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Dodge County sheriff sues woman who claims she was illegally detained

Dodge County sheriff sues woman who claims she was illegally detained

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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.

Phil Hands: A year of hanging out in Mendota Marsh

Phil Hands: A year of hanging out in Mendota Marsh

    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 recommends $580,000 bid for street improvements

    Lake Geneva recommends $580,000 bid for street improvements

    • 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…

    Lake Geneva BID presents awards during annual meeting

    Lake Geneva BID presents awards during annual meeting

    • 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…

    Lake Geneva considers speed bumps for slowing down traffic

    Lake Geneva considers speed bumps for slowing down traffic

    • 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…

    Lake Geneva restaurant owner honored for quick response

    Lake Geneva restaurant owner honored for quick response

    • 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…

    Look Ahead: Happy Easter in Lake Geneva! Plus a best-selling author visit & local live music

    Look Ahead: Happy Easter in Lake Geneva! Plus a best-selling author visit & local live music

    • Steve Targo

    There are Easter egg hunts and more throughout the area this weekend.

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    Photos: Dane County Farmers' Market returns to Capitol Square

    Photos: Dane County Farmers' Market returns to Capitol Square

    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…

    What Wisconsin’s new antisemitism definition is and why critics warn it could chill free speech on campuses

    What Wisconsin’s new antisemitism definition is and why critics warn it could chill free speech on campuses

    Advocates say the measure is necessary amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in recent years, while critics say it will restrict free speech.

    Wind Point Village Board OKs $4.1 million borrowing for Four Mile Road project

    Wind Point Village Board OKs $4.1 million borrowing for Four Mile Road project

    The village will be able to refinance the debt, if necessary, on March 1, 2035.

    Kenosha Plan Commission eyes 60th Street dealership permit

    Kenosha Plan Commission eyes 60th Street dealership permit

    KENOSHA — Plans for redevelopment of a 60th Street site to add a new vehicle dealership have advanced in Kenosha.

    Photos: Wisconsin fans cheer on men's hockey from Madison

    Photos: Wisconsin fans cheer on men's hockey from Madison

    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. 

    Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

    Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for April 12

    Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

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    Recent crime stories in Kenosha County

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    Iran: Large banner in Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran.

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    BadgerExtra's Wisconsin men's hockey Frozen Four update for Saturday

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    Wisconsin women's basketball guard Daniels enters portal

    Wisconsin women's basketball guard Daniels enters portal

    The team's fourth player has reportedly entered the transfer portal after finishing second on the team in five statistical categories.

    Why cornerback position is a top priority for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

    Why cornerback position is a top priority for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

    Our Packers draft preview continues with an overview of the cornerback position and a few draft prospects who could be on Green Bay’s radar.

    'Scars heal,' but how Wisconsin lost NCAA championship game is a deep wound

    'Scars heal,' but how Wisconsin lost NCAA championship game is a deep wound

    The Badgers were a period away from finishing the season as national champions after controlling 40 minutes. It wasn't enough.

    Brewers' late comeback bid falls flat as losing streak reaches 4 games

    Brewers' late comeback bid falls flat as losing streak reaches 4 games

    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. 

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    City compost and brush drop-off site opens April 6, 2026
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    City compost and brush drop-off site opens April 6, 2026

    • City of Kenosha

    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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    Devil’s Lake acquisition expands most-visited state park
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    Devil’s Lake acquisition expands most-visited state park

    • 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 alternate side parking ends March 31
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    City of Kenosha alternate side parking ends March 31

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    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 honors youth 'I voted' sticker contest winners
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    City of Kenosha honors youth 'I voted' sticker contest winners

    • City of Kenosha

    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.

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    Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'

    Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the blockbuster movie, its politics and his Badger State roots

    Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

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    Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

    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.

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    'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

    Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

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    Review: Zendaya unleashes a game changer in ‘The Drama’

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    How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

    Bricks for the Blind users can print step-by-step instructions in Braille, use Braille computers or turn to screen readers, which are software applications that convert the text into speech.

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    A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

    Maine-based Center for Small Town Jewish Life is helping rural synagogues survive and grow across the country.

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