By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor How do you sum up this winter? Simply put, Director of Public Works Craig Workman has said there’s been more than one snow event – or weather event – every week this winter. “It’s been a long one, that’s for sure,” said Workman. “I don’t remember […]
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Weather-related crashes close Highway 11 in Walworth County
High winds and whiteout conditions have contributed to several crashes in Walworth County, including two incidents this morning on Highway 11 that happened within hours of each other. The first crash occurred at about 8 a.m. this morning, resulting in the Sheriff’s Department closing Highway 11 at Highway 120 until […]
District prepares way for 4K
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet knew plans would need to be made if the district approved 4-year-old kindergarten. But because he couldn’t make those plans ahead of time – and appear to put pressure on the board to approve the 4K program – now […]
Heavy winds and precipitation likely to create hazardous driving in area
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy winds along with overnight rain and snow that will affect morning commuters. The weather service has issued a wind advisory in the overnight Thursday through mid-morning Friday. The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds commuters that the road conditions may change quickly and become hazardous […]
Woman injured in stabbing in Town of Dover
A woman is recovering from knife wounds and the man suspected of injuring her has been arrested following an incident in the Town of Dover early Thursday morning. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was taken by rescue personnel to Wheaton Franciscan Racine for treatment of non-life-threatening […]
Council OKs power to recall unused liquor licenses
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington will be able to recall liquor licenses that aren’t being used, thanks to a new ordinance unanimously approved by the City Council Tuesday night. The ordinance will allow city staff to dismiss the ability to purchase or renew a liquor license if […]
City looks at loosening temporary sign rules
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After gaining approval from the City of Burlington Plan Commission last week, the Common Council voiced no objections Tuesday night to a proposed change to the city’s temporary signs ordinance. The ordinance changes will be as follows: • Inflatable advertising devices or signs will be allowed […]
Hoffman, Karweik advance in WGSD primary
A vote count conducted Wednesday morning by Waterford Graded School District officials determined candidate Tom Hoffman (320 votes) to be the top votegetter and Jordan Karweik (171 votes) as second, in the Feb. 18 primary election. Hoffman and Karweik now advance to the April 1 spring election, vying for a […]
Lions to host Daytona 500 party
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As NASCAR gets ready to kick off the 2014 season Sunday, so does the Burlington Lions Club. The Lions will host their 15th annual Daytona 500 Party Sunday at Veterans Terrace in Burlington. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the party will run through the conclusion […]
BHS ready for state superintendent’s visit
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington High School is also finalizing its preparations for when Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers comes to town next week. Evers will be at BHS Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. BHS Principal Eric Burling said in an email to staff on Friday […]
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