- Dennis Hines
Carey Fowler opened Eight Maids Cheese Shop, 723 Williams Bay in Lake Geneva, in December 2025. The cheese shop features locally-produced artisan cheeses, meats, jams, wines and beers. Fowler is following in her family’s tradition of producing cheese and dairy products, as they have operated…
- Dennis Hines
Lake Geneva City Administrator Dave De Angelis presented an updated on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project during the Business Improvement District’s Annual Meeting and Community Improvement Awards on April 1. The project is set to …
- Dennis Hines
Gage Marine crew members conducted the annual process of installing boat slips for Lake Geneva’s West End Pier during the week of April 6 to prepare for the upcoming boating season. The West End Pier is located along Lake Geneva’s shoreline near Library Park
- Dennis Hines
Representatives from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District plan to conduct the “We Love Locals Campaign,” beginning in May. The program will be held each Wednesday throughout the year. As part of the initiative, downtown business owners will be offering sales and promotions at their …
- Dennis Hines
Members of the Williams Bay Village Board approved an ordinance on April 6 to establish a tourism commission in the village. The ordinance was adopted by a 5-2 vote with trustees Mary Bartholomew and Susan Franzen voting “no.” The purpose of the tourism commission is to help oversee tourism …
- SABINE MARTIN
Sabine Martin reports on higher education for the Wisconsin State Journal. She covers the Universities of Wisconsin system, with a spotlight on UW-Madison and UW Health. Most of her work focuses on student life, emerging research, examining how national issues are translated to the campus le…
Sabine Martin reports on higher education for the Wisconsin State Journal. She covers the Universities of Wisconsin system, with a spotlight on UW-Madison and UW Health. Most of her work focuses on student life, emerging research, examining how national issues are translated to the campus le…
For years, the DeBartolo family has served up Italian cuisine in Kenosha and they are setting the table for even more.
Chris Rickert covers education and the state and federal court systems.
University Podiatry Associates, which opened in 1981, is located in a roughly 7,600-square-foot facility at 450 S. Yellowstone Dr. on the West Side.
The 17 participating locations include four Racine County stores and two Kenosha County stores.
Officials from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District hosted their Annual Meeting and Community Improvement Awards event April 1 at the Cove of Lake Geneva hotel, 111 Center St. Awards were presented for Citizen of the Year, Community Spirit, Volunteer of the Year and Best Business Improvement of the Year. Representatives from the Lake Geneva Police and Fire departments also were recognized during the event, as well as City Attorney Dan Draper for his 18 years of service to the city of Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva Business Improvement District officials also highlighted their accomplishments during the past year, as well as their plans for 2026.
Kenosha Area Business Alliance highlighted the organization’s 30 years as an economic driver during its 2026 annual meeting. The event was held at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on March. 25, recognizing KABA leaders and community partners.
Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause presented David Wingate, co-owner of Flat Iron Tap, with a certificate of recognition during the March 23 Lake Geneva City Council for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a customer during an emergency situation in October 2025. Krause said Wingate’s actions allowed the customer to resume dining and not having to receive additional medical assistance.
The program will provide founders with direct, free access to legal, financial, capital, cybersecurity, and innovation leaders each Wednesday at the Kenosha Innovation Center.
Do you know a nurse who could use some recognition? Were you treated by a standout nurse whose care made you feel better?
The ice cream and dessert shop will host its grand re-opening ceremony and ribbon cutting on the first Friday in June.
The Salvation Army would put the money toward replacing its outdated shelter for women and families on East Washington Avenue.
Spa Verdant, which will include about 6,500 square feet, is projected to open in September 2026.
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- 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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- 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
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
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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