Popular program to feature city on March 21-22 “Discover Wisconsin,” the state’s leading media brand and tourism TV show, will be shining the spotlight on Whitewater. The episode premieres Saturday, March 21, at 10 a.m. on Fox Sports Wisconsin and Sunday, March 22, at 10 a.m. on WITI Fox 6 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an application deadline in the rear view mirror, efforts to seek out the next leader of economic development activities in Whitewater are moving full steam ahead in March. At a meeting Feb. 27, City Manager Cameron Clapper and Human Resources coordinator Judy Atkinson discussed the […]

The Dairy Farmers of Walworth County will award a $500 scholarship to a student from the county pursuing a dairy-related degree at a two- or four-year Wisconsin school. The scholarship will be available for use during the 2020-21 school year. Previous recipients are not eligible to apply. For more information […]

      Kids of all ages enjoyed the 28th annual Whitewater High School FFA Alumni toy show Feb. 24 in the WHS gymnasium. Above: Riley Williams, left, of Darien, shows his miniature collection to Sam Peabody, of Delavan. About 60 vendors from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa displayed their wares at the […]

Whitewater officials, DNR rep give update on Cravath, Trippe lakes project By Tom Ganser Correspondent An audience of about 50 residents recently learned about the Cravath and Trippe lakes drawdown project during an informational meeting at the Whitewater Municipal Building. And one thing they were told involved a history lesson […]

First United Methodist Church of Whitewater recently announced that it had become a reconciling congregation, meaning it is inclusive and welcoming, not judging persons based upon their sexual orientation, gender identity or any other personal or social characteristic. In February 2019, a special worldwide conference of the United Methodist Church […]

Community Space celebrates first anniversary By Tom Ganser Correspondent A celebration of The Community Space’s first year of operation was held Jan. 29 at the facility’s location on East Milwaukee Street in Whitewater. “We opened our doors on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. as planned as the polar […]

Qualifying taxpayers are invited to receive free preparation and electronic filing of their 2019 federal and state income tax returns at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic. This IRS-sponsored program is available for low- and moderate-income taxpayers, and no appointments are needed. Clinic hours are from 10 […]

Kiwanis will host annual fundraiser in Whitewater on March 7 The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club will serve its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice meal from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Old Armory, 146 W. North St. in downtown Whitewater. The […]

      At the Polar Plunge event at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater Feb. 8 about $40,000 was raised by more than 30 teams to benefit Special Olympics. Above; Lakeview Elementary School staff members take their turn jumping into the water. See more photos of the plunge and chili cook-off in […]