By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater residents will be asked whether they approve increasing property taxes to add additional financial resources into the local police department as the city pursues a referendum. On the heels of a series of discussions earlier this fall, the Common Council on Nov. 7 approved […]
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Man in homicide case pleads not guilty
A 23-year-old former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and athlete pled not guilty Friday in Walworth County Circuit Court. Chad Richards, in court with attorney Gibson Hatch, entered a not guilty plea at his Nov. 8 arraignment in front of Judge Kristine Drettwan. The hearing took all of about two minutes, […]
CDA moves forward on razing Main Street buildings
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A City of Whitewater economic development group is moving forward on a plan to raze two Main Street buildings in the hopes of bringing new economic development opportunities in the years ahead. At their monthly meeting on Oct. 17, the Whitewater Community Development Authority’s board […]
Whitewater to continue with Nov. 1 start for winter parking
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The City of Whitewater’s long-held Nov. 1 start to winter parking restrictions will continue this season, based on a recent decision from officials. At a meeting Oct. 15, the Common Council discussed a proposal to shift the restrictions and instead start them Dec. 1. Councilmember Brian […]
City officials review traffic near Aldi
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater’s years-long pursuit of a dedicated grocer within the city limits has sparked a new talking point – traffic congestion and pedestrian-friendly accommodations in close proximity to the new retailer. Aldi, 1380 W. Main St., officially opened its doors Sept. 19, in close proximity to […]
County begins process of ironing out budget
By Susan Steele Correspondent Walworth County Administrator Mark Luberda introduced the 2025 Walworth County budget Sept. 10 at a Committee of the Whole meeting of the County Board of Supervisors. Luberda said fiscal stability and operational sustainability goals were consistent with what he referred to as “local governments, including Walworth […]
UW-Whitewater student killed in apparent homicide
A 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student died Aug. 30, the victim of an apparent homicide. Kara Welsh, a senior majoring in management at the College of Business and Economic, was shot multiple times at an off-campus apartment at the 100 block of Whitewater Street in Whitewater. A news release from […]
A look at the partisan primary
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A number of partisan primary elections are on the ballot for the Tuesday, Aug. 13, election. In addition to the primaries for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, a number of important local races are on the ballot. A number of referendum questions, […]
LGSO, UWW combine for classic juggernaut
By Tom Ganser Correspondent A concert in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Irving R. Young Auditorium on March 16 was likely as monumental in the histories of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra and the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra as the two classical compositions the combined orchestra performed. The WSO – comprised of […]
Whitewater Council delays manager’s performance review
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT City Manager John Weidl’s employee performance review was scratched from the Common Council’s most recent meeting agenda after a narrow majority opted to postpone it to April 1. Council member Patrick Singer, who attended the elected body’s most recent meeting virtually March 19 because he […]
