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Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission

Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission

  • Dennis Hines

Some of the proposed changes include reducing the number of members from six to five, and no longer requiring that the commission include a resident member.

Lake Geneva to work with engineering firm on Hillmoor trail project

Lake Geneva to work with engineering firm on Hillmoor trail project

  • Dennis Hines

The task order contract with the Burlington engineering firm is not to exceed $53,268

Life in the La Crosse area in the 1950s

Life in the La Crosse area in the 1950s

    From Tribune files: These photos showcase the history of our region and feature many familiar places and faces.

    U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he exits Air Force One at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

    Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

    • Renee Hickman and Bo Erickson Reuters

    The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the House as the party faces political headwinds over higher prices due to Trump's war on Iran.

    Taking a stroll to help shape downtown Lake Geneva’s future

    Taking a stroll to help shape downtown Lake Geneva’s future

    • Dennis Hines

    Representatives from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District conducted “Main Street Makeover Conceptual” tours on May 27. As part of the program, Lake Geneva residents, business owners and Business Improvement District officials walked throughout the downtown area to determine what the…

    Health center’s director denies clinic harmed patients by over-prescribing opioids

    Health center’s director denies clinic harmed patients by over-prescribing opioids

    • TED McDERMOTT,

    Members of the Blackfeet Tribal Health System, including its medical director and CEO, have alleged that the health center’s prescribing practices have endangered patients.

    Yerkes Observatory receives $700,000 grant from the state

    Yerkes Observatory receives $700,000 grant from the state

      Yerkes Observatory recently was awarded a $700,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Non-State Grant Program. The grant was approved during the Wisconsin State Building Commission meeting on May 13. The grant funding will be used to help pay for Yerkes Observatory’s upc…

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      Tourism spending in Wisconsin continues to boom

      Tourism spending in Wisconsin continues to boom

      The state set records in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year with tourism spending in Dane County turning in another strong year.

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      Thousands of attendees had the chance to see and fly unique kites at the Outta Sight Kite Flight at Kennedy Park.

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      MARK Passenger Rail Commission still awaiting notice of federal funding availability

      The commission plans to apply for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program once the Notice of Funding Opportunity is released.

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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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      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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