Walworth County Jail plan on pause, at least for now
By Elisa Sand - February 2, 2026 in Government, News, State News Reading Time: 2 minutes
Walworth County to pursue construction of new 48-bed jail in Selby
Walworth County commissioners have agreed to move forward with construction of a new 48-bed jail in Selby. The unanimous decision……
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