A Burlington resident and business operator is facing numerous felony charges after a search of his business produced far more than tattooing supplies Jan. 27. Charles “Chip” Hinds, the operator of Fat Daddyz Tattoo and Piercing at 841 Milwaukee Avenue, is facing three charges of possession with intent to deliver […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor How do you sum up this winter? Simply put, Director of Public Works Craig Workman has said there’s been more than one snow event – or weather event – every week this winter. “It’s been a long one, that’s for sure,” said Workman. “I don’t remember […]

High winds and whiteout conditions have contributed to several crashes in Walworth County, including two incidents this morning on Highway 11 that happened within hours of each other. The first crash occurred at about 8 a.m. this morning, resulting in the Sheriff’s Department closing Highway 11 at Highway 120 until […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet knew plans would need to be made if the district approved 4-year-old kindergarten. But because he couldn’t make those plans ahead of time – and appear to put pressure on the board to approve the 4K program – now […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington will be able to recall liquor licenses that aren’t being used, thanks to a new ordinance unanimously approved by the City Council Tuesday night. The ordinance will allow city staff to dismiss the ability to purchase or renew a liquor license if […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After gaining approval from the City of Burlington Plan Commission last week, the Common Council voiced no objections Tuesday night to a proposed change to the city’s temporary signs ordinance. The ordinance changes will be as follows: • Inflatable advertising devices or signs will be allowed […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As NASCAR gets ready to kick off the 2014 season Sunday, so does the Burlington Lions Club. The Lions will host their 15th annual Daytona 500 Party Sunday at Veterans Terrace in Burlington. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the party will run through the conclusion […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington High School is also finalizing its preparations for when Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers comes to town next week. Evers will be at BHS Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. BHS Principal Eric Burling said in an email to staff on Friday […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For St. Charles School eighth graders Hannah Lois and Michael Fliess, a recent honor gave them a chance to live something that is close to their hearts. The two were chosen to be “peace mentors” at the school, and as a result, got to spend Martin […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An unusual traffic watcher was discovered by police early Saturday morning. That traffic watcher just happened to be a green dinosaur that had been missing for more than a month. Kristi Swihart was initially frightened when police arrived at her door Saturday morning, but that fear […]