Whitewater’s 4th of July Festival included appearances by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Band (top,) a subgroup of the university’s full marching band, entertaining the crowd with its musical talent and antics during the parade, and The Britins (above,) a Beatles Tribute band that headlined the festival July 4. (Bob […]
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City explores creation of broadband utility
It would ensure fast Internet service for residents By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new utility – one that focuses on new technology – could eventually come to Whitewater alongside special entities such as the city’s water service. The city’s Community Development Authority (CDA) recently hosted a special public information meeting […]
Primary likely to determine 33rd District seat
By Heather Ruenz Editor Generally, primary elections are simply to narrow a pool of candidates to the top two – one from each party – for the general election. But one local primary race, for the State Assembly, will likely determine who will take the seat. Cody Horlacher, of Elkhorn, […]
Walking the walk
Cancer survivors (top) lead off Whitewater’s Relay for Life event June 28 that raised $31,387.07 as of late last week (donations can be turned in until Aug. 31.) The top local fundraising teams were: Washington Golden Eagles, $4,395.65; First Citizens State Bank, $4,371.26, and; the UW-Whitewater Community Optimist Club (above), […]
City plans address fire station, library
Officials focus on future needs in run-up to 2015 budget By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials last week kicked off the second half of the year with an eye toward 2015. In the months ahead, discussion of next year’s municipal budget will pick up in earnest as a number of […]
What a show
A member of the Minneiska Ski Team shows off his skills on a wakeboard on Cravath Lake during Whitewater’s 4th of July Festival event, held July 3-5. (Bob Mischka photo)
Water treatment facility drowned again by Council
City opts to abandon Northeast Water Treatment Facility project for time being By Kellen Olshefski Editor A split-vote sealed the fate of the Northeast Water Treatment Facility project Monday night as Aldermen decided not to move forward with a redesign of the plant. To-date, the City has committed approximately […]
Residents hear options for Lincoln Street
Alternatives look to discourage through traffic down street, ease traffic for residents By Kellen Olshefski Editor Results presented to North Lincoln Street residents during a public hearing Monday showed options are available to ease through traffic on the street. Chief Transportation Engineer for the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning […]
Community comes together to support Fontana bridge repairs
Work on permanent bridge construction to begin in 2015 By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor The Fontana Village Board decided Monday to aim for October 2015 as a target date to begin permanent repairs on the village’s South Lakeshore Drive bridge at the Abbey Harbor. Until then, the bridge […]
Council gives go ahead for ADA play structure
Proposed structure will replace outdated equipment in Sunset Park By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of dedicating about $98,000 to a new ADA-friendly play structure in Sunset Park. Elkhorn’s Municipal Services and Utilities Committee reviewed three proposals for the new […]
