Aranda’s goalkeeping helps Elks reach first state tourney since 2011 By Chris Bennett Correspondent Elkhorn Area High School boys soccer coach BZ Kayser said goalkeeper Teyatzin Aranda, who didn’t face many shots this season, would someday need to earn his keep. Aranda paid Kayser in full Saturday in a WIAA […]
Sports & Other News
Lady Elks take third at conference meet
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls swim team did not win a title in a single event Saturday in the Southern Lakes Conference Varsity Swim Meet at Jefferson High School. But the Elks still finished third in the eight-team field on the strength of their depth. […]
Loss of jobs high on candidates list in 33rd Assembly District
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Both candidates in the 33rd State Assembly District race say job loss is one of the biggest problems facing the district and its residents. Incumbent Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) and challenger Brandon White (D-Jefferson) cited the loss of jobs at Tyson and McCain Foods and the […]
$22.9 million on ballot Tuesday
School district looks to make further improvements to district By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When residents turn out Tuesday to cast their vote for the next President of the United States, it won’t be the only decision they’ll be asked to make. Tuesday’s ballot will also feature a two-part referendum […]
Newcomer challenges August in the 32nd
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff State Rep. Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) is being challenged by newcomer Christine Welcher (D-East Troy) in the 32nd State Assembly race. The 32nd Assembly District includes parts of Walworth, Kenosha and Racine counties, with the cities of Lake Geneva and Delavan, the villages of East […]
Warhawks improve to 8-0 with win over Blugolds
Patterson a scoring machine with four touchdowns By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent University of Wisconsin-Whitewater running back Drew Patterson continued his impressive season last Saturday as he helped Warhawks strengthen their chances of the team earning its 35th conference title. The Warhawks went into UW-Eau Claire Oct. 29 and beat […]
Man charged with killing brother-in-law in Whitewater
A man charged with shooting and killing his brother-in-law in Whitewater last week is scheduled to appear in court today. 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 on […]
City dips into reserves to cover treatment plant costs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the words of Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell, work within Whitewater’s oft-discussed wastewater treatment facility is on a path toward “steady progress.” But alongside the upward momentum has been a series of unexpected costs that have driven up the cost of the remodeling project, which […]
State Champs!
Girls cross country team brings home the title By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Predicting a state championship is almost impossible to do – it takes a combination of skill, talent and maybe even a little bit of luck to pull that off. But after two miles of Saturday’s Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic […]
Fall back on Sunday
Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning. Readers are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. The annual time change is also a good opportunity to check and replace weak batteries in smoke detectors and other safety devices.