African stork in Wisconsin: Safari Lake Geneva owner recalls rescue

A stork native to Africa had been spotted across northeast Wisconsin for weeks. Now, it has a home – for now – at Safari Lake Geneva.

African stork in Wisconsin captured, Safari Lake Geneva says

A marabou stork, native to Africa but presumed to have escaped captivity before being spotted across northeast Wisconsin, has been captured.

East Troy stabbing; wanted teen located in Illinois, taken into custody

The teen wanted in connection to a stabbing in East Troy has been taken into custody. The 17-year-old boy was arrested in Illinois on Thursday morning, May 14.

East Troy HS senior Valencia Burgos; elite athlete through determination

A freak accident almost changed the course of Valencia Burgos' life. But determination and faith brought the East Troy High School senior back and straight to an elite platform.

East Troy HS senior Valencia Burgos; elite athlete through determination
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A freak accident almost changed the course of Valencia Burgos' life. But determination and faith brought the East Troy High School senior back and straight to an elite platform. 

Vehicle strikes, kills We Energies employee in Walworth County; man charged

A 65-year-old New Berlin man died after being struck by a vehicle in the Town of Troy on Thursday, April 30. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested.

Fontana water rescue; woman dies in Lake Geneva boating incident

A 57-year-old woman died after becoming "entangled" in a boat's propeller during a docking maneuver in Fontana on Thursday, April 16, police said in a news release.

Bards and Bookwyrms in Lake Geneva
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If you have ever wondered what Dungeons & Dragons is, or how to play, then you are in luck as there is a free event happening Sunday (April 19) in Lake Geneva that will show the ins and outs of the game.

Walworth County boating accident, woman killed

A 57-year-old woman was killed in a Walworth County boating accident on Thursday night, April 16.

NWS confirms Walworth County tornado from Wednesday storms

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Walworth County on Wednesday night, April 15.

NWS confirms 6 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Tuesday storms

The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on April 14.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Alez Cruz-Jaramillo sought for child sex assault

U.S. Marshals are looking for a man they say knew a girl was 12 years old when he met up with her for sex. Alez Cruz-Jaramillo was 17 at the time.

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.