Walworth County crash; car, motorcyclist collide in Town of Lyons

The Walworth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a collision between a car and motorcycle in the Town of Lyons on Thursday, Sept. 11. The rider of the motorcycle died on the scene.

Whitewater collision between dump truck, classic car; 3 people hurt

Three people were hurt after a collision involving a dump trump and classic car in the Town of Whitewater on Monday evening, Sept. 8.

Williams Bay 'do not drink' order lifted, water now safe

The ‘do not drink’ order in Williams Bay has been lifted, as the second round of water testing has confirmed the water is now safe to drink.

Williams Bay water crisis, 'do not drink' order may end after testing

The “do not drink" order in Williams Bay could be lifted if the most recent testing results are below the maximum contaminant level.

Williams Bay water crisis continues; restaurants get creative, adapt

The “do not drink" order in Williams Bay remains in effect nearly a week after nitrite contamination left two children sick, and restaurants are still adapting to the crisis.

Williams Bay water contaminated by nitrite
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An urgent water warning continues in Williams Bay and we now know this all began after two kids got sick. For the time being, water bottles are being provided to residents.

Williams Bay water contaminated with nitrite; not safe for drinking, cooking

Williams Bay Waterworks is advising its residents to not use the tap water for drinking or cooking until further notice. That is because water testing has indicated elevated levels of nitrite.

Town of Geneva shooting; Steven Merkel pleads guilty in 8-year-old's death

Steven Merkel pleaded guilty in Walworth County court on Wednesday, Aug. 27 to a single charge of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of his stepson, 8-year-old Michael Meagher.

Walworth County fatal crash; 2 dead, 1 injured on State Line Road

A crash in Walworth County on the Wisconsin-Illinois border left two people dead and another person seriously injured on Friday night, Aug. 22.

Walworth gas station break-in; items stolen, police seek suspect

Walworth police are trying to identify a masked suspect who they said broke into a gas station on Wednesday night, July 30.

Whitewater tennis star brings childhood dream to life

UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier led a $160,000 project to restore two neglected tennis courts in her hometown of Whitewater, Wis.

Walworth County attempted break-in, police seek suspect

Fontana police are trying to identify a masked suspect who they said tried to break into a gas station early Wednesday morning, July 30.

Walworth County OWI crash; DPW truck struck on I-43, no injuries

A driver was arrested for OWI in Walworth County on Friday morning, July 25 following a crash involving a Walworth County Department of Public Works vehicle.

What is corn sweat? Southeast Wisconsin feeling the heat

Corn sweat happens when plants absorb liquid water from the ground, then release it from the leaves as water vapor into the atmosphere.

Open Record: Fluid Dynamics

Wisconsin's water war is spreading fast. Fifty-six Wisconsin communities now have bans or restrictions on wakesurfing, covering more than 400 lakes.

Wakesurfing 'stalemate' in Madison; lawsuit challenges local restrictions

Wisconsin's water war over wakesurfing is being waged in a series of contentious local battles, pitting neighbors against neighbors in small towns and lake communities across the state.