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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.  

    Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest

    Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest

      Fontana student Ellie Ferretti recently took first place in the sixth-grade category in the Wisconsin Rural Water Association’s 17th annual state art contest. Andrew Aslesen, Wisconsin Rural Water Association, presented Ferretti with a $100 check for her winning poster. Aslesen also talked t…

      Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building

      Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building

      • Dennis Hines

      The city wants to build a new public safety facility because the fire department is running out of space at its current station at 730 Marshall St., and the police station’s location at City Hall does not allow for future expansion.

      Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates

      Wisconsin State Senate rejects bipartisan deal on school funding, tax rebates

      • KIMBERLY WETHAL

      Democrats repeatedly called the deal “irresponsible” and a short-term fix that doesn’t address the issues with the state’s funding formula for public schools.

      Lake Geneva alderwoman complaints tossed: ‘Not refutable evidence’

      Lake Geneva alderwoman complaints tossed: ‘Not refutable evidence’

      • Dennis Hines

      Members of the Lake Geneva City Council’s Personnel Committee approved on May 4 to dismiss complaints filed against Alderwoman Sherri Ames. The committee members approved 4-1 to dismiss the complaints with Alderman Joel Hoiland, who filed the complaints, voting “no.” Some of the complaints a…

      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…

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      Three bighorn sheep are latest additions at the Racine Zoo

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      15th Street house suffers $85,000 in damage in Thursday night fire

      The fire was deemed under control in 10 minutes and residents and dogs evacuated safely.

      State employees banned from using insider information to bet on prediction markets

      State employees banned from using insider information to bet on prediction markets

      While there haven’t been any documented instances of Wisconsin’s state employees engaging in insider trading to place bets, Evers said the order is needed to maintain “public trust and confidence.”

      Meet the person stepping into Jennifer Mnookin’s shoes

      Meet the person stepping into Jennifer Mnookin’s shoes

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      Meet the person stepping into Jennifer Mnookin’s shoes

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      23 rejected Madison ballots now counted following judge's order

      23 rejected Madison ballots now counted following judge's order

      The ballots arrived on the Monday before the election but didn’t reach their polling locations until after the polls closed on Election Day.

      Road construction worker hit by vehicle, seriously injured in Vernon County

      Road construction worker hit by vehicle, seriously injured in Vernon County

      No enforcement action was provided and the incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.

      Wood ticks have been unusually active in southern Wisconsin this spring

      Wood ticks have been unusually active in southern Wisconsin this spring

      Emergency room visits for tick bites recently hit their highest level in southern Wisconsin since at least 2022. Visits are up across the region.

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      Explore local history with our digital newspaper archives!

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

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

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      Meet one of the vendors at the Junction Ridge Farmers Market in Madison

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      Meet one of the vendors at the Junction Ridge Farmers Market in Madison

      Meet one of the vendors at the Junction Ridge Farmers Market in Madison

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      Wisconsin softball forced to work extra for walk-off win in NCAA Tournament opener

      Wisconsin softball forced to work extra for walk-off win in NCAA Tournament opener

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      Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

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      What TV, streaming services you'll need to watch all Packers games in 2026 season

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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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      Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

      The 11-year pro played 113 games in three seasons at Wisconsin, scoring 1,363 career points. He's now headed back to the college level, this time as an assistant.

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      New farmers market on Southwest Side fruitful for vendors and shoppers

      New farmers market on Southwest Side fruitful for vendors and shoppers

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