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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.

            Look ahead at upcoming Lake Geneva events: Sept. 4-14, 2024

            Look ahead at upcoming Lake Geneva events: Sept. 4-14, 2024

              Darien's Cornfest, Taco Fest Lake Geneva & the arrival of fall.

              Lake Geneva area live music: Sept. 4-14, 2024

              Lake Geneva area live music: Sept. 4-14, 2024

                Noah Kahan's much-awaited Alpine Valley show is on the horizon. 

                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.

                  Local News

                  Phase two of Highland Estates subdivision moves forward in Pleasant Prairie

                  Phase two of Highland Estates subdivision moves forward in Pleasant Prairie

                  The next phase of the Highland Estates development will add 90 new single-family lots. The full development is set to bring 704 new units to Pleasant Prairie when completed.

                  Recent Village of Pleasant Prairie stories

                  Recent Village of Pleasant Prairie stories

                  Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                  Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                  Members of the Lake Geneva City Council approved on April 27 to send a letter of intent to transportation company, Jones Travel & Tour in Elkhorn, that city officials are interested in possibly purchasing two trolleys for about $100,000 to provide transportation to and from the downtown area during the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s upcoming Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project, which is set to be conducted in 2027 and 2028. The aldermen also approved to establish two different types of request for proposals for a potential trolley/transportation program. One request for proposal includes city officials purchasing the trolleys and then an outside company operating the trolley program. Another request for proposal includes an outside company purchasing the vehicles and then operating a transportation program for the city during the road reconstruction project.

                  Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for May 13

                  Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for May 13

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

                  State & Regional

                  Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                  Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                  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.

                  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: 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

                  Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                  Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                  He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.

                  Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

                  Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

                  It will now be up to the S.C. Attorney General's Office to decide if it wishes to retry the case or dismiss it.

                  Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                  Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                  He revealed he was gay in a first-person Sports Illustrated story, receiving widespread praise and encouragement in the public sphere.

                  Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                  Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                  Makary faced intensifying political pressure while he clashed with top administration officials, sources said.

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                  Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

                  Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

                  Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                  Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                  New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                  New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                  Shopping

                  Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                  Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                  Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                  How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                  How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                  Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                  Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

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

                  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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                  Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                  Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                  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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                  How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                  How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                  Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

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                  How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                  How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                  Contributor content. Learn how blockchain-based crowdfunding is changing the way startups raise capital.

                  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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                  A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                  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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