Artist at work

Artist at work

(Burlington Standard Press, Jan. 29, 2026) Burlington’s Mike Austin fine tunes his ice sculpture featuring a turtle during the 2025 Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington. This year’s festival is slated for Feb. 7. (Jason...
A special vistor

A special vistor

(Elkhorn Independent, Jan. 29, 2026) Elkhorn culinary arts teacher Jenny Wehmeier took time to introduce the food at the Pro-Am Culinary Showdown Sunday with the help of her “partner,” Remy. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
Fine cuisine – showdown style

Fine cuisine – showdown style

(Elkhorn Independent, Jan. 29, 2026) The second annual Pro-Am Culinary Showdown was held Sunday at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan. The team from the Career and College Academy and Simple Food Ground brings their dish to the judges. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
Driving toward the basket

Driving toward the basket

(Delavan Enterprise, Jan. 29, 2026) Delavan-Darien’s Haaken Hovestol (4) drives hard to the basket during an away game last week against University School of Milwaukee. Hovestol tied for a team-high 14 points, but the Comets lost the game, 68-52. (Sean McKean...
THOMAS J. KOJIS

THOMAS J. KOJIS

Thomas J. “Tom” Kojis, 72, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2026, in his hometown, leaving behind a legacy of passion, community involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born on Feb. 5, 1953, in Waterford, Tom was the cherished husband of...