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Thursday, May 2, 2024
News from the Whitewater area
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT In recent history, the Whitewater Police Department has sought technological assistance from other agencies for several serious incidents – including a case involving a missing juvenile and another seeking a suspect who fled the scene of a crash while brandishing a weapon. Drone technology has […]
By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT Although the early afternoon weather outside Whitewater High School on April 19 was cold, rainy, and glooming, it proved to be sadly appropriate for a Mock Motor Vehicle Accident, commonly referred to as a “Mock Crash.” The simulation event, last staged in 2016 and […]
Starbucks has submitted plans to the City of Whitewater for a coffee shop with a drive-thru on the west side of town. The Starbucks proposed location is the current site of the Whitewater Quick Lube at 1280 W. Main St. The existing building will be torn down and […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR With most of the votes counted Tuesday evening, the unofficial call in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election appeared to be swinging in favor of Janet Protasiewicz. In Walworth County however, Protasiewicz garnered fewer votes than Daniel Kelly, who finished with 17,073 votes to his […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A 39-year-old Whitewater woman is facing felony charges after allegedly neglecting a child, leading to its death. Santos Asucena Caseres Cruz was charged in Jefferson County Circuit Court last week in the case of the newborn found dead in a Whitewater field. Caseres […]
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Whitewater’s old landfill site at the north end of Jefferson Street could soon sprout up a new development that points to incoming changes about the energy market within the state. ClearPath Energy, a small firm that to date has focused its business in the […]
The City of Whitewater Police Department announced Monday that it had made an arrest in the death of a newborn found in a Whitewater field March 4. Whitewater Police Chief Dan Meyer announced in a news release that a 39-year-old woman, believed to be the newborn’s mother, had been […]
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT As the City of Whitewater and the Whitewater Unified School District continue negotiations for the future oversight and funding contributions to the 22-year-old Whitewater Fitness and Aquatic Center, a grassroots group has been formed to advocate for its importance within the community. Members of […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A showing of a film addressing LGBTQ issues at Whitewater Public Library last week drew a crowd, not to mention some protest. Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Director Stacey Lunsford confirmed the showing of the film, “Love, Simon,” March 7, from 5:30 to 8 […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A fire at a local garbage and recycling company Jan. 8 resulted in no injuries, but plenty of damage at John’s Disposal recycling center. After numerous media requests throughout the day Monday, the City of Whitewater held a press conference at City Hall Monday afternoon to […]
