Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Saturday, January 11, 2025
School’s Broadcasting Club steps up its livestreams of events By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer At a time when staying connected can be quite a challenge, the Elkhorn Area High School Broadcasting Club is not only succeeding but growing by leaps and bounds. Gina Rand, a computer specialist for the Elkhorn […]
The $2.6 million project would retain rural design and more By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent After hearing about a feasibility study conducted on the Green Acres and Oakwood subdivision roadways, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of a task order that will allow Kapur to begin the […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After receiving a specific certification from higher-up authorities, the Whitewater Police Department could be privy to grants in the coming years to fortify specific programs within the community. But the certification, according to officials, is just one of multiple steps and, at this point, does not […]
The agreement is in place during postseason competition By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School wrestling team is in the midst of a historic season. The Comets are in position to potentially advance to the team state tournament for what would be only the second time in school […]
Chicago native can’t see his own movie, reaches out for private showing By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With the ever-changing landscape at area movie theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer and fewer people are going to movies as part of date night or really for any reason. Many are afraid […]
Beginning Feb. 1, it will be at the Community Engagement Center After conducting more than 19,000 COVID-19 tests as part of UW System’s “surge testing” program, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is extending operations into the spring by opening a new testing clinic at the Community Engagement Center. The location, at […]
Effort is a partnership among Walworth County chambers By Kate Abbe Contributor Walworth County has six acting chambers, a visitors’ bureau and an economic alliance organization that help provide support and resources to over 1,000 businesses. This number continues to grow as business owners find value in partnering with organizations […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a year under the microscope, Whitewater officials revamped the city’s sign ordinance to sync it up with a pivotal federal ruling. The Common Council on Jan. 19 held a second, and final, reading of Whitewater’s revised sign ordinance. Tweaks to the existing document occurred throughout […]
Surplus funds to be used to offset debt on the project By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In discussing a change order last week for the City Hall project in Elkhorn that will add wainscoting throughout the entire building rather than just public areas, City Administrator Jim Heilman noted the project is […]
More than 73% of families chose to return over virtual option “The Whitewater Unified School District was proud and excited to welcome students back for face-to-face instruction, on Monday,” District Administrator Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty said in a press release. She said students began the day with cheerful greetings from their […]
