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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Middleton

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Middleton

  • Jeff Richgels

The fatal crash shortly before 6 a.m. closed Branch Street between Century Avenue and Pheasant Lane, Middleton police said.

Lake Geneva school districts name teachers of the year

Lake Geneva school districts name teachers of the year

    Officials from Lake Geneva Joint No.1 School District and Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School District recently named their teachers and support staff award winners of the year. The teachers and support staff members were be recognized during a banquet on Wednesday, May 6 at Hawk’s View…

    Walworth County to conduct vegetation management this spring

    Walworth County to conduct vegetation management this spring

      Officials from the Walworth County Public Works Department is set to conduct roadside vegetation management in late April and early to help remove invasive species, Public works crews will apply herbicide treatments along county highway right-of-ways and along areas of several state highways…

      '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.

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

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      Walworth County to conduct vegetation management this spring

      Walworth County to conduct vegetation management this spring

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      Wisconsin Marathon to force Downtown Kenosha street closures Saturday, April 25

      Wisconsin Marathon to force Downtown Kenosha street closures Saturday, April 25

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      Monona gives the go-ahead to transform San Damiano Park, Frank Allis House

      Monona gives the go-ahead to transform San Damiano Park, Frank Allis House

      The city of Monona has approved the first phase of plans to redevelop San Damiano Park and convert the Frank Allis House into a sit-down restaurant.

      Monona gives the go-ahead to transform San Damiano Park, Frank Allis House

      Monona gives the go-ahead to transform San Damiano Park, Frank Allis House

      The city of Monona has approved the first phase of plans to redevelop San Damiano Park and convert the Frank Allis House into a sit-down restaurant.

      This UW-Madison alum says his ‘Tinder’ swipe-style app will fix student renters’ headaches

      This UW-Madison alum says his ‘Tinder’ swipe-style app will fix student renters’ headaches

      What if finding a new apartment could be as simple as doomscrolling on social media? A UW-Madison alum thinks his new app Rentle will ease students’ renting experience.

      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

      With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.

      High school students explore jobs at youth apprentice fair

      High school students explore jobs at youth apprentice fair

      The Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce facilitates the youth apprenticeship program in collaboration with RUSD.

      Latest stories about UGHS and landowner litigation

      Latest stories about UGHS and landowner litigation

      Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Holly Gilvary

      Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Holly Gilvary

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      How Packers' recent draft history can offer insight on franchise's strategy

      How Packers' recent draft history can offer insight on franchise's strategy

      Over general manager Brian Gutekunst's first eight years at the helm, there are trends that have emerged that give us some insight into who may be on Green Bay’s radar.

      Position-by-position look at how Packers could address needs in NFL Draft

      Position-by-position look at how Packers could address needs in NFL Draft

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      Polzin: Two players vowed they'd be Badgers for life. A year later, only one kept that pledge

      Polzin: Two players vowed they'd be Badgers for life. A year later, only one kept that pledge

      Revisiting March 2025 interviews with a pair of Wisconsin men's basketball cornerstones offered a good reminder: Perspectives can change over the course of a season.  

      Job opening could reshape look of Wisconsin men's hockey coaching staff

      Job opening could reshape look of Wisconsin men's hockey coaching staff

      The Badgers aren't rushing to fill the job opened when Nick Oliver left to become head coach at St. Cloud State.

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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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      How Packers' recent draft history can offer insight on franchise's strategy

      Over general manager Brian Gutekunst's first eight years at the helm, there are trends that have emerged that give us some insight into who may be on Green Bay’s radar.

      Position-by-position look at how Packers could address needs in NFL Draft

      Position-by-position look at how Packers could address needs in NFL Draft

      A collection of stories that detail positional needs and potential solutions for the Green Bay Packers as they prepare for the NFL Draft.

      Polzin: Two players vowed they'd be Badgers for life. A year later, only one kept that pledge

      Polzin: Two players vowed they'd be Badgers for life. A year later, only one kept that pledge

      Revisiting March 2025 interviews with a pair of Wisconsin men's basketball cornerstones offered a good reminder: Perspectives can change over the course of a season.  

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      Job opening could reshape look of Wisconsin men's hockey coaching staff

      The Badgers aren't rushing to fill the job opened when Nick Oliver left to become head coach at St. Cloud State.

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      What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

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      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

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      BBQ bigwigs coming to Paoli for festival headlined by 'Top Chef' star

      ‘Top Chef’ star Michelle Wallace is coming to back to the Badger State this fall to headline an elaborate first-time barbecue event at Seven Acre Dairy Company.

      Christian Life to debut 'Sound of Music (Youth Edition)' in Kenosha April 27

      Christian Life to debut 'Sound of Music (Youth Edition)' in Kenosha April 27

      The students of Christian Life School in Kenosha will be debuting "The Sound of Music (Youth Edition)" at Journey Church Auditorium, 10700 75h St., on Monday, April 27.

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