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 […]

Public Works Garage off the table as site for future City Hall By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of eliminating the Public Works Garage as a potential site for a future City Hall during a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night. […]

Greater community supports kids’ brain tumor foundation fundraiser Earlier this summer, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s “Ride For The Kids” – a motorcycle charity ride – was held at was held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. The goal of the ride was to raise money to pay for research and […]

Jackson Creek bridge deck overlay work is scheduled for Thursday. Oct. 11 and travelers should plan alternate routes. Highway 67 from Morrissey Drive to Grant Street south of Elkhorn will be closed to all traffic, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. […]

PD given go-ahead to fill open patrolman position By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council approved a rezone of property purchased by Wilson Farm Meats at its meeting last week. According to Mayor Howie Reynolds at the Oct. 1 meeting, Wilson Farm Meats bought a small strip […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Human Resources Committee met Sept. 24 to discuss filling the Department of Parks and Recreation director vacancy. City Administrator Sam Tapson said requirements listed in the job description include a 4-year college or university degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or a […]

Star Elkhorn football player back home after life-altering accident By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Sitting around their wooden kitchen table, Matt and Hayley Lois are grateful and thankful on a foggy, mild Monday evening. They allude to acts of God and throw around words like miracle when talking about their […]