RACINE – Cash bonds were set Tuesday afternoon for a Sturtevant couple who were arrested over the weekend on an array of drug-related charges. A $25,000 cash bond was set […]
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Sturtevant Couple Held On Multiple Drug Charges
YORKVILLE – A Sturtevant couple was being held in the Racine County Jail following their arrest on multiple drug-related charges at a motel here Sunday afternoon. Paul E. Braun, 49, […]
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Woman injured in car versus pedestrian crash on County Line Road
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE – A 36-year-old woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a car versus pedestrian crash Friday, Oct. 8 in the 2000 block of County Line Road. Deputies […]
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Yorkville Board of Education and Administration Hires Dr. Mark Rollefson as Superintendent of Yorkville JT #2
The Yorkville Board of Education and Administration has hired Dr. Mark Rollefson to serve as their next superintendent. Dr. Rollefson has 31 years of education experience including 23 years in […]
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Union Grove Man Charged After Threatening Wife
YORKVILLE – Racine County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended a Union Grove man who had attempted to run his wife’s vehicle off the road here Thursday. Mark L. Naeve, 53, of […]
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16 and older? Get your COVID-19 vaccine, Racine County officials say
RACINE COUNTY – As of Monday, all Wisconsin residents 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Racine County officials reported “plenty of appointments available” at sites throughout […]
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Fire Destroys Vacant Yorkville Farmhouse
YORKVILLE – A vacant farmhouse in the 18100 block of Spring Street was destroyed by fire here early Wednesday. A Racine County Sheriff’s Office deputy, on routine patrol about 2:30 […]
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Teen Eludes Officers; Apprehended by Dog
YORKVILLE – An Illinois teen, who initially sped away from Racine County Sheriff’s deputies, was apprehended by a deputy’s dog on Monday evening. The driver, Kamryn Harris, 18, of Zion, […]
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Man Sleeping in Car Arrested on 7th OWI
ROCHESTER – A Yorkville man found sleeping in a car parked at a gas station here Tuesday was arrested on a 7th offense of Operating While Impaired, according to the […]
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Accidents Close I-94/41 Sunday Morning
YORKVILLE – Traffic accidents blamed on icy conditions and careless driving closed southbound lanes of Interstate 94/41 and damaged a Racine County Sheriff’s Office squad here Sunday morning. Deputies responded […]
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New Principal to start at Yorkville Elementary School
Mr. Bill Ticha was approved during the July 22nd monthly board meeting to become the new principal at Yorkville School. Bill is coming to lead the 4K – 8th grad […]
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Yorkville School Supports Local Families
In January of 2020, Yorkville Elementary School held a toilet paper drive for Love Inc. and the Union Grove Area Food Bank, two social services that provide food and basic […]
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Abandoned car on fire causes closures on I-94
YORKVILLE, WI – A vehicle was started on fire and abandoned Wednesday afternoon on I-94 early. The Racine County Communications Center was notified of an accident near the State Highway […]
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UPDATE: Wrong way driver arrested on I-94 in Racine County
YORKVILLE, WI – A Milwaukee man was arrested by deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department early Monday morning after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 94. Emergency services […]
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UPDATE: Couple killed in car versus motorcycle crash
UPDATE 5:54 p.m.: Officials with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department have identified the names of the couple killed in the crash as Phillip Burmeister, 65, and Nadine Burmeister, 62. The […]