Walworth County News

Walworth County Sheriff's officials responded to a fatal pickup truck vs. motorcycle crash on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th on U.S. Highway 12 at Tamarack Road in the Town of LaGrange.

The Walworth County Sheriff's Department says that a motorcycle rider was killed and another was critically injured after a crash involving their motorcycle and a pickup truck.

June Dairy Month began in 1937 as a way to celebrate the availability of dairy foods and the farmers that make it possible.

The Walworth County sheriff's department responded to a motorcycle crash involving two vehicles Monday morning.Flight for life was called to the scene of the crash near Elkhorn on Highway 12.All lanes were blocked at one point.

Brunner is leaving in July to become the director of central services/highway commissioner for Walworth County.

Dan Necci's campaign for Walworth County district attorney submitted over 800 nomination signatures to the Government Accountability Board, securing his place on the ballotl.

W3 is a voluntary training program for recipients of unemployment insurance benefits, and is based on a 2003 program called "Georgia Works." While a program participant is in training, they will be placed at an employer for up to six weeks while receiving UI benefits and, if eligible, receive an additional $75 weekly stipend to cover ... (more)

The county's unemployment rate in April of 2011 was 7.9 percent. That April 2012 non-adjusted unemployment rate compares to 6.8 percent for Wisconsin in general and 7.7 percent for the United States.

A number of Memorial Day events are scheduled for this holiday weekend when Americans remember veterans of all wars.

The defendant, identified as Tyler T., was accused of being a party to the June 19, 2009, armed robbery of a gas station in Elkhorn.

Steven Springsteen-Hensel of Elkhorn is expected in a Walworth County courtroom Wednesday afternoon to make his initial appearance.

By Chris Welch Union staff writer WHITEWATER - The Whitewater Common Council on Monday unanimously approved current assistant to the city manager Cameron Clapper as interim city manager.

Motorists drive around Road Closed signs that remain up even though the first phase of construction on Highway 12/67 north of Elkhorn appears mostly complete.

There are disturbing allegations of child abuse against a couple in Walworth County.

This round table event will provide answers to any questions contestants may have.

"I learned about the commission's report when I read about it in the newspaper," said Elkhorn City Administrator Sam Tapson.

Martin and Kathleen O'Brien, both 49, also face seven additional misdemeanor counts of being party to a crime of disorderly conduct.

The Walworth County Board confirmed Brunner's appointment Thursday during a special meeting.

By Chris Welch Union staff writer WHITEWATER - The Whitewater Police Department named Patrol Officer John Kleinfeldt "Officer of the Year" during its annual Police Day ceremony Thursday.

It's not difficult for passersby to see this beautiful barn on the Larry and Judy Vance farm, which is located on County Highway H outside of Elkhorn.