Officials cite hazardous conditions; consider year-round ban By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In a report to the full council Monday night, Alderman Michael Kluck informed fellow councilmembers the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee has been discussing issues concerning homeowners with sump pumps that discharge directly into city streets. […]
Sports & Other News
Charges filed in armed robberies
The Whitewater Police Department has filed charges in two separate robberies that occurred in 2016. Charges were filed with the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office on Feb. 2 in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Dec. 6 at the La Preferida grocery store at 132 W Main St., […]
Whippets battle Beloit Turner, but come up short
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent Whitewater Whippets boys basketball head coach Dan Gnatzig said after the team’s recent game against Beloit Turner that he was proud of the Whippets’ performance, despite coming up short. “I’m really proud of the way we battled,” Gnatzig said after the Jan. 31 game. “We stuck […]
Eminent domain not being pursued for Brooks Court parcels
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing a lack of information at a prior meeting, the East Troy Village Board this week rescinded a previous motion concerning the use of eminent domain for three landlocked parcels in the community. Prior to engaging in a robust discussion, Village President Randy Timms on Feb. […]
‘Annie’ to be performed at BFHS
The Big Foot High School Acting Company is set to take the stage with a performance of the classic, “Annie,” about an orphan who is befriended by a billionaire. Rachel Wenndt directs the musical; David Olson is the musical director; Mr. Greben serves as the set designer, and; Mitchell Schaefer […]
Hawk sworn in
UW-Whitewater PD swears in first K-9 officer By Ryan Spoehr Editor The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Department has a brand new officer on staff who enjoys investigating. However, this officer is one who is typically on all fours and will do his share of barking. That officer, known as “Hawk,” […]
VIP Services preparing for future changes
‘Building Full Lives’ grant to support community integration By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Taking steps now is a key component to new rules people with disabilities – and the sheltered workshops they’re employed at – will have to comply with in the future. VIP Services began preparing for those changes […]
Whitewater, Edgerton square off in rematch
Whippets’ last game vs. Edgerton started winning streak By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent The Whippets girls basketball team’s recent winning streak started with a 56-41 win at Edgerton two months ago. The two teams faced off in a rematch last week. After moving to 3-1 on the season after that game, […]
Girls go 1-1 for the week
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With a young and improving team, there’s certainly nothing lost by taking on some better competition. And that’s just what the East Troy High School girls squad did Feb. 4 – they didn’t pull out a win, but plenty of lessons were learned along the way. […]
Wrestlers head into post-season
Regional action begins Saturday at Big Foot By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With a young team competing at a big meet usually comes some ups and downs. But what also happens is those inexperienced athletes get a bit more comfortable in their surroundings. And when it comes to the East Troy […]
