By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent It’s not often that a starting-caliber quarterback randomly appears at summer practice. But that’s exactly what happened at Union Grove High this summer. Senior Luke Hansel, who has spent the past few springs firing fastballs on the mound for the baseball team, decided to […]
Sports & Other News
Catholic Central football back and better than ever
After a tough season was cancelled, number spike suddenly causes experienced group By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] The long-standing tradition of Catholic Central varsity football simply couldn’t be broken. But it did tear at the seams and cause quite the rare situation in 2017. As a refresher, the Toppers began […]
That 2011 feeling: Return of SLC top offensive weapons means high hopes in Waterford
Bakken: ‘We’ve got high expectations’ By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Waterford Union High School football coach Adam Bakken is not privy to braggadocio statements. Believe him when he says this year’s Waterford Wolverines football team could be one of the best in his eight years as head coach. That […]
The hunger for more: Big departures can’t overshadow Burlington’s returning depth, determination
Burlington at South Milwaukee, 7 p.m., Friday By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] With the sun beating down and dog-day August temperatures approaching 85 degrees Tuesday afternoon at Burlington High School, a sea of half-clad Demon football players was quick to scamper off to the locker rooms, especially after the conclusion […]
Is this the year Southern Lakes football returns to Camp Randall?
Waterford, Lake Geneva Badger have best chance at new league’s first championship All day, I’ve been thinking of ideas for the return of my high school football predictions column. Should I mouth vomit more cliches about how excited I am for the season to start? No. Actually, an […]
City to limit food trucks
Vendors will be allowed at events, in industrial areas By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Mobile food vendors will be allowed to operate in the City of Burlington under specific conditions approved by the Common Council at Tuesday’s meeting. Those conditions include paying an annual permit fee of $250 and restrictions […]
Demons gear up for opener
Members of the Burlington High School football team run wind sprints during a recent practice as they prepare for their season opener Friday at South Milwaukee. The game begins at 7 p.m. The Demons begin the season with hopes of capturing the Southern Lakes Conference championship and earning a berth […]
Board set to finalize referendum wording Monday evening
New middle school would cost about half of amount that was included on 2017 ballot By Alex Johnson Correspondent After a failed referendum in 2017, the Burlington Area School District is gearing up for another attempt this November, asking district residents to vote on a $43.6 million package pending the […]
Former Waterford star D’Alie leads Italy to basketball World Cup championship
At 5-foot-4, D’Alie still dominates the game By Andrew Horschak Sports Correspondent If this summer is any indication, there appears to be no slowing down former Waterford High School star Rae Lin D’Alie on the basketball court. Entering her eighth season playing professionally in Italy, the 5-foot-4 ball-handling […]
Police sergeant under investigation for misconduct
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A City of Burlington police sergeant who resides in Kenosha County is under investigation for misconduct, according to Police Chief Mark Anderson, who said the officer has been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 1. Matthew Baumhardt, of Salem Lakes, faces allegations of sexual harassment, […]
-
-
-
-
-