No evidence to back up Wheatland sighting, official says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Despite a reported sighting of a cougar in the Town of Wheatland Tuesday, there was no evidence to support the claim, according to a Department of Natural Resource official. Wildlife Biologist Marty Johnson, who oversees both […]
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New fire chief answers the call
Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty welcomes Fire Chief Alan Babe to the city after his hiring was officially approved at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Babe replaces Perry Howard, who resigned at the end of last year. (Photo by Jason Arndt)
A second helping of breakfast
Schaal family steps up for second straight year By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Last year went so well, the Schaal Family decided to step up and make “Breakfast on the Farm” happen again. For the second straight year after a 15-year break, Racine County will have a dairy breakfast, served […]
Neighbors concerned about proposed special ed house
But city backs request to rezone property for district program By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A plan to rezone a residential property to institutional use – for the sole purpose of housing an educational program for young adults with developmental disabilities – drew concerns from Burlington residents in Tuesday’s Common […]
Planners back zoning for special ed. facility
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District on Tuesday got approved for the next step in moving its Project Active Citizen program to a new home. The City of Burlington Plan Commission recommended approval of a request to rezone the property at 340 Church St. from single family […]
Residents ask town to restrict chickens near homes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For most people, the concept of raising chickens in a residential area likely involves single-digit numbers. One woman on Bohners Lake, however, has launched that number into the double digits – and her neighbors are none too happy. Several Bohners Lake residents came to the Town […]
Police say home where sex offender lived has been quiet
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While last week’s arrest of an unregistered sex offender near Cooper School has some residents worried, the apartment complex where he was housed hasn’t generated a large number of calls made to the police. City of Burlington Police Lt. Brian Zmudzinski said Monday the property at […]
Zelich case slated for trial
By Kellen Olshefski staff writer The case of a 54-year-old former West Allis police officer charged with dumping the bodies of two women in the Town of Geneva in 2014 is scheduled for a 12-person jury trial in October. However, according to court records, it appears the case may be […]
VIDEO: Champion Demons get noisy welcome back to Burlington; official parade set for Saturday
Fresh off their 6-4 victory over Arrowhead in the WIAA Division 1 state championship game, the Burlington High School Demons got a noisy escort back to Burlington late Thursday night. The Demons will get an official homecoming at 10 a.m. Saturday during a parade through the streets of downtown Burlington. […]
Raymond’s chief named city’s top firefighter
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington officials announced Tuesday that Alan Babe, a 21-year veteran of the Raymond Fire and Rescue Department, will be the city’s new fire chief. Babe “worked his way up through the ranks,” according to a news release issued by the city Tuesday morning, serving […]