Elkhorn Oktoberfest on Oct. 20 started out with blue sky and sunshine but quickly gave way to high winds, rain and sleet. It included a 5K run/2-mile walk, vendors, food including a chili cook-off, wine and beer tasting and the revealing of this year’s Christmas Card design but was […]

Consistent capacity, overflow issues cited as reasons it’s needed By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving Strand Associates to conduct a review of the City’s Nettesheim Lift Station at its Oct. 15 meeting. Alderman Tim Shiroda was absent from that meeting […]

Out of the Darkness Community Walk Oct. 27 in Elkhorn The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance and a walk that unites a community – a time to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and our loved ones. […]

By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Austin Muetzel was recognized for achieving Eagle Scout rank at his Eagle Court of Honor. He was presented the merit badge sash at the Sept. 18 ceremony – more than a year after beginning the process. The main portion of Muetzel’s project toward the ranking […]

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 26 for an Elkhorn man charged with a drunken driving crash that injured his 24-year-old passenger. Gregory A. Christian, 22, was charged Oct. 12 in Walworth County Circuit Court with injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle causing great bodily harm and operating […]

Goal is to raise $1,000 by celebration date for county’s K9 unit By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A local veterinarian office will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this week with an open house event. It will wrap up a fundraiser for the county’s K9 unit the same day. Animal Clinic of […]

Suspect dies at scene following vehicle pursuit A pursuit that began in Waukesha County last night came to an end in Elkhorn when a man was shot by a Walworth County deputy and died at the scene, according to officials. The suspect vehicle had been called in as driving recklessly […]

It includes a car show, wine and beer tasting, a chili cook-off and community groups By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer For those looking to celebrate the German tradition in an event that’s suitable for the entire family, consider a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in Veterans Park and […]

      In conjunction with United Way of Walworth County, more than 140 Elkhorn Area High School students participate in the 3rd Annual Day of Action Sept. 29. Volunteer Connection set-up projects at several locations including the Walworth County Historical Society where Gretta Block, Ashley Malsch, Emily Poeschel and Olivia Lysaght […]