwack grocer

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    Wisconsin men's basketball locks up star big man for his senior season

    Wisconsin men's basketball locks up star big man for his senior season

    The Badgers retained the best big on their roster, and he will be in line to take a step forward as their No. 1 option next season.

    Wisconsin men's basketball loses star to national powerhouse

    Wisconsin men's basketball loses star to national powerhouse

    The former Badgers guard could lead the backcourt of one of the most prominent college basketball programs in the country.

    Packers' GM discusses preparation, goals heading into draft

    Packers' GM discusses preparation, goals heading into draft

    Brian Gutekunst and Green Bay don't have a first-round pick, but there's still plenty of opportunity to pick potential impact players.

    4 observations from Wisconsin football's 11th spring practice

    4 observations from Wisconsin football's 11th spring practice

    A young cornerback who had an impressive day, a returner who can be a difference maker on offense and more observations from Badgers football practice. 

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    • City of Kenosha

    Kenosha’s compost and brush drop-off site opens April 6, 2026, with free seasonal disposal and curbside compostable collection running April 27 to June 5.

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    Devil’s Lake acquisition expands most-visited state park
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    • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

    Wisconsin DNR finalized a deal to protect 100 acres that will expand Devil’s Lake State Park, enhancing recreation and future Ice Age Trail opportunities.

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    City of Kenosha honored student winners of its 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest, whose artwork will appear on official stickers for the April 7 Spring Election.

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