By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It is seemingly every fisherman’s lament – catch more game fish. The Waterford Union High School ice fishing team felt the sting of that ages-old adage Feb. 17 in the 2018 Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association State Ice Fishing Championship in Minoqua. The Wolverines sent […]
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Week of events raises funds for all-abilities playground
The Waterford High School National Honor Society had its NHS and Best Buddy inclusive week earlier this month. Activities throughout the week raised funds for an all-abilities playground to be built at Whitford Park. Among the events was casual and comfy jeans week. Schools and businesses that participated in the […]
Threat to ‘shoot up school’ leads to student’s arrest
A 15-year-old Union Grove High School student was arrested Monday on charges of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct after school officials told authorities he had thoughts of “shooting up the school,” according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. Other students reported the incident to school officials and said the […]
Crystal Ball raises $90,000 for wound care program
Obstetrician Majewski, Miller family honored at annual event The 15th annual Crystal Ball brought in more than 250 people and raised $90,000 to launch a new hyperbaric medicine and wound care program at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, according to the event’s organizers. The event was held Feb. 3 at […]
Waterford slays rival Union Grove, captures regional crown
Rohner averaging 26 in playoffs By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Minutes after upsetting rival Union Grove, the Waterford girls basketball team proudly carried its WIAA regional championship plaque over to their student section and led a boisterous chant of “We believe that we will win.” The sixth-seeded Wolverines, who […]
Waterford’s Krattiger, Burlington’s Halter capture state wrestling titles
Trautman falls in final seconds By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Jared Krattiger envisioned this moment in the fall when he bypassed playing football for the first time in his high school career in order to heal up for wrestling season. A University of Wisconsin wrestling recruit, the Waterford senior’s absence […]
Teen allegedly pushed man down stairs
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 28 for a Burlington teenager charged with pushing her mom’s friend down the stairs. Kamri A. Koenig, 17, was charged Jan. 16 in Racine County Circuit Court with disorderly conduct and substantial battery. According to the criminal complaint, Koenig pushed her mom’s friend […]
Rohner, Waterford upset Burlington in playoff overtime thriller
Sophomore standout goes off for 27 despite fouling out By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] BURLINGTON – Despite a 7-15 record, the Waterford girls varsity basketball team outscored its opponents, just barely, during the regular season. What better time than the postseason to have the law of averages finally decide to […]
Union Grove denies Westosha, captures outright conference title
Broncos claim first SLC championship since 2014 By Jason Arndt [email protected] Unlike the last two seasons, when the Westosha Central High School boys basketball team had an upper hand in its games against Southern Lakes Conference opponent Union Grove, the Broncos solved the puzzle in 2017-18. The Broncos, who […]
UPDATE: Resident found dead in home ravaged by fire
Man was the lone occupant of home, according to authorities Authorities confirmed a person living in the home that was ravaged by fire in the Town of Spring Prairie Friday morning was found dead inside. “The fire was extinguished quickly and a single occupant of the home was located in […]
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