By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A first-blush reading of an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping near playground and skate park equipment within Whitewater green spaces has advanced after a recent narrow vote in support of the plan. The Whitewater Common Council on March 2 voted, 4-3, in support of advancing the […]

Police chiefs from throughout county partner to create peer support team The Walworth County Executive Law Enforcement Association recently announced it is providing $3,000 in order to fully fund a first round of training for county law enforcement personnel in peer support. WCELEA is a county law enforcement association comprised […]

By Kristine Zaballos Contributor Beginning in fall 2021, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will offer a major tailored to students who have their sights set on law school or careers in legal professions. The new legal studies major, housed in the Department of Political Science, includes coursework on constitutional law, gender […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A recent tweak in benefits offered to employees within the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library shined a spotlight on governance within the quasi-independent body overseeing the public amenity. The Library Board making policy and budget decisions within Irvin L. Young recently made a motion to provide […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Broadband access, Wisconsin’s forthcoming biennium budget, COVID-19 and even marijuana legalization were among the disparate topics school officials in the Whitewater Unified district hashed over with state legislators at a recent meeting. The WUSD School Board and administrators annually meet with local representatives in both chambers […]

      A robin takes a drink from a heated birdbath outside a home in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Whitewater last Sunday afternoon. Because many robins migrate south for the winter, sightings of them during the colder months is often believed to be a sign that spring […]

Other numbers balance out the decline, district officials say By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Collective student enrollment within the five schools in the Whitewater Unified district decreased from September to January, officials announced recently, but other data reportedly has evened out the decline. Business Manager Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson provided a glimpse into […]

This barn outside of Whitewater stands out amidst the thick frost blanketing trees on a recent day. The current cold spell that’s been felt throughout much of the Midwest for several days is expected to end this week, according to weather officials, with temperatures returning to “normal” ranges. (Tom Ganser […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed ban against smoking and vaping in all city parks across Whitewater was shot down after a robust discussion this week, though a modified ordinance could be presented at a later date. The Common Council on Feb. 2 heard a request from council member Matthew […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent An after school gathering of Whitewater Middle School Slot Car Club members last week bubbled with excitement, engagement and the fun of a “hands-on” activity that requires nothing along the lines of a cellphone, tablet or digital game console. In describing the experience of slot car […]