City’s protection a priority in CDA’s grants to firm By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An unnamed medical software development company could be the recipient of more than $100,000 in grant and loan dollars if it locates within Whitewater. After discussing a series of items in closed session, the city’s Community Development […]

Decrease in cost, increase in resources expected as a result Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Jefferson and Waukesha counties will join together in a new library system that will provide improved library services to citizens of the two counties, according to a press release sent out last week. Currently, the 16 […]

Engagement with community remains a priority By Chris Bennett Correspondent A significant goal of the Whitewater Unified School District board in the upcoming academic year is staying engaged with the community and advocating for the district on a policy and legislative level. The board decided as much at the July […]

Fin & Hooves, located at the Whitewater Country Club, will host a Corks & Canvas paint night at 6 p.m., Monday, July 13. Host Kristen Monday will assist attendees in painting a gorgeous canvas over the course of the evening. In addition to going home with a painting, attendees will […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As one of Whitewater’s more grandiose capital expenditures — upgrading the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant — waits in the wings, officials continue to comb through some of the finite details concerning the project, which carries a projected $20.7 million price tag. The Common Council on […]

Whitewater Police are investigating a BB shooting that occurred last Saturday and though one suspect has been apprehended, police are seeking additional information and persons of interest regarding the incident. According to a press release from the department on Saturday, July 4 at about 10:24 p.m., Whitewater police officers responded […]

Lyrik Petitt takes a ride on the carousel in Cravath Lakefront Park during Whitewater’s four-day, 4th of July festival that featured a carnival including rides and local vendors, live music, a parade, the Whippet City Mile Run, two nights of fireworks and a performance by the Minneiska Water Ski Team.

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Most of the capital improvement projects earmarked in Whitewater’s 2015 budget will proceed, as planned, city officials announced recently. But a few items will be held over into future years. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell provided the Common Council with a progress report at a meeting […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent Beat the summer heat and turn off the grill for a magic carpet ride July 9-11 with the Whitewater Summer School Playhouse production of “Aladdin, Jr.,” a classic Walt Disney adventure filled with music and magic, mayhem and romance, and memorable songs, including “Arabian Nights,” “One […]

Cost would fall on shoulders of property, business owners By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A range of property owners could be required to purchase equipment aimed at giving Whitewater firefighters immediate access to a building if an alarm is sounded. An ordinance pertaining to the new requirement is under review. The […]