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Our Place, August 21, 2024
The Lake Geneva Police Department was busy this past week. Venetian Fest is typically a busy week for the Lake Geneva Police Department, and this year was no different. The very first night of Venetian Fest started with a reckless driving accident near Cook and Main Street, the driver driving through red lights and into oncoming traffic. That started around 7:30 p.m. The vehicle didn’t stop and continued to flee around officers repeatedly almost hitting an officer. The use of stopsticks was necessary. A child ran from the car at that time and was taken to safety. The suspect continued to flee around the same block lost control and hit a parked vehicle at Geneva and Madison Street. The suspect was taken into custody and a second child was removed from the car and taken to safety. The suspect admitted to being under the influence of cocaine and ketamine. The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Alesha Imhoff from Edgerton Wisconsin. The two children were physically unharmed, at least physically. Imhoff suffered no injuries and was booked into the Walworth County Jail to face several charges: fleeing and eluding, reckless endangerment, OWI with passengers under 16 years old, and failure to stop. There were extra patrols put out on patrol for the event, with the help of the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department. With traffic as heavy as it was, Lake Geneva officers were on foot and on bikes at different times throughout the week.
Little Gems, August 21, 2024
It’s time once again to make nominations for VISIT Lake Geneva’s Impact Awards. This is the 50th anniversary of the Impact Awards honoring those who have made a positive or significant impact on and for the Lake Geneva community. Members of the community are invited to nominate a person, business, or organization in any of the five awards categories: Outstanding Citizen, Business of the Year, Community Betterment, Hospitality, and Rising Star award.
Tour highlights Latino-owned farms
According to a 2022 Census of Agriculture report, 68 of McHenry County’s 828 farms featured owners of Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin, with those farms covering 4,908 acres and netting a market value of products sold of nearly $15.7 million. With numbers like that in mind, Raices Latinas — a nonprofit coalition...
Hononegah has holes to fill, but the Indians should still contend for another NIC-10 championship
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Hononegah Indians went 9-0 in NIC-10 play last season winning the conference championship for the fourth time in seven seasons. They graduated the conference’s offensive MVP in quarterback Cole Warren, and they lost some terrific players from their defensive front, but the Indians should still be in the thick of […]
Big Foot ready for rebound season under new pair of head coaches
WALWORTH, Wis. — Collin Frederick was a freshman in the fall of 2010, the season after the Big Foot football team had won its first ever WIAA Division 4 State Championship after back-to-back trips to the big dance. And Frederick was a junior in 2012, a year in which the Chiefs returned to the state title game and finished runner-up to Somerset in a close 35-33 loss. Now as co-head...
Hunter Education Classes: Nearly full
Editor’s note: Deputy Lund of the Rock County Sheriff’s Dept. told the Banner that as of Thursday morning, 8/22, only a few spaces remain. The department has previously told the Banner that Rock County residency is not required in order to participate in their classes. Although the registration form only references the September classes, all three classes must be attended. In order to register the student must have a WI DNR customer ID number, which may be obtained by calling 888-936-7463 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. The number may also be obtained here.
JP Cullen to guide renovation of former Chase Bank for Children's Museum of Rock County
JANESVILLE — The Children’s Museum of Rock County (CMRC) has chosen JP Cullen as its construction manager to guide the project through its crucial design and fundraising stages, it was announced on Wednesday. By working with JP Cullen, the museum aims to avoid potential budget overruns and project delays while ensuring the project aligns with its fundraising efforts. “We’re only about halfway through the design with Angus Young from Janesville,...
Janesville delegate shares his takeaways from the convention and hope for the future
CHICAGO — Shawn Reents, a Rock County Democratic delegate, said uniting the nation and protecting workers rights are some of the biggest takeaways from the first two nights of the Democratic National Convention. “Everybody is united, not just behind our nominee, but just everybody united on so many issues, whether it be reproductive rights, labor issues, workers rights; we are there together thinking about how to make it better,” he said. ...
Northern Kentucky family calling for change after son died in semitruck crash
CINCINNATI — Shannon Ponder lost her son, 25-year-old Zackery Leffler of Boone County, last December when police say a semitruck crossed a highway south of Cleveland and caused a deadly collision. "Zachary was an extraordinary person," Ponder said. Just a few months before the crash, Zack's future was in...
Milwaukee delegates to DNC say they are ready to 'own the ground,' as they help Democrats this fall
When Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago return home later this week, they’ll have a mission. It’s to get other people here registered to vote and excited about Democratic candidates — including presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Some delegates say...
Milwaukee shooting near 40th and North; 1 dead, 3 wounded
MILWAUKEE - One person is dead and three others are wounded following a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, Aug. 22. It happened around 1:50 a.m. near 40th and North. An officer on scene tells FOX6 News an argument erupted outside the Premier Sports Lounge before the shooting. That officer says one of the four people shot was a guard working security for the bar.
10 Milwaukee Back-to-School Events Offering Free School Supplies and Resources (Aug 22 – Sept 1)
Enjoy this shortlist of back-to-school events in Milwaukee from August 22, 2024, through September 1, 2024. Students must be present to receive free school supplies and community resources. Supplies are first come, first serve. 1. Carmen Northwest 2nd Annual College & Career Resource Fair and Cookout”. Date and time: August...
Art in MKE: Tom Fruin creates dazzling mosaic sculptures out of salvaged materials
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Perched high atop the Coakley Brothers building in Walker's Point, a kaleidoscopic water tower illuminates the Milwaukee neighborhood. It's one of just 10 in the world, and the largest of anything Tom Fruin has ever made. The Brooklyn-based artist calls the endeavor "monumental" - one that required a lot of trust and support, and the help of a team.
Sheriff: Burlington Home Explosion is Suspicious
Racine County authorities now say two bodies have been pulled from the wreckage of a home that exploded in the Town of Burlington on Saturday afternoon. Those victims have not yet been identified. In a news release---issued yesterday---the sheriff’s office said that the circumstances surrounding the explosion are suspicious---and---as the...
Milwaukee woman accused of shooting 14-year-old boy dead after he broke car window
A Milwaukee woman is accused of shooting a 14-year-old teenager dead after he broke her car window. Zariah Johnson, 22, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide over the death of Alijah Golden-Richmond, 14. The young woman allegedly reacted with a fit of rage after the boy broke the window of the car she was driving.
Demolition of YMCA faces uncertainty as bidders fail to meet criteria
RACINE, WI — The future of the historic YMCA building at 725 Lake Avenue remains uncertain after the bidders for its demolition failed to meet the required submission criteria. City officials are now preparing to relaunch the bidding process and address community concerns about the site. “We requested additional...
Sade Robinson homicide; dating app use honed in on by police
MILWAUKEE - Police are honing in on dating apps. That is what newly unsealed court documents show as investigators dig into the killing of Sade Robinson. Millions of people use dating apps worldwide. Others, perhaps, meet at a local bar. Those are two areas investigators honed in on in the months after Robinson was last seen alive.
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