Declaration clears the way for federal assistance, if needed Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig has declared a state of emergency in Racine County due to the potential for flooding. The declaration comes following the moderate to heavy rainfall in Racine County, resulting in both flood watches and warnings being issued. […]
Sports & Other News
CCHS stumbles in opener against Waterford, 12-1
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Catholic Central High School softball team struggled with its defense Monday afternoon, falling on the road to Waterford in its season opener 12-1. The Lady ’Toppers committed four errors, three of which came in the opening inning when Waterford scored four runs in the […]
Biedrzycki named to South All-Star team
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Burlington High School senior Carson Biedrzycki had an outstanding season, one that has been recognized with several post-season honors. Now, he has added another. Biedrzycki was selected as a member of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association South All-Star team for this June’s contest. In addition, […]
Demons make easy work of Case in opener
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Burlington High School baseball team may have had to wait a week to start its season, but when the Demons took the field Monday, they did so successfully. Burlington scored six runs in the third inning to blow open a close game against Racine […]
Burlington declares state of emergency over flooding concerns
Some streets and parks are likely to close as water rises as much as 3 feet over flood stage Due to significant rainfall and potential flooding in the City of Burlington, Mayor Robert Miller has declared a state of emergency invoking emergency government operations until further notice. City staff is […]
Sandbags available in area communities
Officials throughout the county are monitoring rising water levels Communities throughout Western Racine County are making sandbags available to residents whose properties are threatened by the rising waters of the Fox River. Racine County Emergency Management and Public Works Departments hosted a meeting for area municipal officials at 8:30 a.m. […]
Sandbags available at Village Hall
Communities west of Interstate 94 in Racine County have been issued a flood warning. The rain forecasted in the next three days may cause the river level to rise above the 2008 flood conditions. Village property owners may pick up filled sandbags at the Village of Waterford Public Works building, […]
A witness to marathon tragedy
BHS grad’s triumphant day caught up in chaos By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Monday afternoon should have been a glowing moment of triumph for Burlington native Cory Harris. After all, less than four years ago, he was told by doctors that he would spend the rest of his life walking […]
UPDATE: Highway 75 reopened near threatened dam
Water levels have been reduced on Vern Wolf Lake in the Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Kenosha County, eliminating the threat of water overtopping the dam that forms the lake. Department of Natural Resources staff removed all boards on the dam structure that could be removed and the water […]
Making sweet music for a good cause
Lisa Muschel (from left), Dana Harvey, Carolyn Perrine and Jamie Ellingstad perform as members of the “By the Book” Sweet Adelines Quartet at Sunday’s benefit for the Echo Lake Foods employee relief fund at Veterans Terrace. The event, organized by Miss Burlington ChocolateFest Claire Olson, raised more than $1,200 for […]
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