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Cheese shop owner following in family’s 100-year tradition

Cheese shop owner following in family’s 100-year tradition

  • Dennis Hines

Carey Fowler opened Eight Maids Cheese Shop, 723 Williams Bay in Lake Geneva, in December 2025. The cheese shop features locally-produced artisan cheeses, meats, jams, wines and beers. Fowler is following in her family’s tradition of producing cheese and dairy products, as they have operated…

Todd Krause re-elected to second term as Lake Geneva’s mayor

Todd Krause re-elected to second term as Lake Geneva’s mayor

  • Dennis Hines

Todd Krause was elected to his second term as Lake Geneva’s mayor during the April 7 spring election. He defeated District 3 Alderman Joel Hoiland. Krause received 1,458 votes, while Hoiland obtained 931 votes. However, Hoiland was re-elected as District 3 alderman by defeating former Alderw…

Lake Geneva school board members re-elected to their seats

Lake Geneva school board members re-elected to their seats

  • Dennis Hines

Lake Geneva school board members were re-elected to their seats on April 7. Jeffrey Buntrock, Barbara Krause and Niki Ceisel were re-elected to their seats on the Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School Board. Buntrock and Krause were re-elected to their Lake Geneva seats, being challenged …

Four Lake Geneva City Council members re-elected on April 7

Four Lake Geneva City Council members re-elected on April 7

  • Dennis Hines

Four Lake Geneva alders were re-elected to their City Council seats during the April 7 spring election. Two of the council members faced challenges, while two others ran unopposed. Alderman Joel Hoiland ran unsuccessfully for mayor, but retained his District 3 seat by defeating former Distri…

City administrator presents update on Highway 50 project

City administrator presents update on Highway 50 project

  • Dennis Hines

Lake Geneva City Administrator Dave De Angelis presented an updated on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project during the Business Improvement District’s Annual Meeting and Community Improvement Awards on April 1. The project is set to …

Lake Geneva’s West End Pier being installed for upcoming boating season

Lake Geneva’s West End Pier being installed for upcoming boating season

  • Dennis Hines

Gage Marine crew members conducted the annual process of installing boat slips for Lake Geneva’s West End Pier during the week of April 6 to prepare for the upcoming boating season. The West End Pier is located along Lake Geneva’s shoreline near Library Park

Lake Geneva BID announces Love Locals initiative for 2026

Lake Geneva BID announces Love Locals initiative for 2026

  • Dennis Hines

Representatives from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District plan to conduct the “We Love Locals Campaign,” beginning in May. The program will be held each Wednesday throughout the year. As part of the initiative, downtown business owners will be offering sales and promotions at their …

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Crews to put sandbags along Interstate 39 as a flooding precaution

Crews to put sandbags along Interstate 39 as a flooding precaution

The Portage area has gotten about 1.5 inches of rain in since Tuesday.

Crews to put sandbags along Interstate 39 as a flooding precaution

Crews to put sandbags along Interstate 39 as a flooding precaution

The Portage area has gotten about 1.5 inches of rain in since Tuesday.

Rural Juneau County home destroyed by April 14 tornado

Rural Juneau County home destroyed by April 14 tornado

Raymond Hohe's house on a 188-acre land plot was destroyed by a twister that ripped through southern Juneau County. Area farmers lost a barn that stored much of their equipment as well.

Solar panels at Olbrich Gardens, other city property damaged in Tuesday’s hailstorm

Solar panels at Olbrich Gardens, other city property damaged in Tuesday’s hailstorm

Buildings at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Public Market, two fire stations, the Fleet Services building and more than 20 police cars all sustained damage Tuesday.

Solar panels at Olbrich Gardens, other city property damaged in Tuesday’s hailstorm

Solar panels at Olbrich Gardens, other city property damaged in Tuesday’s hailstorm

Buildings at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Public Market, two fire stations, the Fleet Services building and more than 20 police cars all sustained damage Tuesday.

Tornado confirmed in Racine County on Tuesday night; more storms expected on Friday

Tornado confirmed in Racine County on Tuesday night; more storms expected on Friday

So far, NWS has confirmed one tornado touched down in Racine County Tuesday evening.

Will climate change put Wisconsin in tornado alley?

Will climate change put Wisconsin in tornado alley?

Tornadoes in Wisconsin are beginning earlier in the year and touching down more often. Scientists aren’t sure what the future holds.

Southern Wisconsin under enhanced risk for more tornadoes, hail, heavy rain Friday

Southern Wisconsin under enhanced risk for more tornadoes, hail, heavy rain Friday

Officially, the western half of southern Wisconsin is under a 3 "enhanced" risk on the National Weather Service's 1-5 scale for Friday afternoon into the night.

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Rural Juneau County home destroyed by April 14 tornado

Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

Crews work on fallen tree in Waterford

Crews work on fallen tree in Waterford

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

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Former Madison Edgewood star joins Wisconsin men's hockey out of transfer portal

Former Madison Edgewood star joins Wisconsin men's hockey out of transfer portal

J.J. Wiebusch played two seasons at Penn State and helped the Nittany Lions get to the 2025 Frozen Four. He'll join the Badgers for 2026-27.

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured

The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to scoring runs without necessarily having much punch in their lineup.

Photos: Brewers faceoff against the Blue Jays in a rubber match

Photos: Brewers faceoff against the Blue Jays in a rubber match

The Milwaukee Brewers look to take the series and stay above .500 against the Toronto Blue Jays at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Thursday.

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in win over Blue Jays

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in win over Blue Jays

Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee Brewers bunted three straight times in the seventh inning to break a tie and beat the Toronto Blue Jays.

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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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Former Madison Edgewood star joins Wisconsin men's hockey out of transfer portal

Former Madison Edgewood star joins Wisconsin men's hockey out of transfer portal

J.J. Wiebusch played two seasons at Penn State and helped the Nittany Lions get to the 2025 Frozen Four. He'll join the Badgers for 2026-27.

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured

The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to scoring runs without necessarily having much punch in their lineup.

Photos: Brewers faceoff against the Blue Jays in a rubber match

Photos: Brewers faceoff against the Blue Jays in a rubber match

The Milwaukee Brewers look to take the series and stay above .500 against the Toronto Blue Jays at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Thursday.

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in win over Blue Jays

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in win over Blue Jays

Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee Brewers bunted three straight times in the seventh inning to break a tie and beat the Toronto Blue Jays.

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🎧 From family favors to organ donation, this conversation asks what separates ordinary calculation from genuine generosity rooted in love, community and moral purpose.

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

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🎧 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

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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.

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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

"Dearly Beloved" set to take Westosha Central High stage

"Dearly Beloved" set to take Westosha Central High stage

PADDOCK LAKE -- "Dearly Beloved," a light-hearted comedy filled with Southern charm, big hair and eccentric characters takes a local stage this weekend.

Slay The Lake Horror Book Fest returning to Kenosha April 18

Slay The Lake Horror Book Fest returning to Kenosha April 18

The Slay The Lake LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest returns to Kenosha on Saturday, April 18, featuring 13 authors. The event will be held from 3-8 p.m. at The Final Girl, a horror themed bar in Kenosha. Those attending must be at least 18 years old.

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