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A death investigation is underway in Elkhorn after a woman was found dead in a home during a domestic disturbance call.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 7:31 PM, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call of a disturbance from W4708 Pine Court, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, which is in the Town of Lafayette. The call was disconnected, and squads were immediately dispatched. Upon the arrival of deputies, they located two males inside the residence who were fighting; both had apparent injuries and were bleeding. The subjects were separated and detained. Additional deputies, along with the City of Elkhorn Police and the Wisconsin State Patrol, arrived to assist.
An immediate search of the residence was conducted, during which time a white female, age 62, was located in a bedroom, unconscious. Life-saving measures were performed by deputies and Elkhorn Area Ambulance personnel. The female was pronounced dead at the scene. The two male subjects were transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. A person of interest is in custody. This is an ongoing investigation and an isolated incident, and there is no current threat to the community.
The state Assembly passed bills Friday night tied to controversial thoughts about food assistance.
The proposed ban targets “non-nutritious items” such as soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The Wisconsin Assembly approved the bill with a 70-23 vote. The votes related to federal food assistance, known in Wisconsin as FoodShare, passed at a time when the program is set to face more scrutiny under changes signed into law by President Donald Trump. Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the horrid thing it really is, tightened restrictions on access to food assistance and increased penalties on states that make errors in administering the benefits.
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration has requested money and staff to facilitate those changes. Dozens of staff positions were added Friday night in an amendment to a bill barring SNAP recipients from buying candy, soda, or energy drinks with their assistance dollars. That amendment included several exclusions that would still allow for the purchase of dairy products, like milkshakes. Some Democrats took issue with those restrictions, saying families should be able to make their own decisions when it comes to food.
Rep. Clint Moses, R-Menomonie, the bill’s lead author, disputed that, saying reducing sugary drinks and junk food that lead to obesity could help people live healthier lives. The proposal passed with bipartisan votes and would still need to be approved by the state Senate, which is expected to return to Madison for at least one session day in March.
