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Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run in Walworth County

An Elkhorn man has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian last weekend in Walworth County.

Damage from EF1 tornado reported in Lake Geneva area

Walworth County sheriff's officials say numerous buildings were damaged Tuesday night after an EF1 tornado landed just north of Lake Geneva.

Father of boy who killed friend agrees to restitution

The father of a 14-year-old boy who accidentally killed his friend in Walworth County will pay $5,000 in restitution to the victim's family.

Madison man dies in single-vehicle La Grange crash

Sheriff says medical event may have contributed to crash

A Madison man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, officials said.

2 injured in milk truck crash

Highway closed for 6 hours

Two people were injured when a milk-hauling semitrailer crashed and struck a car traveling the opposite direction.

Car strikes tree, driver dead at scene, sheriff says

Man pronounced dead at scene

A Troy man was killed in a single-car wreck in Walworth County early Tuesday, officials said.

Deputies search for missing Walworth County man

48-year-old's vehicle found in lot near Kettle Moraine Forest last month

Walworth County Sheriff's are searching for a 48-year-old Russ Delorme missing since mid-July.

Deputies: Semi pulls in front of truck, 2 injured

Semi driver cited

Two men were injured when a semitrailer took a left turn in front of their pickup truck, according to a release from the Walworth County Sheriff's Office.

WSP: Wind blows 2 semis over on I-90 near Janesville

1 dead after car crosses center line

An autopsy will be performed on a man who died after his car crossed the center line and crashed into another car Thursday afternoon, according to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff seeks info in theft of pizza oven

Authorities say a pizza oven was stolen while it was sitting outdoors during a business renovation.

Man arrested after woman killed in suspected OWI crash

A Whitewater woman was killed when her SUV was rear-ended by a car driven by a suspected drunken driver, according to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office.

Officials address concerns spread on Facebook

Former inmate not wanted by law enforcement

A posting on Facebook that's concerning some parents is prompting law enforcement officials to reassure the public about a former inmate.

Officials seek tips in cold 1982 abduction, murder

Woman kidnapped working at gas station, found dead in corn field

New tips are sought in the case of a woman who was abducted and found dead in 1982.

Police: Man killed in officer-involved shooting after allegedly stealing squad car

Police were responding to report of a home invasion

An Elkhorn man was killed after officers responded to a report of a home invasion and the suspect led officers on a pursuit, according to a release.

Standoff leads to stalking, harassment charges

Complaint: Man called woman 25 times after she broke up with him

Charges have been filed in Racine County against a man accused of skipping out on work release from the Walworth County Jail, stalking his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill their children.

Services set for off-duty cop killed in crash

Visitation, memorial on Thursday

Funeral arrangements have been made for the Twin Lakes police lieutenant who was killed in a head-on car collision over the weekend as he drove home from his shift.

Police: Kids rob gas station at gunpoint

Woman waiting in vehicle may be in custody, chief says

Police said a department in Illinois may have a woman in custody in Northern Illinois who authorities believe played a part in a gas station robbery Thursday. According to Walworth police Chief Chris Severt, the boy and girl who robbed the store were between 10 and 15 years old and fled in a vehicle driven by the woman.

Rain heads to Ill., sparing parts of southern Wis.

Wisconsin emergency officials say the state has caught a break in the weather, as a storm system that threatened Wisconsin lakes and streams is veering southward into Illinois.

Deputy cleared in officer-involved shooting

A Walworth County sheriff's deputy acted in self-defense when he shot a Janesville teen at a hospital in January, according to the Walworth County district attorney.