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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Footbridges open at White River County Park
Local foundations fund project that gives hikers access to both sides of river By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The recent completion of two new bridges at Walworth County’s White River County Park has opened up a whole new section of the park to visitors. The park, found just outside of […]
Village’s new development district looks to generate interest
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After passing smoothly through a number of channels last year, the Village of Union Grove officially has a fifth tax-incremental financing district, or TID, on its books. Now comes a game of wait-and-see. “Everything (for TID No. 5) was approved late last year,” Village Clerk-Treasurer Jill […]
Town changing up pier construction costs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of review and scrutiny, Town of Waterford officials have set in motion a plan to revise an ordinance pertaining to pier construction. After a thorough vetting from members of the Plan Commission, the Town Board on Jan. 11 minted the ordinance, which calls […]
City will sell downtown development site
Retail parcel has been vacant for years By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Community Development Authority on Tuesday tentatively agreed to draft a proposal to sell property for an as-yet-undetermined downtown retail development to the Burlington Core Upgrades II, LLC. While an option will remain open for […]
City gets behind study, School Board questions its role in shared facility
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward with a study for a shared government services building. While not everyone is fully on board with being a part of the project – at least one council member said putting everything in […]
Man accused of third assault of same victim
A Burlington man out on bail after an argument turned physical in December is back in Racine County Jail – after allegedly assaulting the same person a second time in the city. Colten Ketchum, 23, remained in Racine County Jail Tuesday evening on a $5,000 bond. He is charged with […]
Zelich pleads guilty in ‘suitcase’ murder
By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER When a Kenosha County judge granted a motion made by prosecutors last month, it prompted Steven Zelich’s defense to accept a plea in Kenosha County Circuit Court Monday. Zelich, a former West Allis police officer, faced two charges of homicide – including one in Minnesota, […]
City, county, BASD will consider study of shared facility
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Recognizing a rare opportunity for collaboration that could lead to cost savings, officials from the City of Burlington, Burlington Area School District and Racine County on Monday agreed in principal to pursue a study of a shared government services building to be built in […]
Accused officer blew twice legal limit
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A City of Burlington police officer disciplined for his first drunken driving offense in December could be facing additional penalties. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department released the report of the Dec. 16 incident involving Officer Eric Mitchell, who hit a mailbox and road sign while driving […]
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