Serving these Communities in Walworth County Bloomfield (town) Darien (town) Darien (village) Delavan (city) Delavan (town) East Troy (town) East Troy (village) Elkhorn (city) Fontana Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (village) Geneva (town) Genoa City (village) Heart Prairie La Grange (town) Lafayette (town) Lake Geneva (city) Linn (town) Lyons (town) Millard Richmond (town) Sharon (town) Sharon (town) Sharon (village) Spring Prairie (town) Sugar Creek (town) Tibbets Troy (town) Walworth (town) Walworth (village) Whitewater (city) Whitewater (town) Williams Bay (village) Local News   Search for "walworth county" News continually updated from thousands of sources across the web More snowThe National Weather Service has updated its forecast for the snowstorm expected to hit Wisconsin on Monday and Tuesday. Walworth County's silent heroes: Helping victims get through difficult timesTheir names don't show up on newspaper front pages after high-profile trials. Despite the pair's common faces in Walworth County courtrooms, most people there don't seem to notice what they do. Three face off in Lake Geneva mayoral raceMayor Bill Chesen is not seeking re-election after only one term in office. Alderman Frank Marsala, who also is seeking re-election to his 4th District seat, is vying for the mayora s spot along with Jim Connors, a political newcomer, and Scott Storms, current president of the police and fire commission. Four face off in Lake Geneva District 2 primaryAlderwoman Penny Roehrer, who is seeking her second term, faces a challenge from three people with experience in city government: Barbara Hartke, a former alderwoman; Thomas Hartz, a current member of the plan commission, and Alan Kupsik, a current member of the plan commission and park board. Gokey to mark debut CD with Turner Hall showFeb. 8, 2010 8:34 a.m. Once and almost "American Idol" Danny Gokey will have a concert to promote the release of his debut album, "My Best Days," at 7 p.m. March 6 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. 4th St. Firstwatch: Boy Scouts, carp and snowFor those out on Bourbon Street, we know you've been up all night, but it's bed time. The message that always comes too soon: the death of a childThe message that always comes too soon: the death of a child Introduction by Robert H. Stone When death comes, words tend to fail us. Area fans keep sharp eye on Super BowlWhen Theresa Wooden was looking for a home last year, finding a place with a spare bedroom was part of the criteria. Newton L. RoepkeNewton Louis Roepke, 81, Birnamwood, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz. Committee recommends how development block grants should be usedKenosha's Community Development Block Grant Committee gave its recommendations last week for how to spend the city's expected $1.07 million in Community Development Block Grants. Preliminary hearing waived on charges of soliciting murdersJohn K. Gorman, 51, is accused of plotting the murders of Assistant District Attorney Diane Donohoo, East Troy police officer Kevin Weber and Village of East Troy Clerk Alita Bourdo. Learn to grow, preserve veggies through UW-ExtensionIf you'd like to learn how to grow your own vegetables, UW-Extension has classes designed for you. Click on photo to read storyAt the beginning of his political career, Tim Cullen was elected to the Janesville City Council and as payback he set up a foundation for summer internship program in politics. Spanish Center branches outThe Spanish Center is changing its name. The agency which lists Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties as its traditional service areas, will now be the Spanish Center of Southeast Wisconsin, according to Executive Director Ben Ortega. Shelter serves as port in a stormIn addition to an on-site food pantry, the Twin Oaks homeless shelter in Walworth County has a library that's available for resident use. DA: We have addressed sealed documents loopholeDistrict Attorney Phil Koss said he has changed the language his prosecutors will use when requesting search warrants be sealed. Sharon standoff suspect back in courtEugene J. Lehman, 45, of Sharon faces 26 years in prison and $60,000 in fines. He is being held on $100,000 cash bond. Reward offered for robbery informationPolice at about 4 p.m. Dec. 7 were called to McCullougha s Drug Store, 269 Broad St., for a report of an armed robbery. St. Croix, Pierce under air quality advisorySt. Croix County is under an "Air Quality Advisory" for much of Friday. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued the advisory for particle pollution through 6 p.m. tonight for a long list of Wisconsin counties: St. Air quality advisory extended to 6 p.m.Feb. 5, 2010 9:40 a.m. Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine counties are included in an air quality advisory through 6 p.m. Friday for elevated levels of particle pollution.