By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After seeking clarification from the U.S. Department of Education related to Title VI compliance requirements and not getting a response, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction declined the USDE certification request. In the news release the department issued April 18, the DPI cited an “alarming lack […]
Sports & Other News
Whitewater commission reviews autumnal art event
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Spring might be setting in, but a Whitewater panel recently turned their thoughts and attention toward autumn and an event designed to showcase local artists and the city’s rich repository of talent. Members of the city’s Public Art Commission met recently to hash over plans for […]
Town of Delavan expanding fire protection to Walworth, Fontana
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Fontana and the Town of Walworth that will expand the service area of the town’s fire and EMS service on April 15. The board discussed the agreement in February. According to […]
City seeking 120-day extension to SRO agreement
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT An existing agreement between the City of Whitewater and Whitewater Unified School District concerning school resource officers could be terminated, though officials on the municipal side are seeking a 120-day extension. WUSD Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty sent Police Chief Dan Meyer a memorandum on April 9, […]
East Troy officials have high hopes for multi-use trail
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT While there are still a number of questions, a potential 7-mile multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists has East Troy officials optimistic about the bevy of possible opportunities on the horizon. The East Troy Electric Railroad is a focal point of the proposal. The trail would […]
ATC to reimburse city for electric project
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 at its April 7 meeting in favor of a reimbursement agreement with the American Transmission Company, LLC, to cover the cost of burying a selection of its electrical transmission lines. In a memo, Elkhorn Electric Superintendent BZ Kayser […]
DDHS to consider adding Esports team
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board discussed adding an Esports team at the high school on April 14. The issue was tabled until next month’s meeting to gather more information. Athletic Director Kyle Polzin made the appeal for the program, which had been proposed by a […]
Bird Scooters’ contract with city up for renewal
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT An app-based electric scooter company’s years-long agreement with the City of Whitewater is poised for another six-month renewal as part of a recurring agreement between the company and municipality. But with another term about to begin, several members on the Common Council have expressed interest […]
Having their voices heard
Ellen Holly (center) of the Walworth County Democrats speaks at a “Hands Off” protest in Walworth’s Village Square Saturday afternoon. One of many nation-wide protests that drew anywhere from hundreds to thousands, the Walworth event drew about 200 to 300 people protesting the actions of the current U.S. administration. For […]
What DEI means at the local level
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the latest drawing of battle lines over diversity, equity and inclusion by the federal government, the Trump administration announced last week that all K-12 school districts must certify they are following federal civil rights law and end any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices. While […]
