By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER When a Kenosha County judge granted a motion made by prosecutors last month, it prompted Steven Zelich’s defense to accept a plea in Kenosha County Circuit Court Monday. Zelich, a former West Allis police officer, faced two charges of homicide – including one in Minnesota, […]
Sports & Other News
City, county, BASD will consider study of shared facility
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Recognizing a rare opportunity for collaboration that could lead to cost savings, officials from the City of Burlington, Burlington Area School District and Racine County on Monday agreed in principal to pursue a study of a shared government services building to be built in […]
Burlington ramps up energy to whitewash Waterford
Demons start stretch run with pivotal conference win By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] WATERFORD – The final score reads Burlington 65, Waterford 58, but the actual game told a different story Thursday night at Waterford Union High School. The Demons, losers of seven of their previous eight, came out firing […]
COACH OF THE YEAR: Hometown girl took team on magical run
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The talent was top-notch. Conference player of the year Madison Blair was the leading scorer, but Jenna Bouffiou, Shauna Malchine and Tiffany Stiewe made for a fearsome foursome. Toss in four more seniors, and the experienced Lady Wolverines finished 23-3 and were a few […]
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: 3-sport star Heiligenthal sets tone on, off court
Catholic Central senior was all-MCC in basketball, baseball, football By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Ben Heiligenthal is a refreshing throwback to the good old days of high school sports. While most kids specialize in one sport and play it year-round nowadays, the Catholic Central senior is a jack-of-all-trades. Heiligenthal […]
Burlington roughs up rival for 3rd straight win
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Only a sophomore, Jessa Burling is turning into the best all-around basketball player in the Southern Lakes Conference. Fortunately for the Burlington Demons, they’re reaping the benefits and climbing up the SLC standings. Burlington knocked off rival Waterford, last year’s conference champion, on Tuesday […]
Accused officer blew twice legal limit
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A City of Burlington police officer disciplined for his first drunken driving offense in December could be facing additional penalties. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department released the report of the Dec. 16 incident involving Officer Eric Mitchell, who hit a mailbox and road sign while driving […]
Slip sliding away
Bench provides spark as Waterford routs Elkhorn
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team overcame a sluggish start to the second half and beat Elkhorn 51-30 Jan. 22 in a Southern Lakes Conference game at Elkhorn. The Wolverines (4-11, 2-6 SLC) lost 57-42 Jan. 19 in a non-conference game at home […]
SPORTS SHORTS: Catholic Central girls struggle at home
BBW gymnastics enjoys season-high score By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent And Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The girls of the Catholic Central basketball team hope to put showings like Saturday’s behind them. Saturday was their only game of the week, but it ended poorly for the Lady Toppers. They hope […]
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