2021 Whitewater assault, Illinois man sentenced to probation

An Illinois man has been sentenced to probation for a 2021 assault that happened on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.

Whitewater assault: Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr. found guilty on 2 charges

A Jefferson County jury on Monday, July 22 found Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr. guilty of two charges in connection with an assault that happened on the UW-Whitewater campus in May 2021.

Delavan hit-and-run, Travis Brown sentenced in 2020 death

A Walworth County judge sentenced Travis Brown on Friday, July 19 to seven years in prison and eight years of extended supervision in connection with a fatal 2020 Delavan hit-and-run crash.

Whitewater man sentenced, accused of holding woman against her will

A Walworth County judge sentenced Yefferson Guzman Rodriguezin connection with an incident in which officials said he was wielding rifles after holding a victim against her will for multiple days.

Wisconsin fire, explosion destroyed home in Town of Lafayette

A fire and explosion destroyed a home in the Town of Lafayette in Walworth County on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, officials said.

Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found

A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30.

Walworth County US 12 rehabilitation project; Gov. Evers approves

Governor Evers has approved a $948,000 improvement project along US 12 in Walworth County, between the Walworth/Rock County line and Cox Road near the city of Whitewater. 

Camp Alice Chester celebrates 100th anniversary

Brian Kramp visits Camp Alice Chester, where they're celebrating their 100th anniversary.

Wisconsin tornado warning forces wedding to join family reunion

Severe storms did not stop one couple from sharing a special first dance while taking shelter in Lake Geneva on their wedding day.

Walworth County storm damage; 'It got so dark so fast'

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, hit southeastern Wisconsin on Saturday, June 22.

SE Wisconsin tornadoes confirmed; 105 mph wind speeds

The National Weather Service has now confirmed five tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin during severe weather on Saturday, June 22.

Lake Geneva mailboat tryouts held June 11; 108th year

On Tuesday, June 11, the Lake Geneva Cruise Line will hold their annual tryout to choose this year’s mail delivery jumpers aboard the U.S. Mailboat Walworth.

Lake Geneva bed and breakfast fire, several units involved

A Lake Geneva bed and breakfast caught fire on Friday night, June 7. It happened at the Lazy Cloud Lodge on Highway 50 east of Elgin Club Road.