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, […]
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UWW confirms COVID-19 case on campus
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 […]
Whitewater to delay dredging city’s lakes
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 […]
Community Space makes quick use of grant funds
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 […]
He wrote the book on pandemic response
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 […]
Arts Alliance hosting metal design program
Group accepting entries through Aug. 16 The Whitewater Arts Alliance will host “A Lasting Impression – Metal Design” Sept. 4 to 27 at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. This metals exhibit is open to all artists working in any type of metal; the application deadline is […]
Man shot by police charged with armed burglary
An initial appearance was adjourned until Aug. 13 for a Whitewater man who was shot by police after breaking into his ex-wife’s home with a gun after threatening to kill her. Christopher P. Czerpak, 33, was charged July 23 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed burglary, possession of a […]
WIAC cancels, postpones fall sports
Football, soccer, volleyball spiked amid pandemic By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Perkins Stadium and other University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sports venues will sit vacant after the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference decided to cancel some fall sports because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision made on Monday did not come easy, however, […]
Man gets new trial in killing of brother-in-law
Appeals court says claim of self-defense should have been allowed By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A man convicted of killing his brother-in-law in 2016 in Whitewater has been granted a new trial after an appeals court ruled the judge in the case erred in failing to instruct the jury […]
Teen raises $10,000 with ‘Support Wisconsin Dairy’ signs
Whitewater FFA member launched drive amid pandemic To rally support for Wisconsin’s dairy industry – crippled this spring by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic – Elizabeth Katzman of Whitewater sold ‘Support Wisconsin Dairy’ yard signs and raised $10,000. Katzman, who will be a senior at Whitewater High School, delivered […]