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Geneva Lake West News

POW-MIA Silent March on Sept. 21 in Williams Bay

POW-MIA Silent March on Sept. 21 in Williams Bay

  • Eric Johnson

Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102 of Walworth will host a POW-MIA (Prisoner of War-Missing in Action) Silent March at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Williams Bay.

Bay School Board approves fall sports co-op renewals with Big Foot High School

Bay School Board approves fall sports co-op renewals with Big Foot High School

  • Eric Johnson

The Williams Bay Board of Education on Sept. 9 approved three renewal fall co-op sports agreements with Walworth-based Big Foot Union High School. The agreements are for boys soccer, girls tennis and cross country.

Bay trustees OK waste hauling implementation and communication plan

Bay trustees OK waste hauling implementation and communication plan

  • Eric Johnson

The Williams Bay Village Board on Sept. 3 approved waste hauler GFL Solid Waste Midwest, LLC's required implementation and communication plan around pending service changes in the wake of GFL's December 2023 purchase of incumbent provider Nieuwenhuis Brothers Disposal Services, Inc.

Bay trustees approve renewal 5-year police body camera contract

Bay trustees approve renewal 5-year police body camera contract

  • Eric Johnson

The Williams Bay Village Board on Aug. 19 approved the passage of Resolution R-59-24, authorizing a 5-year, $61,8976 contract extention with Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Williams Bay Police Department body cameras.

Stars, Stripes & Fair Delights: Opening Day of 2024 Walworth County Fair

Stars, Stripes & Fair Delights: Opening Day of 2024 Walworth County Fair

  • Eric Johnson

With a patriotic theme of "Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights," the 175th Walworth County Fair welcomed large crowds to the 99-acre Walworth County Fairgrounds in county seat Elkhorn over its 6-day Aug. 28-Sept. 2 run.

'Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights' - 175th Walworth County Fair

'Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights' - 175th Walworth County Fair

  • Eric Johnson

With a patriotic theme of “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights,” the 175th Walworth County Fair welcomed large crowds to the 99-acre Walworth County Fairgrounds in county seat Elkhorn over its 6-day Aug. 28-Sept. 2 run.

Evers, WisDOT announce launch of Wisconsin’s new Driver Education Grant Program

Evers, WisDOT announce launch of Wisconsin’s new Driver Education Grant Program

    Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), on Sept. 5 announced the launch of Wisconsin’s new Driver Education Grant Program. Funded by the 2023-25 biennial budget signed into law by Gov. Evers, the program aims to reduce barriers for low-income stude…

    Williams Bay Historical Society to host annual meeting; Public invited to feature presentation on new public access online historical archive

    Williams Bay Historical Society to host annual meeting; Public invited to feature presentation on new public access online historical archive

      The public is invited to attend the Williams Bay Historical Society's annual meeting on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Barrett Memorial Library. The brief annual meeting will be followed by a presentation on the Williams Bay Historical Society's new public access online local history archive, a joint initiative with the library.

      Lake Geneva Country Meats is State Fair Champion Meat Processor

      Lake Geneva Country Meats is State Fair Champion Meat Processor

        Lake Geneva Country Meats, 5907 State Hwy. 50, won Honorable Mention at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair for their bone-in ham and Honorable Mention for their snack sausage. Their items were auctioned off at the Governor's Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction, benefitting the Madison-based Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. 

        Wisconsin to receive more than $177 million to support 76 projects statewide under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

        Wisconsin to receive more than $177 million to support 76 projects statewide under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

          Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced Aug. 22 that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide funding for additional approved Surface Transportation Program projects to address transportation needs across Wisconsin, with more …

          'Stars, Stripes & Fair Delights' - Opening day of 2024 Walworth County Fair

          'Stars, Stripes & Fair Delights' - Opening day of 2024 Walworth County Fair

            With a patriotic theme of “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights,” the 175th Walworth County Fair welcomed large crowds to the 99-acre Walworth County Fairgrounds in county seat Elkhorn over its 6-day Aug. 28-Sept. 2 run. One of the oldest and largest county fairs in Wisconsin, the Walworth County Fair dates back to 1849, just a year after Wisconsin’s 1848 establishment.

