Walworth County Recognizes Community Spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Walworth County has three confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 3/20/2020.  Community Transmission of COVID-19 is increasing in Wisconsin and has now been identified in Walworth County. 

Social distancing is a strongly-recommended strategy to...

Walworth County Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining are currently serving meals

The Senior Nutrition Program - Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining are currently serving meals. Meals on Wheels are being delivered as they have been in the past. The Senior Dining locations are temporarily providing meals on a take out basis only. The foll...

COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Walworth County

COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Walworth County

Walworth County Division of Public Health announced today that there is now one confirmed case in Walworth County.  This individual recently traveled domestically and at the recommendation of Walworth Cou...

Wisconsin DHS Prohibits Mass Gatherings of 10 People or More

Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has ordered a statewide moratorium on mass gatherings of 10 or more people to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  This order supersedes any previous Emergency Order that conflicts ...

Walworth County Public Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Walworth County Public Health is actively monitoring disease status 24/7 and is in frequent contact with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. We routinely control the spread of communicable disease and have all procedures in place necessary to res...

Walworth County Public Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Risk status for COVID-19 in Walworth County is currently LOW.  We have no confirmed cases of the disease as of 3/8/2020.

 Two laboratories in Wisconsin are now able to test for the disease, increasing the number of people being tested thr...

Public Health Newsletter - Winter 2019

Check out the winter edition of the Public Health Newsletter and stay up to date on all things public health in Walworth County!

Walworth County Declares a State of Emergency as a Result of the COVID-19 Virus

On the morning of March 19, 2020, the Walworth County Board adopted, by unanimous consent, Resolution No. 102-03/20, “Declaring a State of Emergency in Walworth County as a Result of the COVID-19 Virus.”  The action occurred a...

Walworth County Clerk of Courts Issues Third Amended Order

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Walworth County Treasurer Announces Extension of Modified Office Procedure During COVID-19 Emergency

WALWORTH COUNTY TREASURER ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF MODIFIED OFFICE PROCEDURE DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY

In response to public health concerns associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, and pursuant to Walworth County Resolution No. 102-03/20 approved on March 19,...

Statement from Sheriff Kurt Picknell

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued Emergency Order #12, “Safer at Home Order”, in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health, Law Enforcement, Fire Departments and EMS throughout Walworth County are committed to your sa...

Walworth County Government Center Building Access

For the protection of our customers and employees, Walworth County has put into place more controlled access to the individual Departments of the Walworth County Government Center.  This action is warranted by the CDC and State of Wisconsin&r...

Clerk of Courts Public Notice Regarding Paper Filings and Payments

Read the Public Notice Regarding Paper Filings and Payments (PDF).

Veterans Service Office Suspends Walk-In Service

In an effort to support social distancing efforts, the Veterans Service Office is closed to walk-in service. If you have any questions, we will do our best to answer them by telephone or email. Thank you for understanding.

Contact Information for Veterans ...

In-Person Appointments Cancelled for Land Use and Resource Management Department

Out of an abundance of caution and to help keep our communities and employees safe and healthy, the Land Use and Resource Management (LURM) Department is suspending in-person meetings and appointments. LURM has a drop off bin for permit submittals in the ...

Walworth County Circuit Court Emergency Order In Response to COVID-19

Read the Emergency Order (PDF).

About Walworth County

Walworth County, located in Southeastern Wisconsin, is one of the oldest and wealthiest counties in the State. The diversified topography has rolling hills, forests, prairies, marshes, meadows and winding streams. It is a perfect square in shape, containi...

Services

Learn about important services for the community at Lakeland Health Care Center. Our services are provided to keep our community happy and healthy.

Rehabilitation work to begin along US12 in Walworth County

The week of March 30, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is tentatively scheduled to begin rehabilitation work along US 12, between WIS 50 and the state line, in Walworth County.

Improvements

•    Resurfacing nine...