After some debating and soul-searching, I’ve contemplated the idea of modifying my weekly predictions to exclude scores. For the past few weeks, it’s been stewing in my mind, as Westosha Central students voiced their displeasure to my face about my lopsided prediction of their game against Badger. I assured […]
Sports & Other News
Flood hangs over city’s budget process
Council must consider future of municipal buildings By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The lingering specter of July’s flood will have considerable influence on the City of Burlington’s municipal budget process this fall, according to City Administrator Carina Walters. Not only will officials be forced to deal with an estimated […]
Union Grove golf captures 6th straight conference crown
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The era of domination continues for the Union Grove girls golf team. The Broncos earned their sixth straight Southern Lakes Conference championship with a sparkling effort at Brighton Dale Links Sept. 21. Senior Jackie Bianchi’s 84 led the way for Union Grove (367), which […]
Not the same old song and dance
Haylofters to present musical murder mystery for nine shows By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Imagine wheeling the corpse of your uncle through the glitz of Monte Carlo pursued by ditzy, gun-toting criminal and a determined dog lover who are bent on stealing the $6 million inheritance you’ve been promised. […]
Gas leak forces temporary evacuation
Dozens of residences on Burlington’s east side were evacuated for about two hours Tuesday after a contractor working in the area broke a natural gas line. The break occurred about 10:45 a.m. when a contractor digging a hole for a sign post with an auger struck a four-inch gas main […]
CATHOLIC CENTRAL ROUNDUP: Pum leads runners
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent Even with less than ideal running conditions and a challenging course, the boys and girls Catholic Central cross country team had a meet they could feel good about. At the Angel Invite on the UW-Parkside campus on Saturday, Sept. 16, senior John Pum turned […]
Waterford runners nab fourth at Minooka Park
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School cross country teams finished strong in a tough field Sept. 16 in the Waukesha South Cross Country Festival. at Minooka Park in Waukesha. Waterford competes Saturday in an invitational at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield. At Minooka Park, the boys […]
Burlington soccer wins 1st conference match in 5 years
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent It has been a noteworthy season for the Burlington Demons boys soccer team in 2017 as the team has notched another important win. On Sept. 14 at home against Waterford, the Demons won their first conference game in five years. “It’s a very deserved […]
Hollywood honcho; Burlington bred
CBS executive Kahl appreciates his hometown roots By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For more than two decades, he has been one of the top decision-makers at one of the nation’s most prominent TV networks, determining what shows make it to the airwaves – and which disappear. But even after his […]
City seeks state aid for sinkhole
Officials will apply for grant from DOT to help fund repair By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As flood-related expenses pile up in the City of Burlington, officials hope a Department of Transportation disaster fund can offset some of the costs to repair a sinkhole on Madison Street. […]
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