            Get ready for hunting seasons opening in September

            Get ready for hunting seasons opening in September

              The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. There are six dates throughout September when seasons open. Hunters are encouraged to double-check season dates and that they have acquired all necessary licenses and stamps before going out for a hunt.

              2024 early goose hunting season opens Sept. 1

              2024 early goose hunting season opens Sept. 1

                The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2024 early goose season opens Sept. 1. This early hunting opportunity is available to hunters throughout the state and will run through Sept. 15.

                DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson leaving Evers Administration

                DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson leaving Evers Administration

                  Gov. Tony Evers on Aug. 27 announced that Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Sept. 11.Evers also announced that DCF Deputy Secretary Jeff Pertl will succeed Amundson as secretary of DCF.  

                  Local News

                  Lake Geneva considers accessibility options for beach

                  Lake Geneva considers accessibility options for beach

                  Lake Geneva officials are considering purchasing items to help make Riviera Beach more accessible for residents with disabilities. Members of the City Council’s Piers, Harbors and Lakefront Committee unanimously approved on May 12 for Harbormaster Luke Riesterer and Parks Director David Winger to develop a plan to purpose equipment to help make the beach and lakefront area more accessible using funds that were allocated to purchase a seaweed harvester. Riesterer and Winger are set to present their plans to the full City Council on Tuesday, May 26. City officials are considering purchasing mats and mobile devices to help make the beach more accessible, as well as a kayak arm to make it easier for people to enter and launch their kayaks.

                  Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

                  Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for May 16

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

                  Support Ukraine dinner to be held at Simple Cafe, May 20

                  “A Dinner to Support Ukraine” will be held Wednesday, May 20 at Simple Cafe, 525 Broad St. in Lake Geneva. Seating times are 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The event will include a presentation from Jeffrey Leonard and Donald Root who will talk about their experiences while volunteering in Ukraine. The event also will feature Ukraine cuisine including “Mama’s Borscht,” as well as a cash bar.

                  Three bighorn sheep are latest additions at the Racine Zoo

                  Three bighorn sheep are latest additions at the Racine Zoo

                  Three sheep can be spotted at the Racine Zoo. Two 3-year-olds arrived in February. A baby joined them last week.

                  State & Regional

                  Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                  Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                  Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                  Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                  Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                  Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                  Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                  Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

                  Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                  Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                  The winter of 2007-08 was Madison's snowiest on record, with Mother Nature dumping a cumulative 101.4 inches of snow in the city. (For comparison, the previous record was 76.1 inches in the winter of 1978-79.) The record snowfall included a lot of middling storms that added up over time, as …

                  Nation & World

                  A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

                  A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

                  Previous El Niños fueled wildfires, caused extreme flooding and mega droughts, prompted widespread coral bleaching and disrupted marine life migrations and foraging.

                  Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House

                  Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House

                  Republicans have won the Great Redistricting War of 2026, but that may not be enough to maintain their hold on the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.

                  US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

                  US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

                  The state Supreme Court on May 8 threw out the voter-approved map, ruling in favor of Republicans who challenged it.

                  US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro, official says

                  US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro, official says

                  The ⁠Trump administration calls the current communist-run government corrupt and incompetent and seeks to replace it, despite ongoing talks.

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                  Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

                  Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

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                  The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                  Provided content. Peer-reviewed studies show jet air dryers spread up to 1,300x more virus particles than paper towels. Here's why facilities are quietly switching back. 

                   

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                  Content by Nicolet Coffee. Nicolet Coffee recognizes coffee is a ritual that marks crisp mornings on the lake, cozy weekends in, and unhurried time with family.

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                  Crime

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

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                  Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                  Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                  On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                  Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                  Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                  Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, is being sought as a "person of interest" in the deaths.

                  Politics

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Joint Finance Committee Votes on $1.8 Billion Funding Deal

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Joint Finance Committee Votes on $1.8 Billion Funding Deal

                  Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to https://wiseye.org/donate to help keep access to events like these open …

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026

                  Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation at https://wiseye.org/donate to help keep access to events like these open …

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the second redistricting challenge to be dismissed by a three judge panel. The suit from Law Forward, called Wiscons…

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the second redistricting challenge to be dismissed by a three judge panel. The suit from Law Forward, called Wiscons…

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