Winterfest 2026 schedule in Lake Geneva
The 31st annual Winterfest runs from Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2026 on the shores of Geneva Lake, featuring a national competition of artistry and skill.
Authorities warning area tavern owners about recent gaming machine break in
Police are searching for a man who they say broke into video gaming machines Tuesday night at a Darien bar in Walworth County and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
Snow sculptors from across the country and abroad converge on Lake Geneva for Winterfest 2026
The 31st annual Winterfest will return to the shores of Geneva Lake this week, featuring a national competition of artistry and skill.
S.M.I.L.E.S reaches midway point of capital campaign for new barn and arena improvements
S.M.I.L.E.S. equine therapy center, which has served people with special needs for 40 years, is raising $1.5 million to expand its barn and improve accessibility for its participants.
‘Nursery to nursing home’: Walworth County group envisions shared care across generations
In Walworth County, a grassroots effort is reimagining what care can look like across generations.
Winter Show opens at Lake Geneva’s Gallery 223
By Carrie Dodt LAKE GENEVA — A new exhibit by Geneva Lake Arts Foundation members has opened at Gallery 223 in downtown Lake Geneva. The show, which opened Jan. 2,…
Multiple departments respond to Lake Geneva duplex blaze
LAKE GENEVA — A fire in a Lake Geneva two-story duplex was quickly contained following a response from multiple agencies. According to a news release, the Lake Geneva Fire Department…
New documentary explores Dungeons and Dragons’ impact on Lake Geneva and table-top gaming history
LAKE GENEVA — “50 Years of Fantasy,” an independent documentary produced by Build Something Media, has filmed extensively in Lake Geneva as part of a feature-length exploring Dungeons and Dragons’…
Fontana School receives Green Bay Packers’ grant for community event
Fontana School Hope Squad members will host a community wide “5K Walk for Wellness” to raise awareness for suicide prevention, promote mental health education and connect participants with local resources.
7 Walworth County organizations benefit from Packers’ Foundation grants
The Green Bay Packers Foundation announced this week that seven Walworth County-based nonprofits received grants.