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Classic Car Show Benefits LHCC Residents; is Open to the Public. Lakeland Health Care Center (LHCC), a skilled nursing facility operated by Walworth County, will host its second-annual Lug Nuts & Donuts classic car show on Wednesday, June 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.

WILLIAMS BAY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gage Marine Corporation of Walworth County is celebrating its 150th anniversary. As part of the celebration, the company has decided to extend its gratitude towards the community by donating a total of $150,000 in grants to 15 local organizations. The President of Gage Marine...

The Lake Geneva Women’s Association began as an extension of the Lake Geneva Jaycees and were known as the Jaycettes. Since their origination they have evolved into the Women’s Association but the mission to serve and give back to the community remains the same. Currently, they are accepting applications for all Walworth County kids entering 5K kindergarten. The classes will be held June 6th through June 9th at the Lake Geneva Middle School. The classes will focus on all things’ safety including the school bus, cars, bikes, playground, and so much more. Kids will practice their address, learn emergency numbers, and even take a trip to the Lake Geneva Fire Department.

Any company celebrating their 150 year anniversary with friends and local community members makes for a special event. The Gage Marine Corporation, founded in 1873, made it even more special Thursday night, May 18, at the Riviera in Lake Geneva by providing $10,000 checks to 15 different charitable organizations within the Walworth County community.

Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102 has announced its schedule of solemn, patriotic Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 29. The Walworth-based post is headed by retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Nathan M. “Nate” Bond (1989-2013), a 16-year post member. Since 2016, Bond has served as Veterans Service Officer for the Elkhorn-based Walworth County Veterans Service Office.

It won't be long before we break out the shades and the flip flops, reach for our sunscreen and beach towels, and make plans for a Lake Geneva vacation. Aside from Geneva Lake, the area is also known for several annual events — some longstanding traditions, others relatively new.

A Whitewater man has been charged with one felony count of armed robbery with a threat of force and five misdemeanor counts, ranging from resisting arrest to possession of cocaine, according to information released through the Wisconsin Circuit Count Access website. Willie Hearn III, who was taken into custody Friday,...

WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says a 30-year-old woman reported missing has been located safe. Officials say Katelyn Fischer was located in Rock County. Officials thank the public for their help in this matter.

Per Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, Willie Hearn III, age 68, of 370 N. Tratt St., #124, was charged on May 22 in Walworth County with a Class C Felony, Armed Robbery with Threat of Force, in connection with a robbery that occurred on May 19 at the BP/Raceway Food Mart at 1138 W. Main Street. Hearn was additionally charged with five misdemeanors: two counts of Resisting or Obstructing an Officer and one count each of Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Cocaine/Coca and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. He is being held on a $25,000 cash bond and will have an initial appearance on May 24. Upon conviction, a Class C felony is punishable by up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000.00, or both (Wis. Stat. sec. 939.50(3)(c)). Unless a judgment of conviction is entered, the defendant is presumed innocent of all charges.

Here are the Walworth County's weekly criminal complaints from May 16 - May 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.wicourts.gov. Lake Geneva man...

This alert was canceled on Monday morning, as Ms. Fischer has been found. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office issued a Missing Endangered Person Alert on May 21 at 11:28 p.m. for Katelyn Ann Fischer. Fischer, a 30-year-old white female who has developmental disabilities, was last seen leaving, upset, on foot from a group home at 4233 N. Scharine Road, Town of Richmond, Rock County. She is 5’6″ tall, weighs 230 pounds, has brown eyes, and long black hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing black leggings with teal trim, blue tank top, flip flops, and carrying a burgundy purse. She has a tattoo of angel wings on her back or shoulder, nose piercing, tongue ring, and forearm scarring. Fischer has no vehicle. Her cell phone appears to be powered off and she has none of her medications with her.

Ashley Hagenow of Poynette, Wisconsin, recently was named Wisconsin's 76th Alice in Dairyland at the Alice in Dairyland Finals, held May 13 in Walworth County. She will begin her term July 5. She succeeds the 75th Alice in Dairyland, Taylor Schaefer of Franksville, Wisconsin. As Alice in Dairyland, Hagenow will...

Walworth County’s Land Use and Resource Management department is teaming up with the Geneva Lake Environmental Agency to hose a Clean Boats, Clean Waters training event. LURM Deputy Director Mandy Bonneville says the class will be held Tuesday morning from 10am until noon at the Walworth County Government Center in room 214.

Walworth County Sheriff's Deputy Wayne Blanchard was hit and seriously injured on the job in 2021. He is still recovering, and his life is forever changed.

ELKHORN, Wis. (WMTV) - There are many urban legends and mythological creatures that have captured the imaginations of people all over the world. Of course, there’s Bigfoot in the Pacific northwest. The Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, too. But here in southern Wisconsin, the Beast of Bray Road is one spooky tale.