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Crime & Courts

23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

  • HERALD & REVIEW

Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

    Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

    Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

    • STATE JOURNAL STAFF

    On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

    Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

    Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

    • JOHN GITTINGS

    Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, is being sought as a "person of interest" in the deaths.

    Walworth Country weekly criminal complaints

    Walworth Country weekly criminal complaints

      Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from Aug. 27 – Sept. 2. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

      Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

      Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

        Here is a list of the Walworth County's weekly criminal complaints from Aug. 20 – Aug. 26. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

          Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from Aug. 13 – Aug. 19. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

          Woman on drugs attempts to flee police in car chase, crashes and subsequently is arrested

          Woman on drugs attempts to flee police in car chase, crashes and subsequently is arrested

            Lake Geneva Police Chief Edward Gritzner reports: On Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at approximately 7:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Cook Street and Main Street for a report of a vehicle operating recklessly. It was reported that the driver of this vehicle was operating thr…

            Real life-savers: Williams Bay police offiers honored for actions in July 11 cardiac arrect incident

            Real life-savers: Williams Bay police offiers honored for actions in July 11 cardiac arrect incident

              Williams Bay Police Department officers Ben Borgen and Michaela Shiroda were recognized at the Aug. 5 village board meeting for their lifesaving actions on Thursday, July 11, after they were dispatched to the east side of the village for an individual having a heart attack on their porch.

              Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

              Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from Aug. 6 – Aug. 12. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wicou…

                Wisconsin judge finds probable cause to pursue animal cruelty charges of meat plant

                Wisconsin judge finds probable cause to pursue animal cruelty charges of meat plant

                  The judge in an animal cruelty case against Elkhorn meat processor Wilson Farm Meats and its General Manager found “probable cause” to charge the facility and its employee with violations of Chapter 951 of the Wisconsin Statutes (“Crimes Against Animals”).

                  Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                  Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                    Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from July 23 – July 29. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

                    Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                    Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                      Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from July 16 – July 22. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

                      Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                      Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County's weekly criminal complaints from July 2 – July 8. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wicourts.gov.

                        Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff

                        Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff

                        Gov. Tony Evers on July 3 appointed Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff.

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from June 25 – July 1. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wicou…

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from June 18 – June 24. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from June 11 – June 17. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wico…

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County's weekly criminal complaints from June 4 – June 10. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wicou…

                        Evers appoints Bridget Schoenborn to Waukesha County Circuit Court

                        Evers appoints Bridget Schoenborn to Waukesha County Circuit Court

                        Gov. Tony Evers announced May 24 his appointment of Bridget Schoenborn to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Lloyd V. Carter’s resignation. Schoenborn will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from May 14—20. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wicourts.gov.

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Walworth County weekly criminal complaints

                        Here is a list of the Walworth County’s weekly criminal complaints from May 7—13. The cases still need to make their way through the Walworth County Court System. All information is from criminal complaints filed in Walworth County Circuit Court. To follow the cases, go to wcca.wicourts.gov.

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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 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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