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Woman dies when she falls into propeller in Lake Geneva boating accident

Woman dies when she falls into propeller in Lake Geneva boating accident

  • Jeff Richgels

Emergency responders were able to free the woman from the propeller, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months for illegal campaign contributions

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months for illegal campaign contributions

  • TODD RICHMOND Associated Press

Originally from Madison, Roger Hoffman, who became a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevisto in 2009 and renounced his U.S. citizenship, was also fined $150,000. 

Dodge County sheriff sues woman who claims she was illegally detained

Dodge County sheriff sues woman who claims she was illegally detained

  • TERRI PEDERSON

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is suing the woman who claimed to have been held illegally, saying that the accusations damage his reputation and his chance of being reelected.

Madison man arrested after $3.6M in meth found in vehicle by Illinois State Police

Madison man arrested after $3.6M in meth found in vehicle by Illinois State Police

  • Jeff Richgels

Police presented the case to the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the man was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, a felony.

Northern Wisconsin officer fatally shoots person during altercation that injured officer

Northern Wisconsin officer fatally shoots person during altercation that injured officer

  • Jeff Richgels

Life-saving measures failed to save the person who was shot and they were pronounced dead at the scene in Superior, authorities said.

Man struck by vehicle on Highway 151 after crash near Dickeyville dies at hospital

Man struck by vehicle on Highway 151 after crash near Dickeyville dies at hospital

  • Jeff Richgels

A man who was struck by a vehicle on Highway 151 after a crash near Dickeyville on March 27 has died at a hospital, the Grant County Sheriff’s office reported.

Complaint: Beloit woman who killed daughter said she was protecting her from Elon Musk

Complaint: Beloit woman who killed daughter said she was protecting her from Elon Musk

  • Jeff Richgels

Tyiece L. Oninski, 31, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of her 14-year-old daughter.

Man flown to hospital after being struck by vehicle on Highway 151 after crash near Dickeyville

Man flown to hospital after being struck by vehicle on Highway 151 after crash near Dickeyville

    The crash happened about 10:05 p.m. Friday on Highway 151 at Hill Climb Road, near Dickeyville, the Grant County Sheriff’s office reported.

    Man flown to Madison hospital after semi-pickup crash in Lafayette County

    Man flown to Madison hospital after semi-pickup crash in Lafayette County

      The crash happened shortly before 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Highway KK, Highway DD and South Prairie Road west of Monroe, Sheriff Reg Gill said.

      Ex-Plainfield fire chief charged with stealing more than $100,000 from village

      Ex-Plainfield fire chief charged with stealing more than $100,000 from village

        Jeffrey M. Kessenich was arrested Wednesday and charged Friday with two felony counts of theft in a business setting and one count of misdemeanor theft.

        Green County man who killed newborn daughter won’t be eligible for release for 45 years

        Green County man who killed newborn daughter won’t be eligible for release for 45 years

          In November, a Green County jury found Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, 21, of Albany, guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding the corpse of a child.

          Crash of tanker carrying flammable resin closed all but 1 lane of southbound I-39/90 at Janesville for hours Monday

          Crash of tanker carrying flammable resin closed all but 1 lane of southbound I-39/90 at Janesville for hours Monday

            Neither driver was injured, but the investigation determined the tanker was carrying about 5,500 gallons of highly flammable liquid polyester resin.

            Drone video shows extent of coordination behind Ridglan break-in

            Drone video shows extent of coordination behind Ridglan break-in

              Some 20 people have been arrested in the break-in at Ridglan Farms in the town of Blue Mounds Sunday.

              Jury finds Beloit man guilty of sexually assaulting 3 children

              Jury finds Beloit man guilty of sexually assaulting 3 children

                When Cason Lee is sentenced May 8 by Judge Derrick Grubb, he faces up to 165 years in prison, plus an additional 100 years of extended supervision.

                Local News

                Activists no match for officers at Ridglan Farms; animal rights leader still in jail

                Activists no match for officers at Ridglan Farms; animal rights leader still in jail

                The leader of an animal rights movement to shut down a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds was still in jail Sunday.

                Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha to host annual youth-led fashion show April 25

                Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha to host annual youth-led fashion show April 25

                The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha will host the Love Yourself Fashion Show from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 25 at its gym, located at 1330 52nd St. About 50 youths ranging from ages 6 to 18 are participating in the event, which is open to the public.

                Kenosha quilt fair highlights local creations, author chat

                Kenosha quilt fair highlights local creations, author chat

                Northside Neighborhood Library, 1500 27th Ave was decked with quilts on April 16, drawing entries of all kinds for a fair. The event which was hosted by the Northside Library and Blue House Books also featured a virtual talk from a best-selling author.

                Six new members named to Kenosha Community Foundation Board

                Six new members named to Kenosha Community Foundation Board

                The Kenosha Community Foundation has announced six new members to its Board of Directors.

                State & Regional

                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.

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                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 …

                5 things to know when the tornado siren blares

                5 things to know when the tornado siren blares

                Experts warn that waiting for dangerous weather to start planning how to safely ride out a storm or tornado may be too late. Here’s what you should know to get started:

                Nation & World

                Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor auctioned for more than $900,000

                Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor auctioned for more than $900,000

                It was the star among items in a sale of Titanic memorabilia by Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers in Devizes, western England.

                Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

                Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

                A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas.

                Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

                Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

                Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, that police described as a "tragic domestic violence incident." Here's what we know about the victims.

                Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

                Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

                A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.

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                Lake Geneva holds off voting on proposed trolley program

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

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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.

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                Content by Gateway Technical College. Gateway helped Hannah Webb — so she was able to help others.

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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.

                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.

                Walworth Country weekly criminal complaints

                Walworth Country weekly criminal complaints

                Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from Aug. 27 – Sept. 2. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

                Politics

                WisEye Morning Minute: GOAT Committee and DPI on Conference to Overhaul Test Standards

                WisEye Morning Minute: GOAT Committee and DPI on Conference to Overhaul Test Standards

                The Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability and Transparency held an informational hearing on whether the Department of Public Instruction’s four-day conference at a Wisconsin Dells water park was subject to the open meetings law and addressed expenditures.

                WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs Online Gaming Bill

                WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs Online Gaming Bill

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Report Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross discuss Governor Tony Evers signing legislation that opens the door to online gaming. However, in a statement, he vowed to only support a system that benefits …

                WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs Online Gaming Bill

                WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs Online Gaming Bill

                On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Report Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross discuss Governor Tony Evers signing legislation that opens the door to online gaming. However, in a statement, he vowed to only support a system that benefits …

                WisEye Morning Minute: Senate Committee hearing with UW Regents

                WisEye Morning Minute: Senate Committee hearing with UW Regents

                A Senate committee delayed a vote on 10 nominees to the Board of Regents after Regent President Amy Bogost and a fellow regent provided more insight into the firing of former UW President Jay Rothman.

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