14 sheep perish in Walworth County fire
Fourteen sheep were killed Friday morning in a rural Walworth County fire, but there were no injuries to anyone involved in putting out the blaze.
Ultra marathoner runs his way through Walworth County on quest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Noah Coughlan, 41, an ultra runner, marathoner, and filmmaker from Vacaville, California, began his his fifth and final Run across America in October.
Woman found dead, person of interest in custody in LaFayette Township
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old woman is dead and a person of interest is in custody after Walworth County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of two men fighting. According…
Elkhorn Area Fine Arts Boosters to host second annual Elkhorn Area Encore Community Talent Showcase
The Elkhorn Area Fine Arts Boosters group has announced the second annual Elkhorn Area Encore Community Talent Showcase.
Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs to host spring concert series
The Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs has announced its third annual Bassett House Spring Concert Series to support the Bassett House Preservation Fund.
Agriculture pioneers Bob and Mary Ann Pearce nominated for governor’s tourism legacy award
The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association this week announced the nomination of Bob and Mary Ann Pearce, owners of Pearce’s Farm Stand, for the prestigious 2026 Governor’s Tourism Legacy Award.
Mystery odor wafts into Walworth County as southern Wisconsin officials investigate source
A mysterious chemical odor that is suspected to have originated in central Illinois wafted across several Midwestern states Sunday and Monday, including into Walworth County.
Burger King operator accused of more than 1,600 child labor law violations
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has uncovered more than 1,656 violations of Wisconsin’s child labor and wage payment laws by a company that runs four Burger King…
Person infected with measles traveled to Walworth County, DHS says
Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a case of measles
Elkhorn awarded $300,000 challenge grant to help restore historic band shell
The City of Elkhorn has been awarded a $300,000 Capital Campaign Challenge Grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation to support the restoration of its historic band shell.