A 2-year-old Burlington boy died March 24 in what law enforcement officials are calling an accident. Wyatt Johansen’s death was handled by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, although Town of Waterford police would normally have handled the call. Town of Waterford Police Chief Tom Ditscheit said his squads were administering […]
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Town race offers familiar face as challenger
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Town of Waterford has two incumbents and a challenger fighting for two seats this spring. The newcomer is Teri Jendusa Nicolai, a domestic abuse survivor whose story is known nationwide. The two incumbents are Jan Alvey and Timothy Szeklinski. Jan Alvey (Inc.) Age: 67 […]
Nielsen overwhelming choice of local lawyers
The Racine County Bar Association released the results of its judicial qualification poll Tuesday, with Mark Nielsen easily leading the poll. Members of the bar association were asked to vote on the qualifications of the two candidates for Racine County Circuit Court Judge Branch 4 – Joseph Seifert and Nielsen. […]
Students get chance to show off at UW-W
By Tom Ganser Correspondent More than 150 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater undergraduate students showed off the results of their research studies or creative projects during the 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Day March 16. The results were presented in a variety of formats, including poster sessions displaying a summary of the several […]
Raymond School honor roll
Second Trimester Grade 8: Riley P. Morrison, Mackenzie R. Geschke, Geneva L. Hebron, Kyleigh D. Ray, Brandon G. Krivsky, Xenia R. Montgomery, Meaghen R. Lehner, Autumn Kopac, Izabella Demarest, Gage N. Hanzel, Drayton B. Doberstein, Ethan T. Squires, Kathryn L. Risch, Madison L. Cerny, Colin P. Young, Hannah C. Owen, […]
Three injured in SUV vs. U-Haul crash
Three people were injured – one critically, when a sport utility vehicle and U-Haul collided March 19 on Highway 36 in the Town of Lyons. The crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on Highway 36 east of Overhill Court. A 2003 Acura SUV traveling west on Highway 36 crossed the centerline […]
An issue of leadership: Mayor, former mayor to square off in April 5 election
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor At the heart of the City of Burlington mayoral race in the April 5 election is a simple question. Has the city been properly managed under the guidance of Mayor Bob Miller over the last eight years, or is it a time for change? Not surprisingly, […]
Son charged with murder in Hales Corners
A missing woman’s remains were found in a Muskego landfill Sunday, and her son is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Julie Rozewicz, 68, was reported missing Friday. On Sunday, her remains were found in Emerald Park Landfill in Muskego. Her son, Robert, 40, was charged Tuesday after the remains […]
Breaking news: threat made at Union Grove High School
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling confirmed a threat was made at Union Grove Union High this morning. “At this point, there’s no information to verify that school students are in danger,” Schmaling said in a text about 2:30 p.m. Students remained at school for the day, while David J. Kopecky […]
BASD facility ideas will go to public sessions
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Before consultant Nick Kent even presented the various facilities options it is providing the district, Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet made one thing clear. “This is not the end by any means,” Smet said. And after Kent, of Plunkett Raysich Architects, finished laying out […]
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