Racine County Sheriff’s deputies were able to arrest a Town of Burlington man who was threatening to harm himself or police without incident on Thursday morning. The man, 42, was taken to the Racine County Jail where he was to be evaluated by medical staff. Several charges are pending against […]
Sports & Other News
BHS students turns gun safety into scholarship
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Anna Sommers, a moment during a presentation on April 22 proved she could make a difference. Presenting a program on the Eddie Eagle Gunsafe program at Lyons Elementary School to kindergarteners through third grade, Sommer saw one student tell off a classmate who was goofing […]
Former cop allegedly confessed to killing women
For now, he’s charged with hiding corpses in case that involves sexually deviant behavior, dumping bodies stuffed in suitcases By Vicky Wedig Editor A West Allis man who allegedly “caused the deaths” of two women he met online in 2012 and 2013 is scheduled to appear in Walworth County Circuit […]
2014 ALL-AREA BASEBALL: Burlington’s Wallace named best of the best
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor What is in an all-area team? You have to look at statistics, no doubt, but intangibles and a player’s ability to make his team better can also go a long way. Now, while most all-area teams involve first and maybe second team along with […]
Sheriff’s dog helps find suicidal girl, 13
A Racine County Sheriff’s Department dog helped find a suicidal 13-year-old girl early Wednesday when she went missing in Union Grove after reportedly consuming anti-depressant pills in an attempt to take her own life. Deputies were called to the 1000 block of Main Street just before midnight Tuesday by a […]
Bike bonanza caps ‘perfect day’ for local kids
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a day filled with farm-like activities – riding horses, fishing and even a hayrides – 30 youngsters gathered at a shed at the back of Art Naber’s farm Saturday. And, as Rick Tinder explained the final part of the day, no summer is complete without […]
West Allis man arrested in connection with bodies found in suitcases
Police identify one of the victims as Minnesota woman, 37 A West Allis man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in suitcases in the Town of Geneva on June 5. Steven M. Zelich, 52, of 8011 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, […]
Water quality upgraded at Bohners Lake beach
But swimmers still advised to avoid ingesting water until quality is listed as good The water quality at Bohners Lake Public Beach was upgraded to poor Wednesday, one day after public health officials closed the beach due to high levels of bacteria. The upgraded advisory means bacteria counts are still […]
City to decide on another access road for shopping center
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council is set to vote on an extension of Walton Road to Highway 36 next week at the second of two monthly meetings. The council was supposed to take up the item Tuesday, but the meeting was cancelled due to lack […]
Bohners Lake beach closed due to high bacteria level
Water will be tested daily until safe levels are detected, beach reopens Officials with the Western Racine County Health Department on Tuesday closed the Bohners Lake Public Beach and issued an advisory for a second beach on the lake due to high bacteria levels in the water. The closure of […]
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