By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The look and feel of outdoor dining in Whitewater’s downtown area could soon take on a different appearance. After a request by a civic organization and a review by a panel, the Common Council on Aug. 4 unanimously backed an ordinance that authorizes the creation of […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing a lack of funds, a panel specializing in economic development within the community has decided not to move forward with constructing a second building at the Whitewater University Technology Park at this time. The city’s Community Development Authority on July 22 discussed the proposed second-building […]

People unhappy with their current coverage who have undergone life changes may be eligible for a special enrollment period for health insurance. A no obligation, free information and assistance session will be held between 5 and 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the project is still five years in the making, preparations for the state’s planned reconstruction of Highway 59 within Whitewater are already underway. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is overseeing the work along Highway 59, but there are some aspects of the project that fall […]

Liz Elliott (left) and Blaine McGuinn add some ambience to the Whitewater City Market Aug. 4. The market runs from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, at Cravath Lakefront Park through October and features locally grown produce, home baked goods, music and artwork. For more information about the Whitewater City Market […]

Known to Wander, an alternative rock band, wraps up the final Savory Sounds concert of the season in Whitewater July 23, thanks to that day’s sponsor, Fort Community Credit Union and food vendor Rocky Rococo’s Pizza. The concerts are offered free of charge through local businesses sponsorships. (Tom Ganser photo)

    Top photo: Whitewater High School football coaches, from the left, front row first: Tyler Sasse, Shawn Hagedorn, head coach Tom Grosinske, Ashby Hibbs, Tayt Brostowitz, (back row) Matt Amundson, Chris Arnett, Josh Sheffield and Brett Bates are in the final days of preparation for the upcoming season (Bob […]

Event offering numerous way to support local kids The Whitewater Unified School District Leadership Team, comprised of school principals, district coordinators and administrators, is hosting the 1st Annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids Outing, Sunday, Aug. 30 at Prairie Woods Golf Course. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to […]

Whitewater Police Officer Jake Hintz (center) grits his teeth after being hit by a Taser courtesy of fellow officer Joe Matteson (right) at National Night Out Aug. 4 at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater. The event included appearances by several agencies, demonstrations, safety booths, free food and more. (Tom Ganser […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent And then there were six — again. The Whitewater Common Council is going down a familiar path as it plans to appoint a resident to fill a recent vacancy on the seven-member elected body. Council member Craig Stauffer, who represents the city’s 1st aldermanic district, has […]