By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A popular late-summer fundraiser will change names, change locations – and perhaps no longer benefit local charities. DasFest USA, normally held the first weekend in August at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, will not be taking place this year, though it may come back in […]
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Whitewater Council selects firm for police staffing study
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT An outside consultant will soon be brought in to dive into the Whitewater Police Department’s organizational structure and bring forward possible recommendations on staffing, workload and other matters. The review comes as the current police force has worked to meet the growing needs within the […]
Routt in court on double homicide charges
After being charged last week in the double homicide of Gina and Emerson Weingart, Thomas Routt Jr. was in court Feb. 20. Routt voluntarily waved the right to a preliminary hearing through his attorney Russell Jones, and will have an arraignment hearing March 8 at 1:15 p.m. in room 3045 […]
No books banned following review
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a parent submitted a list of 444 books for review and possible removal in the Elkhorn Area School District, the review process finished last week with no books banned. District Administrator Jason Tadlock issued a news release through email Feb. 20 that began with a […]
Suspect charged in double homicide
According to a news release from the City of Elkhorn Police Department, the suspect being held in connection with a double homicide in Elkhorn Feb. 1 will be charged. Thomas Routt Jr., 57, of Elkhorn, had charges officially listed late Thursday on the Walworth County Jail Inmate site. Those charges […]
Whitewater could increase ride-share rates
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The cost to use an “agency” ride-share cab service in Whitewater could increase from the current rate of $9.50 per ride to $12 per ride to offset increasing costs. The city’s Finance Committee hashed over the rate hike proposal at a meeting Jan. 23 and […]
City updates ordinance on fences
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor amending the city’s ordinance on yards, specifically regarding allowable materials, at its Jan. 15 meeting. Following a motion to waive the first reading of the ordinance, City Zoning Administrator Allison Schwark – in attendance via Zoom – […]
Victims in Elkhorn double homicide identified
The City of Elkhorn police department released the names Thursday night of the victims in a double homicide in Elkhorn at the Sports Page Barr. The two victims were identified as 37-year-old Gina Weingart and 33-year-old Emerson Weingart, both of Elkhorn. The two were husband and wife. Earlier in the […]
UPDATED: Double homicide in Elkhorn confirmed
Updated, 2:30 p.m. – At a news conference this morning, law enforcement called the situation a “senseless act of violence.” Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen called the situation horrific, and said it is too early in the investigation for a suspect to be identified or to determine motive from the […]
Town of Delavan to explore shared services
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Town of Delavan Board approved sending a letter to neighboring municipalities on Jan. 23 soliciting input on shared services for fire and rescue. There was some question as to the responses the letter might generate considering the county is planning on studying shared […]
