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Saturday, January 18, 2025
News from throughout Western Racine County.
Man from Indiana was caught in online sting The Racine County Sheriff’s office has arrested an Indiana man who allegedly traveled to Wisconsin intending to have sex with who he believed to be 11- and 15-year-old girls. The arrest of Richard A. Barney, 56, of St. John, Ind., on Wednesday […]
Howell overcomes physical challenge to complete his 32nd Birkebeiner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by […]
Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by Monday, the sun was shining, yoga class was invigorating and a bike ride was […]
The Waterford High School National Honor Society had its NHS and Best Buddy inclusive week earlier this month. Activities throughout the week raised funds for an all-abilities playground to be built at Whitford Park. Among the events was casual and comfy jeans week. Schools and businesses that participated in the […]
A 15-year-old Union Grove High School student was arrested Monday on charges of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct after school officials told authorities he had thoughts of “shooting up the school,” according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. Other students reported the incident to school officials and said the […]
Obstetrician Majewski, Miller family honored at annual event The 15th annual Crystal Ball brought in more than 250 people and raised $90,000 to launch a new hyperbaric medicine and wound care program at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, according to the event’s organizers. The event was held Feb. 3 at […]
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 28 for a Burlington teenager charged with pushing her mom’s friend down the stairs. Kamri A. Koenig, 17, was charged Jan. 16 in Racine County Circuit Court with disorderly conduct and substantial battery. According to the criminal complaint, Koenig pushed her mom’s friend […]
Man was the lone occupant of home, according to authorities Authorities confirmed a person living in the home that was ravaged by fire in the Town of Spring Prairie Friday morning was found dead inside. “The fire was extinguished quickly and a single occupant of the home was located in […]
CATHE Center stages show that revolves around spelling bee By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief What happens when six adults with strong singing voices and questionable spelling skills take on the roles of middle schoolers to perform a Tony Award-winning musical? “It’s really funny and also thought provoking,” said Jenny […]
Municipalities oppose suggestion to tap special districts for marketing By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Proposed legislation to create a regional economic development agency – which would have allocated 1 percent of all increments generated by municipalities with tax incremental financing districts in Kenosha and Racine counties – will not move […]
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