By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The ballots have been counted and local voters supported both questions relative to an Elkhorn Area School District referendum: $22.9 million for further improvements to the district and an additional $300,000 annually. The $22.9 million, referred to as question one, is expected to have […]
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Big Foot lands 11 players on all-conference teams
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Eleven members of the Big Foot football team landed on All-Rock Valley Conference squads, according to voting results released this week. Leading the way were a trio of first-team selections, including junior quarterback Jackson Enz, who was named co-offensive player of the year. Enz, who also […]
Warhawks survive scare against Falcons
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent The Warhawks clinched their 35th conference title Saturday with a close, 27-20 overtime win over UW-River Falls at Perkins Stadium on Senior Day. It was the first overtime game UW-Whitewater has been involved in since 2002. “I’m very proud of our guys in the sense […]
Republicans ride wave of victory
Vruwink elected to State Assembly District 43 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Consider state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos – a seasoned veteran in the halls of the state capitol and political junkie since grade school – among those who were amazed by the results of Tuesday’s election. “It’s a […]
Two Whippets swim their way to state
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent On Nov. 5, the WIAA Sectionals took place at New Berlin Eisenhower High School and two different girls from Whitewater High School’s swim team qualified for the Division II state meet on Friday and Saturday at UW-Madison. Senior Anna Yeazel made the most of her […]
WUSD referendum passes by wide margin
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent More than two-thirds of all residents living within the Whitewater Unified School District’s boundaries backed a referendum asking for $23.5 million toward a series of renovation projects. According to unofficial election results, 6,209 district residents voted “yes” when asked if the district can exceed its spending […]
Darien couple get prison time for making meth
A former Darien couple were sentenced to two years and four years, respectively, in state prison for manufacturing meth in 2015. Heather A. Opper, 29, now of Wilton, pleaded guilty to manufacturing amphetamine and neglecting a child and was sentenced Jan. 29 to two years in state prison, two years […]
Republicans see multiple victories in area
Republicans see multiple victories in area By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Riding the national wave, local republicans did well at the polls Tuesday. In the 32nd and 33rd State Assembly Districts incumbents Tyler August and Cody Horlacher both held on to their seats by a large margin. August was challenged […]
ATC removes trees at Fellow Mortals
Company legally cleared to cut vegetation but cited for not getting permit By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent American Transmission Co. removed trees from most of the easement it owns on the property of Fellow Mortals Animal Hospital and on neighboring properties along Palmer Road in the Town of Geneva last […]
City, downtown organization inking new agreement
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent City of Whitewater officials are in the midst of drafting a 2017 agreement with Downtown Whitewater Inc., the nonprofit community organization that promotes businesses and other amenities in the heart of the community. Although Downtown Whitewater operates independently, the organization has long had a close working […]
