‘I saw the wall of water coming’: How a deadly storm surprised Wisconsin boaters
July 3 began as a beautiful day, but a sudden storm with hurricane-strength winds struck Lake Geneva suddenly, killing 3 children.
Jul 13, 2026Open source
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Boaters share safety lessons after deadly boating accident on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin Police in Lake Genev...
Police in Lake Geneva say an experienced boat operator was overcome by at least two massive waves, causing the boat to capsize.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Occupants of capsized boat in Lake Geneva that killed 3 children are from Batavia, Wheaton, police say
The occupants who were in a boat that capsized in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake during Friday's massive storm that led to three children's drowning deaths were fro...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
3 children dead after boat capsizes in Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva during Friday storms
Three people died and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized on a Wisconsin lake during a strong storm
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three children who died when a boat capsized in Geneva Lake during a Wisconsin storm were wearing life vests, authorities said as...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
‘It's bad': Deadly storms hit Lake Geneva area during busy tourism weekend
A deadly storm capsized at least one boat, damaged homes, and left power lines and trees down across Walworth County in Wisconsin on Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
3 children dead after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake during severe storm Three children died on Geneva Lak...
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Popular Colorado-based organic grocery store opening 1st location near Chicago area
Natural Grocers will open its first store in Wisconsin in Lake Geneva this summer, according to a release.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Election preview: 3 Democrats seek party's nomination for SW Wisconsin Senate seat
In about two weeks, southwest Wisconsin Democrats will choose between three candidates seeking their party’s nomination for the state Senate District 17 seat.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Of...
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Film on palliative care, ‘Winter Hymns,’ comes to Magic Lantern Theatre
Nathan Deming’s new film “Winter Hymns” was an unexpected hit at the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival, selling out two screenings in an hour. Now, it’s o...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions, prompting cancellations and...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin
Tony Romo was arrested in Wisconsin after performing poorly on field sobriety tests, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Of...
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
NFL Analyst Tony Romo Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin
CBS color analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night for operating a vehicle under the influence.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
ABC’s Wisconsin Shooting Coverage Buries Knifing of Police Officer
The Elitist Media have once again descended upon a community where an officer-involved shooting has occurred, seeking to witness and amplify local outrage. T...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
Protesters burst into a Thursday news conference about the police shooting of a homeless man in Madison.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
What Videos Reveal About Officer Shooting in Wisconsin
A police officer's fatal shooting of a man in Madison, Wisconsin, quickly spurred protests and calls for accountability.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Who Is Corey Ruiz? Man Reportedly Shot by Officer in Madison, Wisconsin
A police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, authorities said.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests Madison's chief of police says an of...
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Wisconsin officer kills man armed with knife, police say, as shooting sparks protests
Madison police said that after a chase and a struggle, a man who was being sought pulled out a knife and injured an officer, which led to the deadly shooting.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Wisconsin police officer shoots and kills man on city street in Madison
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
KARE anchor Julie Nelson offers update after boat crash: ‘I am getting better every week’
Nelson and her husband Kurt Krumenauer were hospitalized after the June 13 accident on Balsam Lake in Wisconsin
Jul 22, 2026Open source
The Democrat civil war is real — and it is happening in Wisconsin
Francesca Hong’s surge has turned a crowded primary into a fight over whether Democrats still answer to party leaders or to an increasingly radical grassro...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palesti...
Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, said ‘dehumanizing’ treatment reminded him of time spent in Israeli military jail
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Shatel: Why Shawn Eichorst might work at Wisconsin and Omaha losing to Wichita is OK
With recharged batteries, Tom Shatel looks at why Shawn Eichorst could work at Wisconsin and if Omaha
Jul 21, 2026Open source
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Lake Geneva is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Region: Southern Wisconsin
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Election preview: 3 Democrats seek party's nomination for SW Wisconsin Senate seat
In about two weeks, southwest Wisconsin Democrats will choose between three candidates seeking their party’s nomination for the state Senate District 17 seat.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Of...
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Film on palliative care, ‘Winter Hymns,’ comes to Magic Lantern Theatre
Nathan Deming’s new film “Winter Hymns” was an unexpected hit at the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival, selling out two screenings in an hour. Now, it’s o...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions, prompting cancellations and...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin
Tony Romo was arrested in Wisconsin after performing poorly on field sobriety tests, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Of...
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
NFL Analyst Tony Romo Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin
CBS color analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night for operating a vehicle under the influence.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
ABC’s Wisconsin Shooting Coverage Buries Knifing of Police Officer
The Elitist Media have once again descended upon a community where an officer-involved shooting has occurred, seeking to witness and amplify local outrage. T...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
Protesters burst into a Thursday news conference about the police shooting of a homeless man in Madison.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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