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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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    New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

    Ridglan Farms beagles: How and when to adopt one in Wisconsin

    Ridglan Farms beagles: How and when to adopt one in Wisconsin

    Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

    Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

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    Thursday event highlights 10 RUSD teachers' passions

    Thursday event highlights 10 RUSD teachers' passions

    Ten Racine Unified School District teachers will be featured in a Thursday event that highlights public school educators.

    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.

    May 12 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

    May 12 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

    Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

    State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

    State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

    Since the break-in attempt on April 18, two organizations opposed to using dogs as research animals have inked a deal to buy 1,500 of Ridglan’s beagles and put them up for adoption.

    State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

    State, local officials investigate possible contamination from Ridglan manure trench

    Since the break-in attempt on April 18, two organizations opposed to using dogs as research animals have inked a deal to buy 1,500 of Ridglan’s beagles and put them up for adoption.

    Two-thirds of election clerks say Postal Service isn't delivering absentee ballots in time

    Two-thirds of election clerks say Postal Service isn't delivering absentee ballots in time

    Some said it took ballots seven days or more to reach the clerk’s office after the voter mailed them.

    Kenosha reminds residents curbside yard waste pickup available

    Kenosha reminds residents curbside yard waste pickup available

    The City of Kenosha's spring 2026 curbside compostable collection program begins Monday, April 27, and will be collected through Friday, June 5.

    Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

    Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation

    The tribe would be tasked with conserving the wetlands and woodlands south of the Yahara River.

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    Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

    Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.

    View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

    View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

    America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

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    Watch Now: Phil Hands draws a cartoon about the high price of gas

    Watch Now: Phil Hands draws a cartoon about the high price of gas

    Watch Now: Phil Hands draws a cartoon about the high price of gas

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

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

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    Online or in-person gaming: Which is better?

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

    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

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

    Meghan Duggan helped the Badgers women's hockey team win three national championships and was named the 2011 Patty Kazmaier Award winner. A look back at her Wisconsin career.

    Big Ten announces Wisconsin men's basketball's 2026-27 conference opponents

    Big Ten announces Wisconsin men's basketball's 2026-27 conference opponents

    The Badgers will avoid some of the conference's toughest environments next season. They are also set to host the reigning national champions as part of a competitive home slate. 

    Wisconsin men's basketball to play SEC team in Nashville next season

    Wisconsin men's basketball to play SEC team in Nashville next season

    The Badgers added a nonconference test at a neutral site for the 2026-27 season. Here are the details.

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    City of Kenosha announces community workshops for 2050 comprehensive plan
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    City of Kenosha announces community workshops for 2050 comprehensive plan

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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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    Mayor’s Youth Commission honors Kenosha students

    • City of Kenosha

    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 announce launch of Keys to Kenosha architectural tour

    • City of Kenosha

    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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    Nordigian sets Kenosha County Board committee lineup for 2026-28
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    Nordigian sets Kenosha County Board committee lineup for 2026-28

    • Kenosha County

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

    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

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

    Meghan Duggan helped the Badgers women's hockey team win three national championships and was named the 2011 Patty Kazmaier Award winner. A look back at her Wisconsin career.

    Big Ten announces Wisconsin men's basketball's 2026-27 conference opponents

    Big Ten announces Wisconsin men's basketball's 2026-27 conference opponents

    The Badgers will avoid some of the conference's toughest environments next season. They are also set to host the reigning national champions as part of a competitive home slate. 

    Wisconsin men's basketball to play SEC team in Nashville next season

    Wisconsin men's basketball to play SEC team in Nashville next season

    The Badgers added a nonconference test at a neutral site for the 2026-27 season. Here are the details.

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    What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

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    From 'Send Help' to 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 10 movies to stream now

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    Photos: Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

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

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

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    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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