Wisconsin tax preparer filed 340 false returns, sentenced to prison

A Wisconsin tax professional, who prosecutors said filed 340 false returns in an attempt to defraud the state of more than $330,000, was sentenced to prison.

Officer-involved shooting in Summit; suspect identified by officials

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Waukesha County Sheriff's Department confirmed the 41-year-old man fatally shot by law enforcement in the Summit is identified as Nathan Poulakos.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Walworth County manure spill, Geneva Lake impacted

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday said it responded to a manure spill in Walworth County that impacted Geneva Lake.

Whitewater police: Man charged with dozens of child sex crimes

A Whitewater man is accused of committing dozens of child sex crimes after investigators found more than 114,000 child pornography images and videos.

Walworth County barn fire, 14 sheep killed

Fourteen sheep were killed after a fire tore through a barn in Walworth County on Friday morning, Feb. 27.

Walworth County 'disturbance,' man charged with attempted homicide

A woman died at the scene of a Walworth County "disturbance" on Saturday. Nobody has been charged in her death, but a man is charged for a fight.

Walworth County death investigation, person of interest in custody

Authorities in Walworth County are investigating a death at a home just north of Elkhorn on Saturday evening, Feb. 21.

Measles case confirmed via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
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A case of measles has been confirmed in a person who traveled through Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Walworth County. Health officials provided a Friday update to the public.

31st Annual Lake Geneva Winterfest is on now through Sunday; check it out

Visitors at this weekend’s Winterfest in Lake Geneva will enjoy a mix of behind-the-scenes artistry, lakeside bonfires, fire dances, and even scenic ice sculpture strolls through the local downtown.

Village of Darien theft; money stolen from video gaming devices at bar

The City of Delavan Police Department is looking for the person who they say stole money out of video gaming devices at a bar in the Village of Darien.

Lake Geneva man arrested for OWI 5th offense

A 62-year-old Lake Geneva man was arrested in the Town of Geneva for OWI, 5th offense.

Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest

A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.