By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After fielding concerns of college-aged students gathering in large groups this past week, Whitewater officials are in the preliminary stage of exploring an ordinance that could limit mass gatherings on private property. The Common Council on Sept. 1 had a lengthy discussion about curtailing the spread […]

The Whitewater Unified School District welcomed students back to class Sept. 1 with social distancing measures and other safety precautions in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. Whitewater Middle School principal Chris Fountain speaks with students that day. (Tom Ganser photo)

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is offering the opportunity for even more students to apply for admission thanks to the generosity of UW-Whitewater Foundation. Now through Oct. 31, the application fee will be covered for students applying for undergraduate admission at either the Whitewater or Rock County campuses. “A UW-Whitewater education […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A preliminary 2020-21 budget of $26.68 million is in place as the new school year gets underway in the Whitewater Unified School District, but further tweaks could be necessary in the months ahead as enrollment figures come into sharper focus. The WUSD School Board formally approved […]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students began moving into on campus housing, including Wells Residence Hall (pictured) on Aug. 23 with help from their families. Students and families, unlike previous years, had to wear face coverings and sign up for staggered drop-off dates and times as a COVID-19 mitigation measure. See more […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Fresh rounds of statistical data reveal residents within the City of Whitewater continue to test positive for COVID-19. As the summer gives way to fall, officials are turning their attention toward the forthcoming influx of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students. As they have frequently in recent months, […]

An employee from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children’s Center tested positive for COVID-19, Chancellor Dwight C. Watson announced on Aug. 17. University officials were notified of the public health issue a day earlier. Watson said the university acted swiftly to prevent further spread of COVID-19 infection as well using a […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After weighing a series of pros and cons, Whitewater officials have decided to hit the pause button on a complete drawdown of both of the city’s lakes for an upcoming dredging project. The Common Council on Aug. 4 voted to delay the dredging work by a […]

Whitewater nonprofit group purchases freezer, cooler By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Community Space was able to put a $3,025 Community Action Grant received from the Whitewater Community Foundation in June to immediate use. The Community Space, a local nonprofit group, was able to purchase a full-sized walk-in cooler and freezer […]

Author urges business owners to question their business model By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Most small business owners have dealt with economic challenges but the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic likely could not have been anticipated, even by the most savvy of them. Dave Gee, who teaches entrepreneurship at the […]