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Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

  • Dennis Hines

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 …

Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

  • Dennis Hines

Members of the Lake Geneva City Council’s Personnel Committee approved on May 4 to issue a censure against Alderman Joel Hoiland related to a complaint filed against City Administrator Dave De Angelis. The censure was approved by a 3-2 vote with Hoiland and Mary Jo Fesenmaier voting no. De A…

Lake Geneva begins farmer’s market season

Lake Geneva begins farmer’s market season

  • Dennis Hines

Lake Geneva officially began its annual farmer’s market season on May 7 at Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., and Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St. The Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market features fresh produce, cheeses, breads, meats, desserts, craft items, jewelry, flowers and clothin…

New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

  • Dennis Hines

Clothing store owner Estevan Longoria is set to open his first brick-and-mortar Lost Files location at 607 W. Main St. in downtown Lake Geneva. The store is set to feature what Longoria calls “Midwest street ware” including shorts, sweaters, T-shirts, hoodies, hats and tote bags. A grand ope…

12 potential candidates to become Wisconsin athletic director

12 potential candidates to become Wisconsin athletic director

  • Jim Polzin and Sean Davis BadgerExtra

From an internal contender to leaders with Wisconsin ties to outside-the-box candidates, here's a list of people who could be in the running to succeed Chris McIntosh. 

Phil Hands: Check out recent Mendota Marsh comic strips

Phil Hands: Check out recent Mendota Marsh comic strips

    Check out this collection that includes all of the Mendota Marsh comic strips from the last year, by State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.  

    Lake Geneva considers property for police and fire station

    Lake Geneva considers property for police and fire station

    • Dennis Hines

    Members of the Lake Geneva City Council approved on April 27 an option to purchase 16 acres of land near the intersection of South Edwards Boulevard and Bloomfield Road to construct a new joint police and fire station with a six-month due diligence period to determine site development and co…

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    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.

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    Mount Pleasant will pay off TID 5 borrowing a year early

    Mount Pleasant will pay off TID 5 borrowing a year early

    The village will save between $500,000 and $600,000 in interest costs with the early payment, according to Finance Director Kathy Kasper.

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    Surplus deal shakes up Wisconsin midterms, next year’s budget

    Candidates for governor on both sides of the aisle have blasted the bipartisan proposal as a “backroom deal.”

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    Latest stories about UGHS and landowner litigation

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    Packers will rely on young pass rush group to provide boost on defense

    Due to injuries and offseason departures, the Green Bay Packers will need more out of its young pass rushers in the 2026-27 season.

    Photos: Meghan Duggan's career with Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey

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    If Tanking Can't Save The Brooklyn Nets… What Will?

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    Kenosha invites community members to public workshops to shape the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, guiding growth, investment and policy decisions over the next 25 years.

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    Mayor’s Youth Commission honors Kenosha students
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    The Mayor’s Youth Commission honored 17 Kenosha students for academic achievement, leadership, athletics and community service during a Common Council meeting.

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    Officials announce launch of Keys to Kenosha architectural tour
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    Officials launch Keys to Kenosha, a free self-guided architectural tour of more than 50 historic and cultural sites open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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    Kenosha County Board Chairman Mark Nordigian names committee leaders and members for the 2026-28 term and adjusts standing committee sizes to five members.

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