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Lake Geneva City Council members unanimously approve two Utility Commission projects
Upland Design representatives are set to present preliminary conceptual plans for the 32 acres to the the commission Jan. 22.
Organizers of Gary Con XVIII announce shuttle transportation routes as part of grant award
A community survey has been posted at www.cityoflakegeneva.gov and will be available through Sunday, Jan. 11.
The Postal Service has instituted a nationwide change affecting when a postmark is affixed to incoming mail.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 23.
The money raised will help pay the cost to operate the post and assist veterans in need.
The kits are supplied by the Kenosha/Walworth Radon Information Center and include shipping and laboratory analysis.
As part of the proposed changes, bulk trash collection would be available each week instead of during the second trash collection of each month.
The club was chartered Dec. 3, 1975, with Daniel Kavanaugh serving as its first president.
Sub-Zero Candy LLC & Whimsical Shops has asked for approval of a sandwich board on the sidewalk outside Market of Lake Geneva.
The increase will help offset the cost of hiring a short-term rental and code enforcement officer and short-term rental monitoring software, and enforcing rules and regulations.
The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation is ringing in the new year with a winter show.
WHITEWATER — The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces Fei…
Commission members also unanimously approved having city staff review and recommend revisions to Lake Geneva's sign ordinance, especially as it pertains to sandwich boards and multi-tenant buildings.
The church's rector is pleased with how his congregation continues to give back to the community.
The salary range for the assistant city administrator position is $100,941 to $106,051.
Lake Geneva City Council members approve to negotiate land sale regarding four parcels of property on Sheridan Springs Road with representatives from Simple Food Group
Lake Geneva's city attorney has been an elected position since 1994, serving two-year terms.
The vote was 6-2, with Alders Linda Frame and Mary Jo Fesenmaier voting "no."
Lake Geneva City Council members narrowly reject proposed Riviera Beach wristband QR code program, but are to discuss the issue again the future
Potential stops could include SERVPRO Lake Geneva, Riviera building, hotels, Eastview Elementary School, Town Bank and Central-Denison Elementary School.
Phase 8 will feature 128 single-family homes on about 70 acres near the southwest corner of Townline and North roads.
The purchase price for the 11 acres on Sheridan Springs Road is $750,000.
Lake Geneva officials to consider options for installing handicap-accessible kayak launch for Geneva Lake
The competition was held Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 as part of Lake Geneva Winterfest.
Lake Geneva to conduct public input meetings regarding conceptional design plans for area of Hillmoor property
Lake Geneva Business Improvement District Board members approve to purchase trolleys to help transport people to downtown Lake Geneva during upcoming road reconstruction project
The money will help her students become more involved with environmental science.
The play, which was written by Janesville native Don Zolidas, is about a couple's multiple break-ups during high school.
Lake Geneva native Genevieve Heyward showcasing her musical talents on "American Idol"
Lake Geneva officials and business representatives propose options to attract people downtown after Winterfest
Lake Geneva City Council's Piers, Harbors and Lakefront members approve proposed beach wristband QR program
Members of the Lake Geneva City Council unanimously approves to pursue purchasing trolleys under the condition of developing a plan to maintain and operate the vehicles
Emily Sanders started in early January, replacing Walter Burkhalter who retired after working as the library's director for about 10 years.
Maxwell Mansion co-owner Luke Pfeifer appointed to the Lake Geneva Tourism Commission
Lake Geneva Schools Superintendent Peter Wilson presents facilities and grade configuration plan to city officials
The project includes road reconstruction work, stormwater drainage improvements, pedestrian ramp upgrades, sidewalk connectivity, road resurfacing and crosswalk installation.
The project is being worked on in stages — the “stone elements” and the “bronze elements.”
Lake Geneva District 3 Alderman Joel Hoiland is set to be challenged by former Alderwoman Peg Esposito during the April 7 spring election.
Lake Geneva City Council members approved on March 23 a precise implementation plan to allow representatives from Covenant Harbor Bible Camp & Retreat Center to construct a new, 16,785 square-foot dining commons, which will replace a current 76-year-old dining facility. The new dining facility will be constructed on the southeast side of the camp and will be able to seat about 450 people. The new dining commons is set to feature outdoor patios, lakeside cafe and improved camper drop-off and turnaround area. Representatives from the Bible camp first presented plans for the new dining campus in spring 2025. Construction of the new dining facility is set to begin in August and is expected to take about a year to complete.
Members of the Lake Geneva City Council approved on April 13 to hold off voting on a proposed trolley transportation program and to continue discussion on the topic for further information. The motion to continue was approved by a 6-2 vote with alderwoman Cindy Yager and Catherine Stoodley voting “no.” City officials plan to establish a trolley transportation program during the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project, which is scheduled to be conducted in 2027 and 2028. The trolley program is to transport people to and from the downtown area during the course of the project. City officials plan to purchase two trolleys for about $100,000 to conduct the program. The cost to operate the program in 2027 is projected to be about $106,500. City officials plan to work with a bus transportation company to operate and maintain the program.
Representatives from the Environmental Education Foundation hosted a freshwater careers workshop for local science teachers on April 9 to help them learn about environmental-related careers that are available to their students. The workshop was attended by science teachers from Badger High School, Williams Bay High School, Big Foot High School and Fontana Elementary School. As part of the workshop, the teachers participated in freshwater assessments, conducted water-related experiments and attended a roundtable discussion with local business representatives about positions they have available in freshwater and environmental management and the qualifications they are looking for in potential employees. Several of the teachers said attending the workshop was a valuable experience for them, as several of their students are looking to enter an environmental-related career field.
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.
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.
Geneva Lakes Family YMCA officials hosted their ninth annual Sprint for Spring 5K Run/Walk on April 25. About 160 people participated in the event. The race raised about $4,000 for the YMCA’s Rock Steady Boxing program, which is a fitness therapy program for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Besides the 5K Run/Walk, Geneva Lakes YMCA officials hosted their Healthy Kids Day event on April 25, which featured family activities, snacks and vendor booths from local organizations.
The organization has said that is is running out of space at its current location, 203 S. Wells St.
The development would feature a bakery production facility, cafe and coffee shop, event space, catering kitchen, food laboratory and 30-unit apartment building.
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.
The change is related to the Business Improvement District’s upcoming We Love Local Wednesdays campaign
The poles will be installed as part of the DOT's Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project, which is scheduled for 2027 and 2028.
The conditional use permit still must be approved by City Council.
The campus is set to host community events, educational programs, business meetings, weddings, worship services and fundraisers.
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa launched the Wee Nip golf course, a compact 11-hole course with holes roughly 90 yards in length. The course targets all skill levels, offering a fun and approachable golfing experience in Walworth County.
The 80 passes will be used by participants in the summer camp program.
District 3 Alder Joel Hoiland, who challenged Krause during the April 7 election, made several allegations against Mayor Todd Krause.
The process includes determining whether there is a need for the city to acquire the property, obtaining an appraisal of the site, entering into negotiations with the property owner and sending a jurisdictional offer to the owner.
Some of those costs include hiring G. Moxie Communications of Elm Grove to provide communication services for the city during the course of the project, installing parking direction signs and offsetting lost parking revenue.
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.
The task order contract with the Burlington engineering firm is not to exceed $53,268
The Hillmoor property continued to be an important topic, as well as proposed development, strategic planning and hiring new staff members.
Angela Carlson, manager for Edie Boutique and Marigold Gift Shop, was unanimously approved as board president.
Lake Geneva Winterfest, hosted by VISIT Lake Geneva, officially kicked off Jan. 28 and will run through Feb. 1 at Flat Iron Park and Riviera P…
