Gavin DeGrave of Oak Creek (right) pushes his son, Riley (in black) and Colin Richter on the tire swing at Echo Park on Easter Sunday in Burlington. Temperatures soared into the 70s Sunday beckoning people outdoors to take advantage of the weather. Unfortunately that same opportunity won’t exist this weekend […]
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Actions have consequences
City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer (left) and Officer Dan Hayes (middle) speak with Emily Mundt, the “drunk driver” in a mock car crash last week at Burlington High School. The program, “Forever Changed” presented by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, shows students what can happen in […]
Charred remains
The main floor showroom at Schuette-Daniels Furniture remains a charred mess on Tuesday as members of the Daniels family consider their options for the future of the store, which has been in business at various locations since 1929. Owner Matt Daniels said that decision will likely hinge on the insurance […]
Mr. Ryan comes to Burlington
Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan gestures as he speaks to students from St. Mary and St. Charles grade schools in Burlington Monday. Ryan made a visit to talk about government to middle-school-age students at the parochial schools, including those who had traveled to Washington, D.C. last fall. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Spring elections results pending
Polls throughout the area closed at 8 p.m. and results are currently being tabulated by clerks in various school districts and municipalities. Check back soon for results from the area’s contested races, including the hotly contested school board elections in Burlington and Waterford. Results will be posted as they are […]
Union Grove gymnast’s pain turns into state gain
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent When Westosha Central/Union Grove combined gymnast Devan Green began her senior season, she wasn’t sure if she could even make it through an entire meet let alone qualify for the WIAA state gymnastics tournament. Green, who has battled severe back pain throughout her high school […]
The best of the winter: Fisher, Benavides named top athletes
The Polar Vortex seems like it could be going away soon. We can only hope. As I write this on Tuesday night, a lot of the grass is showing in my yard thanks to a couple days of balmy 40-degree weather. I honestly feel no need to embark on […]
Sing, sing out loud
Caitlin Fallon (above, center) and other members of the Burlington High School B*JAZZled Show Choir perform “You Drive Me Crazy” Tuesday during the choral Sing-a-bration at BHS. The event featured performances from the choirs at grades four through 12. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Spring has sprung?
A week after the last significant snow fall, the ice and snow at Echo Lake and the dam are drastically reduced. Temperatures got up into the 50s Friday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Burlington wrestling enjoys historic day at team state
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The past three seasons, the Burlington High School wrestling squad has made it to the team state tournament, its first three times in school history. In 2012, the Demons lost their quarterfinal dual in the last match, and last year they were dominated in […]