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.
Check out this collection that includes all of the Mendota Marsh comic strips from the last year, by State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.
- Dennis Hines
Members of the Lake Geneva City Council’s Public Works Committee unanimously approved a $580,258 bid from Asphalt Contractors in Union Grove to work on the city’s 2026 street improvement program. The bid still has to be voted on by the full City Council. The program is set to include road im…
- Dennis Hines
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 Im…
- Dennis Hines
Lake Geneva officials are considering adopting a speed bump policy to help slow down traffic in residential neighborhoods. As part of the policy, residents could request to have a speed bump installed on their street, which would be reviewed by city staff. Lake Geneva currently has a speed b…
- Dennis Hines
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 all…
- Steve Targo
There are Easter egg hunts and more throughout the area this weekend.
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Wisconsin men's hockey fans packed The Sett at Union South to cheer on the Badgers while they play the University of Denver in the NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey National Championship on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Madison, Wis.
The Dane County Farmers' Market returned to Capitol Square for the first time in 2026, welcoming vendors both old and new to the streets of Madison on Saturday, April 11. Cool temperatures didn't dampen the mood as hundreds turned out to buy flowers, produce, meat, cheese, art and other good…
The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with a networking reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 in Carthage’s Hedberg Library.
Sam Stratton said he hopes residents have more ideas for securing additional funding for the town when budget season comes in the fall.
Ridglan Farms and the Dane County Sheriff’s office have declined to say how they intend to handle activists planning to take beagles from Ridglan’s Blue Mounds facility April 19.
Ridglan Farms and the Dane County Sheriff’s office have declined to say how they intend to handle activists planning to take beagles from Ridglan’s Blue Mounds facility April 19.
Milwaukee was held hitless until a lead-off single by Joey Ortiz, the team's No. 9 hitter, in the sixth inning. The Brewers found some offense late, but it wasn't enough.
The Badgers had 81 attempts to 41 by Denver, but the Pioneers used shot blocks and solid goaltending to win the NCAA title.
The Milwaukee Brewers looked to snap their first losing streak of the season as they hosted the Washington Nationals on Saturday night at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
The Badgers sat quietly in their locker room after losing a third-period lead in the national championship game.
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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 honored student winners of its 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest, whose artwork will appear on official stickers for the April 7 Spring Election.
Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the blockbuster movie, its politics and his Badger State roots
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Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
Producers say the final season of “Hacks” has a “Wizard of Oz”-like quality.
In some parts of the world, the number of girls diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is surpassing that of boys, according to new research.
After Trump set now-defunct tariffs last year, Kentucky whiskey exports fell 15%, according to U.S. Census data.
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