East Troy School District to host drug prevention event By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When it comes to preventing kids from using drugs, the first line of defense comes from home. To help area parents navigate the challenges of educating children in how to make good choices, the East Troy […]
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County has new public defender
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Walworth County has a new public defender to handle the cases of the county’s indigent who are charged with crimes. Michelle Anderson replaced Travis Schwantes, who transferred to the Milwaukee branch of the State Public Defenders Office after managing the Elkhorn office for four years. […]
Fire, EMS at forefront for Council
Councilmembers name it as a priority at budget workshop Monday By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff At the City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee’s budget workshop Oct. 24, members of the full council agreed fire and EMS staffing should be a priority in the coming year’s budget. With City Administrator […]
Taxicab service could trim hours, increase fares
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Taxicab service is expected to continue in Whitewater in 2017 as part of a public-private partnership, though several changes could be on the horizon. At a Common Council meeting Oct. 18, Doug Saubert, the city’s finance director, announced he was submitting a grant application request for […]
Strained relations
Conflicts create adversity for Village Board By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Oct. 17 meeting of the East Troy Village Board started off with resident John Jacoby vowing to question the board and its actions on a regular basis. “I’m going to come to every meeting and speak my 3 […]
Man charged with killing brother-in-law in Whitewater
A man charged with shooting and killing his brother-in-law in Whitewater Tuesday morning is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 4. Alan M. Johnson, 31, is scheduled to make an initial appearance on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide for the shooting death of Kenneth J. Myszkewicz, 43, in Whitewater […]
Council presented with 2017 budget
Public budget hearing slated for Nov. 14 By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council was presented with copies of City Administrator Sam Tapson’s transmittal letter and proposed 2017 budget at the Oct. 17 meeting. Tapson said councilmembers will meet for several budget sessions in the coming […]
Colorful march
Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater marching band make their way down Main Street Saturday morning in the annual Warhawk Homecoming parade. See more photos from the parade and coverage from the football game – the Warhwaks beat UW-Stevens Point 24-2 to remain undefeated this season – […]
Three take honors at National FFA Convention
Three Big Foot High School students recently made Big Foot High School proud, placing at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., last weekend, according to a post to the high school’s Facebook page. Big Foot High School’s Amelia Hayden placed first in the nation in Food Products and Processing […]
Homicide suspect in custody
Police believe it was a targeted incident A Whitewater man was murdered earlier this week and the lone suspect is in custody, according to police. Ken Myszkewicz, 43, was found dead in his home on West Peck Street in Whitewater early Tuesday morning. Police had received a 911 call for […]
