Demons open state tournament 5:30 tonight By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – One of the best compliments is glowing praise from an opponent. Enter Union Grove head wrestling coach Andy Weis. “Burlington has enough talent to win it all,” he said earlier this season. “They are loaded top to […]
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City reviews protocol for snow removal enforcement
Complaints would go directly to DPW, rather than police dispatchers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A change in communication protocol related to residents who fail to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in the City of Burlington remains under consideration after a Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole meeting. The […]
Late surge ends Waterford’s Cinderella playoff run
Wolverines storm back, but run out of steam late By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] FORT ATKINSON – Maddie Anderson’s face said it all. Moments after the Waterford girls basketball season ended Thursday night in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal at Fort Atkinson High School, the defeated Wolverines slugged to […]
Krattiger captures elusive state wrestling title, Trautman shines on big stage
Practice partners finish illustrious careers in style By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Well into the ride home from Madison, Jared Krattiger realized he was still wearing his medal. After four years of waiting, it’s hard to blame him for not wanting to take it off. In his final match […]
Sheriff’s Office arrests alleged pedophile
Man from Indiana was caught in online sting The Racine County Sheriff’s office has arrested an Indiana man who allegedly traveled to Wisconsin intending to have sex with who he believed to be 11- and 15-year-old girls. The arrest of Richard A. Barney, 56, of St. John, Ind., on Wednesday […]
Wrestler throws birthday bash
Freshman Halter captures state championship By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] What a way to celebrate a birthday. On Saturday night at the Kohl Center in Madison, one day before his 15th birthday, Burlington High School freshman Hayden Halter enjoyed an early present at the WIAA state wrestling tournament. The 106-pounder […]
Can’t cramp his style
Howell overcomes physical challenge to complete his 32nd Birkebeiner By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by […]
Catholic Central’s Bleser shines in final act
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Burlington Co-op boys high school swimming coach Jake Hanson is refreshingly candid about Bailey Bleser’s performance at the WIAA Division 1 State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships. Bleser, who attends Catholic Central, advanced to state in the 200-yard individual medley, and finished 24th out […]
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Wracked by leg cramps that unceremoniously relegated him to his worst time in 32 races, Burlington’s Don Howell had to wonder if Saturday’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race would be his last. But by Monday, the sun was shining, yoga class was invigorating and a bike ride was […]
PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Burlington overpowers Milton, Catholic Central season ends
Safar, bigs help awaken sluggish Demons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] After limping into the postseason with two tough losses last week, the Burlington boys basketball team had the perfect opportunity to right the ship Tuesday night in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal. But the visiting Milton Red Hawks, […]