Tag: Lake Geneva

10-year-old Kate Schmidt-- Image courtesy of Schmidt family GoFundMe Page

Family identifies third child killed in Lake Geneva boating tragedy

byNazir Spencer

LAKE GENEVA, Wis.--- The third child who died after a boat capsized on Lake Geneva during the Fourth of July ...

7-year-old Abigail (left) and 6-year-old Caleb (right) Oswald. Image courtesy of the Oswald family GoFundMe page.

Family identifies two children killed in Lake Geneva boating tragedy

byNazir Spencer

LAKE GENVA, Wis.--- Two of the three children who died after a boat capsized on Lake Geneva over the Fourth ...

Storm damage in the Village of Sharon on July 3, 2026. Image courtesy of the Village of Sharon Police Department.

Cleanup continues after deadly Walworth County storms as NWS confirms 100 mph downburst winds

byNeil Doyle

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. -- Cleanup efforts continue across Walworth County after powerful storms swept through the area Friday, leaving widespread ...

City of Lake Geneva Police Department. Image courtesy of Lake Geneva Police Department.

Three children dead and seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Lake Geneva

byWTMJ News

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. -- Three children died and seven more people, including another child, were rescued after severe weather caused ...

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning..

Tornado Warning issued for portion of Walworth County until 4:45p.m.

byAdam Robertsand1 others

UPDATE at 4:45 p.m. on 6/24/2026: The Tornado Warning for Walworth County has expired. SULLIVAN, Wis. -- The National Weather ...

Tim Conley Lake Geneva- Courtesy of Lake Geneva Police Department

Lake Geneva boat launch worker charged after exposing minor to explicit material

byNazir Spencer

LAKE GENEVA, Wis.--- A seasonal City of Lake Geneva boat launch employee has been arrested after police say he exposed ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Marty Brooks fired, World Cup excitement in Milwaukee, Lake Geneva’s Mailboat Tour

byAdam Roberts

Every week on Reporter’s Notebook, WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with members of the WTMJ newsroom, as well as reporters from ...

Lake Geneva Mail Boat Tryouts (Photo: Nazir Spencer)

Lake Geneva mailboat jumpers keep century-old tradition alive

byNazir Spencer

LAKE GENEVA, Wis.--- On most lakes, the mail arrives by truck. On Lake Geneva, it arrives by boat--- and often ...

Grand Geneva Golf (Photo: Travel Wisconsin)

Travel Wisconsin: Golf

byElisabeth Montemurro

Experience America’s top golf destination in Wisconsin. Boasting more courses on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses list than ...

The new Brewers mural "The Launch" on Slingshot Bar exterior.

The Milwaukee Brewers launch a new statewide mural series

byJen Greg

WEST ALLIS, Wis.-- The Milwaukee Brewers kickoff a statewide mural series by revealing new art in West Allis. The fresh ...

FONTANA POLICE DEPARTMENT- Courtesy of FPD Facebook Page

Woman killed in Lake Geneva boating accident after falling into propeller

byNazir Spencer

LAKE GENEVA, Wis.--- A 57-year-old woman is dead following a boating accident on Lake Geneva Thursday night. According to the ...

Couple Enjoys Waterfront Dining At Sonny's Pizzeria In Door County (Photo: Travel Wisconsin)

Travel Wisconsin: What’s new in tourism

byElisabeth Montemurro

Wisconsin is a destination in motion. Each year, you’ll discover new adventures, experiences, tastes and accommodations. Recently opened businesses — ...

Mother and son ride the giant slide at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells (Photo: Travel Wisconsin)

Travel Wisconsin: Spring Break

byElisabeth Montemurro

Make the most of spring break by planning an unforgettable staycation in Wisconsin. Destinations throughout the state offer family-friendly indoor ...