By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With promises of reviewing protocol within the Whitewater Police Department and other functions of local municipal government, city officials recently went on record in support of racial justice. Council President Lynn Binnie recently introduced a resolution in support of fostering an environment promoting racial equity. Binnie’s […]

Decision looks to improve safety amid COVID-19 As the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater welcomes students for the fall 2020 semester, the process for moving students in to the residence halls will look different this year. An Extended Drop-Off Only will take place Aug. 21-29, replacing the traditional Move-In Day, helping to […]

October is the perfect time for spooky, fun adventures. The City of Whitewater is often referred to as “Second Salem” and is also famous for the “Witches of Whitewater” legends. The community has a rich history of spiritualism and a multitude of stories of witches, ghosts, murders; actual and alleged, […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s a question heard across most of the country this summer: How will schools function this fall when the bell resumes ringing? Whitewater Unified School District officials are in the midst of exploring a series of scenarios. While the sun is blazing, WUSD staffers are working […]

Company touts convenient access to area attractions The 71-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Whitewater is now open for business, according to a corporate announcement. Company officials said the hotel features new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 1242 West Main […]

Whitewater’s new economic director provided CDA with list of goals By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Nearly five years have passed since Whitewater’s sole full-service grocer closed up shop. The absence of a business within the category dominated a recent discussion with the city’s newly hired economic development director. Cathy Anderson, who […]

The City of Whitewater has created additional space for patrons of downtown restaurants to enjoy their meals safely. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many local businesses and restaurants, the city wants to assist in making a safe environment for additional seating. While many restaurants are continuing their focus on […]

A couple of residents along Esterly Avenue in Whitewater seemed to have created a Sunday tradition of playing classical music clarinet concertos. From the left: Music teacher Christine Hayes, of Lincoln Elementary School, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater associate professor Zachary Oster, who live across the street from each other, play […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After sitting dormant for more than three months amid COVID-19 precautions, the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center is expected to reopen. But it will not be business as usual. The center, 580 S. Elizabeth St., will resume operations July 1. In the first phase of reopening, […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater Unified School District officials will be spending the warm-weathered months exploring a number of different options for classroom instruction this fall in response to COVID-19 precautions. Several of the district’s top staffers discussed with the School Board some of the possible options that could be […]