Big Foot High School classes will resume as normal tomorrow morning after a search by various local agencies found no explosive devices, according to a press release from the school. Students were released early Tuesday from Big Foot Union High School after the school was informed of an in-house […]
Sports & Other News
Chiropractor brings FirstLine Therapy to Walworth
Kate Dawson, a local chiropractor, recently joined Walworth’s Community Chiropractic Center, 541 Kenosha St., bringing a therapeutic lifestyle change program along with her. According to the press release, Dawson specializes in helping members of the community who feel they have lost their health through a therapeutic lifestyle change program known […]
Bullis named UW-Whitewater head football coach
The six-time national champion University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team has a new head coach. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Amy Edmonds named Kevin Bullis, a defensive assistant for the Warhawk football team for seven seasons. Bullis, who has served as interim head coach, took over on Monday. “We […]
Swim team goes in WHS record books
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Whitewater High School boys swimming team defeated Burlington 103-67 last week to finish at 4-2 in conference and take the season with the best conference record overall for the first time in school history. “The team knew they had to win this meet,” head […]
City adopts complete streets ordinance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a lengthy series of reviews and discussion, Whitewater officials have backed an ordinance that will take the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists into consideration as future street improvements are eyed within the city. While a few wordsmithing changes are expected, the Common Council on Jan. […]
Sailing to the top
East Troy native named Yachtswoman of the Year Stephanie Roble, has been named the 2014 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. A first-time shortlisted nominee, she was recognized by the selection panel for her versatility; her accomplishments as a skipper and as a crew; and her competitive successes on a variety […]
Big Foot student advances to state oratorical competition
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Big Foot High School Senior Carlie O’Donnell recently participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. A press release from Big Foot High School said O’Donnell first competed in the Sharon American Legion Post 130 contest on Jan. 8 and then moved on to compete in the […]
Ice Break
The Wisconsin team, consisting of Neal Vogt, Mike Nehs and Mark Hurst, work to achieve the snow work of art they pictured in their minds. (Penny Gruetzmacher Photo)
Comets run hot against Wilmot, cold against Badgers
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys basketball team played one of its best games of the season last week in an 81-72 upset over Wilmot and one of the worst halves of the season, in a 69-35 loss to Lake Geneva Badger. “We are essentially a Dr. […]
Sweet 17 for the Lady Whippets
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent In most of their games this season – and at 17-0 there is plenty to use for comparison – the Whitewater High School girls basketball team has put together a single quarter in which their dominance was a force to be reckoned with by their […]