Author: Jason Arndt

  • Officials ready for Obregon trial

    One motion hangs in balance with trial slated for Sept. 26 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Aside from one sticking point, Kenosha County Circuit Court officials are ready for the trial of Andrew Obregon, a 33-year-old Bristol resident accused of murder and 27 other felony counts. With exception of a smile directed at family members…

  • Twin Lakes honored law enforcement Sunday

    Back the Badge in remembrance of 9/11 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When two planes crashed into New York’s Twin Towers 15 years ago, thousands of lives were lost, including law enforcement and fire officials. On Sunday, in remembrance of 9/11, service personnel received notes of appreciation from the public in ceremonies throughout the United…

  • Silver Lake last to say yes to library agreement

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Following agreement by four other municipalities, the Silver Lake Village Board unanimously approved the Community Library agreement at its regular meeting Sept. 7. Noting scheduling, the members of the Silver Lake Village Board were the last to approve the intergovernmental library agreement. The agreement puts in place a nine-member board, consisting…

  • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Wilmot defeats visiting Racine Lutheran Thursday

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Coming off a challenging loss to host Burlington High School Tuesday, Wilmot Union High School’s girls volleyball squad came to play Thursday against visiting non conference opponent Racine Lutheran, a team they lost to last year. The Panthers, who entered Thursday’s contest at 9-8 overall, narrowly edged the Crusaders in…

  • Ground and pound

    Late surge pushes Panthers to 4-0 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Against unbeaten Wilmot Union High School Sept. 9, Elkhorn coach Tom Lee knew what to expect, a high-speed offense. The Panther offense hit the ground early, and often, producing 211 of 283 total offensive yards to defeat Elkhorn 30-6 and stayed unbeaten at 4-0.…

  • BREAKING: Authorities call Wheatland fire ‘suspicious’

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Authorities are classifying a vehicle fire, leaving one dead, as suspicious in the Town of Wheatland Friday. The fire at the parking lot of Best Bargains Store, 6515 352nd St., started before 8 a.m., according to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release. Along with the Sheriff’s Department, Town of…

  • BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Falcons start SLC slate 2-0

    According to Wayne Schultz, the Westosha Central High School boys volleyball squad has exhibited strong teamwork, an asset that has been instrumental in the Falcons’ first two wins in Southern Lakes Conference history. The Falcons, who edged host Union Grove High School Sept. 7 in three sets (25-17, 25-16, 25-21), added their second victory against…

  • Twin Lakes beating suspect pleads guilty

    Garcia, 25, jailed since brutal Christmas morning attack By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Alexander Garcia, a 25-year-old Twin Lakes man, faces sentencing Oct. 21 after he pleaded guilty to felony aggravated battery last week, according to a Kenosha County prosecutor. Garcia, 25, was bound over for a trial scheduled Sept. 12, when a jury expected…

  • GIRLS SWIMMING: Westosha’s Koeppel pitches in for Badger co-op

    Panthers’ Lauren Pryor contributes on relay squads Westosha Central High School sophomore Claire Koeppel collected two first place finishes to help the Lake Geneva Badger co-op girls swimming team defeat host Whitewater 120-50 Tuesday. In addition to Westosha Central, the Badger co-op includes Wilmot Union High School, Williams Bay and Walworth Big Foot. In the…

  • BOYS SOCCER: Krause/Cummings help Falcons avoid defeat

    Courtesy of a senior Tyler Krause header goal, assisted by freshman Davin Cummings, the Westosha Central High School boys soccer team avoided a Southern Lakes Conference loss to visiting Union Grove Tuesday. However, a Broncos penalty kick by Max Wagner in the second half left the game in a 1-1 stalemate at the end of…