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Unexpected Algae Bloom Shuts Down Lake Geneva Beaches, Disappoints Visitors
A harmful algae bloom at Lake Geneva caused quite a stir on a busy Friday night, leading to the closure of public beaches near downtown. The Walworth County Division of Public Health, in collaboration with the Geneva Lake Environmental Agency (GLEA) and the city of Lake Geneva, decided to shut down the beaches as a precautionary measure, according to WTMJ4. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also closed the beach at Big Foot Beach State Park.
'Deeply disturbing news.' Invasive quagga mussels documented in Geneva Lake; first finding in Wisconsin inland lake
Geneva Lake in Walworth County has long been known for its clear, deep water and scenic location. Over the last century it even acquired the nickname "Newport of the West" for its lakeside estates owned by the Schwinn, Wrigley and other wealthy families. ...
Health officials close lakes as potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms could harm people, pets
Those looking to take a dip in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin before summer ends might be disappointed.Wisconsin health officials found pockets of blue-green algae "blooms" in the lake. Illinois health officials were out Thursday testing the water at lakes in north suburban counties.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe algae can produce toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans and animals. To reduce the risk to the public, health officials have closed some beaches.ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler spoke Gina Laliberte with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to discuss the potential risks of being in the water...
2 men from Brown, Fond du Lac counties die from West Nile virus, state says; Outagamie County woman hospitalized
Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information about the victims. Two men from Brown and Fond du Lac counties have died because of the West Nile virus and an Outagamie County woman was hospitalized, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Thursday. Those were the first three human cases of West...
DNR reminds motorists to stay safe while riding ATV/UTV
MADISON, Wis. -- All-terrain vehicle riders are being asked to stay safe this holiday weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking riders to stay on designated routes, wear a helmet, and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check. DNR said 22 people have been killed this year in...
Did Wisconsin congressional candidate Tony Wied lobby to raise gasoline prices?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Republican Tony Wied didn’t lobby to raise gasoline prices. His association opposed a bill that might have lowered gas prices short term. Democrat...
True North acquires 15 c-stores in Wisconsin
Midwest convenience retailer True North Energy has acquired 15 fee-owned c-stores in Wisconsin from Wagner Shell Company, also known as Wagner Oil, according to a Wednesday announcement. The sites are located around Green Bay, according to the announcement. All 15 locations will continue to sell Shell-branded fuel but will be...
Wisconsin High School Cancels 1st 2 Varsity Football Games
A high school in Wisconsin was forced to cancel the first two varsity football games of the season after an incident with players on the team. Player Incident Causes Wisconsin High School To Cancel Football Games. Some of my favorite memories during high school are from playing football. Our team...
The Latest: Trump to campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin; Harris will have sit-down interview with CNN
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance was greeted with boos and cheers Thursday while speaking to a top firefighters union, a day after his Democratic rival Tim Walz appeared before the same crowd. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as he ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will sit down Thursday for their first major television interview of their presidential campaign as the duo travels in southeast Georgia on a bus tour. The interview with CNN’s Dana Bash will give Harris a chance to quell criticism that she has eschewed uncontrolled environments.
Illinois man arrested in Wisconsin after search warrant leads to discovery of drugs
BRODHEAD, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say an Illinois man was arrested Wednesday morning after a search warrant led to the discovery of drugs and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. According to a release from the Brodhead Police Department, officers, along with members of the State Line Area...
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