Members of the Warhawk Crew points students and their family members in the right direction and lend a helping hand with loading and unloading the morning of move-in day at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Aug. 30. (Tom Ganser photo)

One third of WUSD students, 10 percent of residents are of ethnic descent By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With nearly 10 percent of its population comprised of persons of Hispanic heritage, Whitewater officials have expressed a desire to bring members of the cultural and ethnic group into the fold of civic […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to revamp Whitewater’s aging wastewater treatment facility are underway, as a $72,000 contract is awarded to a firm tasked with enhancing employees’ access within the plant. The Common Council on Aug. 4 awarded a contract to M-Z Construction for the construction of so-called manways within […]

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 […]