Decelise Champion arrives on campus with a considerable amount of buzz. But Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield is wary of putting too much on the 16-year-old standout's shoulders.
The Lake Geneva Tourism Commission will not be awarding any grants for at least the next two months. On Aug. 18, commission members unanimously approved pausing the program through Oct. 31.The commission awards grants that help promote and market events that encourage overnight stays in Lake Geneva, as well as grants for municipal development projects that help attract tourism. Funding comes from the city’s room tax revenue. As of July 21, the Tourism Commission had about $26,200 budgeted for 2026 grants and about $206,000 in reserves. Commission members also unanimously approved awarding a $3,000 grant to ASR Events LLC in Rockford, Illinois, to help promote the Abominable Trail Race, which will be held Nov. 14 at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, N3232 Highway H in the Town of Geneva. ASR Events also will receive a $10,000 grant to help promote the Abominable Snow Race, which is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2027, at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures. The commission is scheduled to discuss the grant program during its Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 meetings. Mayor Todd Krause said he wants the commission to consider whether to focus on awarding grants to established events or new events and off-tourism season events. He also wants the commission to consider setting a limit on grant amounts.
