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Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest

Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest

    Fontana student Ellie Ferretti recently took first place in the sixth-grade category in the Wisconsin Rural Water Association’s 17th annual state art contest. Andrew Aslesen, Wisconsin Rural Water Association, presented Ferretti with a $100 check for her winning poster. Aslesen also talked t…

    Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building

    Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building

    • Dennis Hines

    The city wants to build a new public safety facility because the fire department is running out of space at its current station at 730 Marshall St., and the police station’s location at City Hall does not allow for future expansion.

    Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates

    Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates

    • KIMBERLY WETHAL

    Democrats repeatedly called the deal “irresponsible” and a short-term fix that doesn’t address the issues with the state’s funding formula for public schools.

    Lake Geneva alderwoman complaints tossed: ‘Not refutable evidence’

    Lake Geneva alderwoman complaints tossed: ‘Not refutable evidence’

    • Dennis Hines

    Members of the Lake Geneva City Council’s Personnel Committee approved on May 4 to dismiss complaints filed against Alderwoman Sherri Ames. The committee members approved 4-1 to dismiss the complaints with Alderman Joel Hoiland, who filed the complaints, voting “no.” Some of the complaints a…

    Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

    Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

    • Dennis Hines

    Members of the Lake Geneva City Council approved on April 27 to send a letter of intent to transportation company, Jones Travel & Tour in Elkhorn, that city officials are interested in possibly purchasing two trolleys for about $100,000 to provide transportation to and from the downtown …

    Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

    Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

    • Dennis Hines

    Members of the Lake Geneva City Council’s Personnel Committee approved on May 4 to issue a censure against Alderman Joel Hoiland related to a complaint filed against City Administrator Dave De Angelis. The censure was approved by a 3-2 vote with Hoiland and Mary Jo Fesenmaier voting no. De A…

    Lake Geneva begins farmer’s market season

    Lake Geneva begins farmer’s market season

    • Dennis Hines

    Lake Geneva officially began its annual farmer’s market season on May 7 at Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., and Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St. The Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market features fresh produce, cheeses, breads, meats, desserts, craft items, jewelry, flowers and clothin…

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    Wood ticks have been unusually active in southern Wisconsin this spring

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    Stoughton merchants struggling amid Highway 51 construction. And more is on the way

    Stoughton merchants struggling amid Highway 51 construction. And more is on the way

    Road construction work paused Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Syttende Mai celebrations, the annual Norwegian heritage festival that draws thousands to Stoughton’s downtown.

    Downtown Monroe fire draws crews from numerous departments

    Downtown Monroe fire draws crews from numerous departments

    There were no reported injuries, but several residents were displaced from apartments above businesses in the buildings hit by the fire.

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    Recent Kenosha Unified School District stories

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    Latest stories about UGHS and landowner litigation

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    Students, Mayor Mason plant flowers as part of Clean Sweep

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    Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

    Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

    The 11-year pro played 113 games in three seasons at Wisconsin, scoring 1,363 career points. He's now headed back to the college level, this time as an assistant.

    What TV, streaming services you'll need to watch all Packers games in 2026 season

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    City of Kenosha announces community workshops for 2050 comprehensive plan
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    City of Kenosha announces community workshops for 2050 comprehensive plan

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    Kenosha invites community members to public workshops to shape the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, guiding growth, investment and policy decisions over the next 25 years.

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    Mayor’s Youth Commission honors Kenosha students
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    Mayor’s Youth Commission honors Kenosha students

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    The Mayor’s Youth Commission honored 17 Kenosha students for academic achievement, leadership, athletics and community service during a Common Council meeting.

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    Officials announce launch of Keys to Kenosha architectural tour
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    Officials launch Keys to Kenosha, a free self-guided architectural tour of more than 50 historic and cultural sites open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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    Nordigian sets Kenosha County Board committee lineup for 2026-28
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    Nordigian sets Kenosha County Board committee lineup for 2026-28

    • Kenosha County

    Kenosha County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian names committee leaders and members for the 2026-28 term and adjusts standing committee sizes to five members.

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    Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

    Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

    The 11-year pro played 113 games in three seasons at Wisconsin, scoring 1,363 career points. He's now headed back to the college level, this time as an assistant.

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