According to election results posted online tonight on the Walworth County Clerk’s webpage, it appears both Mayor Brian Olson and former Mayor Howie Reynolds will continue on their quest for the mayoral seat. Reynolds led the polls in Tuesday’s primary election, garnering nearly as many votes as the other two […]
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Woman dies when car hits pole in Whitewater
A 24-year-old Beloit woman died in a one-car crash Thursday in the Town of Whitewater. Truley Unique Roberson died at the scene of the crash near W9457 Highway 59 after the car she was driving failed to negotiate a curve and struck a power pole, according to the Walworth County […]
Town considers applying for grant to bring new business to town
Company would make fish-counting device in Dairy Queen plaza By Michael S. Hoey correspondent The Town of Delavan is considering utilizing a state-funded community development block grant to help a new business get started in the township. The business, Pooka LLC, would manufacture a new fish-counting device that its owner […]
Infant tossed from roof in Lake Geneva fire rescue
Seven escape multi-unit residence on Elm Street A multi-unit residence on Elm Street in Lake Geneva was destroyed Tuesday in a fire. Lake Geneva Police officers were called to the 1100 block of Elm Street at about 11:41 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of a structure fire. Lake Geneva […]
Officers who shot Town of Geneva man identified
Two 12-year veterans of the Town of Geneva Police Department shot and killed a man Jan. 8 after the 26-year-old allegedly charged at them with a knife. Officers Eric Anderson, 41, and Jason Sweeney, 39, fired at Eric C. Olsen, 26, at about 5:10 p.m. Jan. 8 at Olsen’s home […]
Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Town of Geneva
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Based on reports from various new agencies throughout the area, police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Town of Geneva. According to reports, police were called to the area of Lincoln Drive and Gooseberry Road shortly after 5 p.m. Friday. FOX6 News is reporting police […]
Subject in custody following active police presence in Elkhorn
By Kellen Olshefski Editor A subject is in custody after police asked residents to avoid Elkhorn’s Jackson Creek subdivision because of an active police scene Monday evening. Around 5 p.m. Monday night, the Elkhorn Police Department posted on its Facebook page that it was at an active police scene […]
Gas station canopy topples during storm
Delavan firefighters stand by Monday afternoon as emergency crews assess the damage caused by the toppling of the canopy at the Citgo gas station on Highway 11 at Wright Street in Delavan. A witness said at least one car was damaged with its front end crushed under the canopy. […]
Police lieutenant accused of beating woman
A City of Delavan police lieutenant has been accused of beating and strangling a woman at his home Saturday. Lt. Todd Wiese was arrested later that day, booked and subsequently released from the Waukesha County Jail, according to a news release issued jointly Wednesday by City of Delavan Police Department […]
Shining bright in the season of light
Copies of the December edition of Spirit of Geneva Lakes magazine are available on newsstands throughout the area and online at spiritofgenevalakes.com. Inside you’ll find a list of holiday happenings and your guide to great holiday shopping in the Geneva Lakes area.
