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Senate bill offers governments flexibility
A Senate committee has approved a bipartisan bill that would give 19 cities and villages the option to adopt a residency requirement for city or village managers.
Police: Man texted them looking for LSD
An Elkhorn man who thought he was texting his friend to buy LSD was instead texting the town of Linn Police Department's new cellphone, according to a criminal complaint.
UPDATE: Silver Alert canceled
The Silver Alert issued for James "Jim" Brown of Elkhorn was canceled after he was found safe Monday night.
East Troy lawyer agrees to suspension
An East Troy lawyer has agreed to a proposed 60-day suspension after pleading no contest to a charge that she improperly benefited from a will she drafted.
Family treatment court coming
As the heroin and opioid crisis tears down the lives of users, Walworth County is expanding its treatment court options to try and keep families healthy.
Photos freeze wildlife moments
Photos freeze wildlife moments
Scott Weberpal of Whitewater captures a diversity of wildlife in photos taken in Rock and Walworth counties.
Highway 14 closed near Darien
Highway 14 in Walworth County was reported closed for a traffic accident at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday.
Farms, quilt blocks highlight tours
Farms, quilt blocks highlight tours
Tom Laughlin shows off Walworth County farms and barn-quilt blocks in tours for city folks.
Police seeking armed robber
Police seeking armed robber
Lake Geneva police are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robber who stole an undisclosed amount of money from a gas station, according to a news release.
Another woman charged in meth case
Prosecutors say an Elkhorn woman admitted to making methamphetamine with another woman who already faces several meth charges of her own, according to a criminal complaint.
Whitewater school wins award
Washington Elementary School in Whitewater has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for its efforts to close the achievement gap among students.

Blogs

Walworth County Government Today: Where to go for county, city services
Mystery Place: Rustic Realm owner diversifies business
Big Event Blog: Fall fun at Scarecrow Fest, Oktoberfest
Weekly Walk: Going off-trail
Walworth County Government Today: Budget planning in progress

CSI

Darien woman facing Rock, Walworth county burglary charges
Apples of their eyes
CAC show focuses on abstractions
Judge denies motion for Whitewater man accused of murder
Whitewater man pleads not guilty to causing mistrial for court outbursts

Entertainment

Hollywood was a second home
Live, local music in Stateline area
Sweet! Darien festival celebrates corn
Bring a chair to the square for bluegrass
Clinton man masters his craft

News

Drug unit: Meth lab busted in Elkhorn
Elkhorn water rate increase gets OK
Woman faces another meth charge
Clinton schools studying facilities
Woman charged with sixth OWI again