Local company brings new life to toys By Heather Ruenz Editor It’s no secret that electronic devices can be found in the hands of kids and adults alike in today’s fast-paced world, too often, some would argue. But the cofounders of one local company believe they’ve found a way to […]

Discussions include self-governing body, staffing structure By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The future of Whitewater’s fire and emergency medical services operations — a topic discussed throughout 2014 — could come into focus in the new year. City Manager Cameron Clapper provided an update on the revamp of Whitewater’s fire and EMS […]

A celebration of the life of former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater coach, instructor and administrator Forrest Perkins will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Hamilton Room at the University Center on the UW-Whitewater campus. Visitation will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a memorial service beginning at […]

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lost an icon Dec. 13 as former athletic director and coach Forrest Perkins passed away at the age of 94. His impact on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Whitewater community and football community is immeasurable. Perkins wore many hats at UW-Whitewater, including coach and administrator. “Forrest […]

Detachment option will again be offered to affected landowners By Heather Ruenz Editor Standard Process, Inc.’s desire to have its entire operation in the Village of Palmyra took another step forward Monday night when the Palmyra Village Board voted to accept an annexation petition from the company. Prior to the […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Heightening enforcement, blending municipal and private lots and partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: these were among the recommendations forwarded by a consulting firm as results from a much-anticipated parking study were revealed. Early this year, the Whitewater Common Council decided to enlist the services of […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A status conference is scheduled for Feb. 2 for a Whitewater man charged with breaking into two homes and stealing things from cars in Whitewater eight months ago. Lupe T. Medina, 21, was charged Nov. 19 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts each […]

UW-Whitewater football coach won five national titles By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent University of Wisconsin-Whitewater head football coach Lance Leipold has a long list of accomplishments in his coaching career. Now the veteran coach is trying to accomplish something that very few coaches have dared to attempt – coaching two […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Venerable Whitewater Common Council member James Winship will relinquish his elected seat on the seven-person governing body by the end of the year. Winship made the announcement Dec. 2 at the tail end of the open session portion of the council meeting. He said he will […]

Concerns include inability to meet with attorney By Heather Ruenz Editor A man charged with attempted murder will undergo a competency evaluation because of concerns brought forth by his attorney at a preliminary hearing late last week. Jason L. Grant, 27, of Madison, appeared in Walworth County Circuit Court Dec. […]