By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the latest drawing of battle lines over diversity, equity and inclusion by the federal government, the Trump administration announced last week that all K-12 school districts must certify they are following federal civil rights law and end any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices. While […]
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Elkhorn to add two Flock cams
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its March 17 meeting, the City of Elkhorn common council voted 5-0 in favor of increasing the Elkhorn Police Department budget by $6,300 for software maintenance services this year to obtain two additional Flock cameras, a purchase made possible thanks to the continued partnership and […]
Recap of Tuesday’s election results
Several referendums were on Tuesday’s ballot, with a school referendum in Whitewater passing, while Elkhorn’s failed. Whitewater Unified School District, with all votes in from Walworth, Rock and Jefferson County, passed its referendum with 3,012 “yes” votes and 2,755 “no” votes. Elkhorn’s, meanwhile, failed, with 4,057 “no” votes and 3,446 […]
Schools partner to provide program with ‘character’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With a gathering at Gateway Technical College that featured six students, numerous teachers and administration, the Elkhorn and Delavan-Darien School Districts showed off a new partnership Jan. 22. The program is called Craftsman With Character – a semester-long initiative connecting students with skilled trades and emphasizing […]
Agreement with Sheriff’s Office extended through April
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its Dec. 2 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of extending an agreement between the city and Walworth County for law enforcement services through April 30. The council had previously approved an agreement between the city and county on September […]
Elkhorn parade, Let It Glow this weekend
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With a little old and a little new, the holiday season is ready to begin this weekend in the City of Elkhorn. With Uncle Hunk’s Junk Park in the process of its renovations, the annual Christmas Card Parade and Let It Glow event will have the […]
Delays deepen grief for families in double homicide
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s a well-documented issue – the Wisconsin State Crime Lab is running behind on processing evidence. The problem is a political football that has been punted around, with an audit showing that turnaround times have slowed and both Republicans and Democrats pointing a finger at the […]
Elkhorn fire department looks to replace ladder truck
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council is discussing how to move forward with replacing the Elkhorn Area Fire Department’s aerial truck. At the council’s Nov. 11 meeting, Fire Chief Trent Eichmann said the department’s 1999 American LaFrance, 100-foot, rear-mounted aerial truck could no longer be kept […]
Perfection denied as Elks fall in state title tilt
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Through 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, Elkhorn and Waukesha West were locked in a defensive battle in the WIAA Division 2 Boys Soccer Championship. Even when the match went to a penalty kick shootout, points were hard to come by. Unfortunately for […]
EASD holds community info session on referendum
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District hosted a community information meeting regarding its upcoming operational referendum on the November ballot on Monday night at Elkhorn Area High School, offering community members an opportunity to learn more about the referendum and ask the school board and district administrators […]
