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New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

  • By Eric Ferkenhoff Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team

The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.

Meet the 2025-26 Kenosha News all-county girls basketball team

Meet the 2025-26 Kenosha News all-county girls basketball team

  • MIKE RAMCZYK

The county had plenty of high school girls basketball talent this season, headlined by multiple players who fueled postseason runs. Here is this season's all-county team.

Dodge County sheriff sues woman who claims she was illegally detained

Dodge County sheriff sues woman who claims she was illegally detained

  • TERRI PEDERSON

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is suing the woman who claimed to have been held illegally, saying that the accusations damage his reputation and his chance of being reelected.

Phil Hands: A year of hanging out in Mendota Marsh

Phil Hands: A year of hanging out in Mendota Marsh

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

    Lake Geneva recommends $580,000 bid for street improvements

    Lake Geneva recommends $580,000 bid for street improvements

    • Dennis Hines

    Members of the Lake Geneva City Council’s Public Works Committee unanimously approved a $580,258 bid from Asphalt Contractors in Union Grove to work on the city’s 2026 street improvement program. The bid still has to be voted on by the full City Council. The program is set to include road im…

    Lake Geneva BID presents awards during annual meeting

    Lake Geneva BID presents awards during annual meeting

    • Dennis Hines

    Officials from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District hosted their Annual Meeting and Community Improvement Awards event April 1 at the Cove of Lake Geneva hotel, 111 Center St. Awards were presented for Citizen of the Year, Community Spirit, Volunteer of the Year and Best Business Im…

    Lake Geneva considers speed bumps for slowing down traffic

    Lake Geneva considers speed bumps for slowing down traffic

    • Dennis Hines

    Lake Geneva officials are considering adopting a speed bump policy to help slow down traffic in residential neighborhoods. As part of the policy, residents could request to have a speed bump installed on their street, which would be reviewed by city staff. Lake Geneva currently has a speed b…

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    New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

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    Strong tornadoes, very large hail possible as southern Wisconsin faces another round of storms Tuesday

    Strong tornadoes, very large hail possible as southern Wisconsin faces another round of storms Tuesday

    The storms are expected to start from 3-6 p.m. with isolated supercell storms developing, peak from 6-10 p.m. with a possible line of supercells, and end from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

    Cheese & Beer Festival to benefit Kenosha Boys & Girls Club

    Cheese & Beer Festival to benefit Kenosha Boys & Girls Club

    The 2026 Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival is 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Brat Stop’s Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th St., in Kenosha.

    Residents can boost Kenosha Unified student's national award chances

    Residents can boost Kenosha Unified student's national award chances

    KENOSHA -- Kenosha Unified residents have a chance to boost the opportunity for a local student to take home honors at a national competition next week.

    Wisconsin fall election cycle begins April 15 with nomination petition collections

    Wisconsin fall election cycle begins April 15 with nomination petition collections

    Just days since the spring election was completed in Kenosha County, the next election cycle of 2026 gets underway this week. The period for fall partisan election candidates to circulate petitions gets underway Wednesday, April 15.

    Gateway Technical College to host local Earth Day celebrations

    Gateway Technical College to host local Earth Day celebrations

    Gateway will host the celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at its Kenosha and Elkhorn campuses. Earth Day is officially on April 22.

    Images of the aftermath from Tuesday morning’s storm

    Images of the aftermath from Tuesday morning’s storm

    Damage was widespread but limited after a severe storm moved through Wisconsin early in the morning on April 14.

    St. Joseph Catholic Church damaged by storm

    St. Joseph Catholic Church damaged by storm

    An overnight storm destroyed a portion of the roof at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in East Bristol, Wis. Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

    Describing the storm in Prairie du Sac near Milwaukee Valve

    Describing the storm in Prairie du Sac near Milwaukee Valve

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    St. Joseph Catholic Church damaged by storm

    St. Joseph Catholic Church damaged by storm

    Describing the storm in Prairie du Sac near Milwaukee Valve

    Describing the storm in Prairie du Sac near Milwaukee Valve

    Trailer: 'My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders'

    Trailer: 'My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders'

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    Why defensive end position could be a wild card for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

    Why defensive end position could be a wild card for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

    Green Bay has a strong defensive end group, but 2027 free agency and potential to develop more players could drive the Packers to bringing in a new face.

    Packers reportedly hosting Tennessee wide receiver for pre-draft visit

    Packers reportedly hosting Tennessee wide receiver for pre-draft visit

    Green Bay is doing its homework on a speedy and big wide receiver ahead of the draft.

    Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future

    Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future

    How soon Milwaukee gets back to the playoffs could depend on an offseason shaping up to be among the most critical in franchise history due to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain future.

    Learn the numbers that defined the Bucks' worst season in a decade

    Learn the numbers that defined the Bucks' worst season in a decade

    Milwaukee sank toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference this season. Here are some stats that explain what went wrong during the campaign.

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    City compost and brush drop-off site opens April 6, 2026
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    City compost and brush drop-off site opens April 6, 2026

    • 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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    Devil’s Lake acquisition expands most-visited state park

    • 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 alternate side parking ends March 31
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    City of Kenosha alternate side parking ends March 31

    • City of Kenosha

    Kenosha enforces alternate side parking annually from Dec. 1 to March 31 to help snowplow and emergency vehicles safely clear narrow city streets.

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    City of Kenosha honors youth 'I voted' sticker contest winners
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    City of Kenosha honors youth 'I voted' sticker contest winners

    • City of Kenosha

    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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    Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'

    Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'

    Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the blockbuster movie, its politics and his Badger State roots

    Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

    Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

    'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

    'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

    Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

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    ‘Testaments’ co-stars find positives in confining TV world

    ‘Testaments’ co-stars find positives in confining TV world

    The beauty of Gilead — the restrictive world Margaret Atwood detailed in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and now “The Testaments” — surprised actress Mattea Conforti, who stars in the latter.

    Overture Center unveils its 2026-27 Broadway season

    Overture Center unveils its 2026-27 Broadway season

    Chief artistic experiences officer Tim Sauers said this season is “all about having fun and seeing great shows.”

    Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Dealing with your anger

    Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Dealing with your anger

    Not reacting with anger can make even the worst situations more tolerable —and fixable. When our responses are caring and appropriate, whatever is bothering us will go away more quickly.

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    Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

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