Author: Jason Arndt

  • Lady Panthers’ sprinter Martin moves forward

    Wilmot Union High School junior Maddie Martin, who qualified in two events the WIAA Division 1 state track meet in La Crosse, is moving on to Saturday’s 400-meter finals when she registered a time of 58.14 for 10th best. Martin qualified in the 1,600-relay team that consisted of senior Rebecca Alter and juniors Rachel Kostrova…

  • Man found dead in Lily Lake involved in domestic dispute

      He had been reported missing after tactical situation in Wheatland By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A man found dead along the Lily Lake shoreline Saturday was involved in an earlier domestic dispute that required the Sheriff’s Tactical Team. According to Sgt. Daniel Ruth of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Richard L. Warnke Sr. became…

  • Four Falcons vie for state track medals

      By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two years removed from a WIAA Division 1 state appearance, Westosha Central senior Sydney Rau is making a return in a different event, capturing a sectional title in the pole vault at Stoughton May 26. Rau is not the only qualifier, however, with junior Amanda Sabourin placing third in…

  • Central’s Petersen performing last recital in Illinois Sunday

    For several years, Bianca Visk of Salem has worked with piano students on classical pieces of the Beethoven era, and two of her newest graduates expect to showcase their acquired talents in Senior Recital at Ingleside’s Indian Hill Bible Church Sunday. Jeneva Petersen, a Bristol resident, has studied with Visk for five years while performing…

  • Bykowski comes through in clutch

      BY REPORT STAFF Led by the strong pitching performance of Parker Krumm, Westosha Central defeated visiting Racine Case, and advanced to a WIAA Division 1 regional final June 2 at Ginger Beaumont Field in Burlington. Krumm, who tossed five innings, allowed three runs on five hits, in spite of weather conditions. “Parker did the…

  • Central tennis pair qualify for state meet

    George Capelli and Lucas Graveley get in as special qualifiers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For George Capelli, it was the last shot at a WIAA State Tennis berth, and the Westosha Central senior got in as a special qualifier with junior Lucas Graveley on May 27. The Westosha Central duo, who has compiled a…

  • Judge steps away from Twin Lakes beating trial

    Move due to conflict of interest, prosecutor says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The trial of a Twin Lakes man accused of a Christmas morning beating has been put on hold, after a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge stepped away, citing conflict of interest according to Assistant District Andrew Burgoyne. Alexander Garcia, 25, was bound…

  • Court of Appeals grants stay in placement of Wheatland sex offender

    Property red-tagged due to building code violations By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After three motions to stay placement of a convicted sex offender at a Geneva Road property in Wheatland, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals gave the Town of Wheatland a reprieve Tuesday evening. The Court of Appeals, who denied a Town of Wheatland motion,…

  • Wightman notches academic honors while excelling on field

    NHS President Wilmot’s Outstanding Senior By Jason Arndt Staff Writer It’s the end of the school year which means it’s time for senior pictures San Antonio, school prom, and award season! After a long, hard year, it’s always good to celebrate these things. According to Wilmot Union High School instructor Gina Greil, senior Sawyer Wightman…

  • Body found in Lily Lake shoreline Saturday

    Authorities believe it is 49-year-old Wheatland man Kenosha County authorities are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man found in the water along the Lily Lake shoreline in the Town of Wheatland Saturday. The man, presumably 49-year-old Richard L. Warnke Sr.., according to a Sheriff’s Department press release, was discovered by a local resident before 1:30…