By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A deeply rooted building in the heart of Whitewater’s downtown is expected to be repurposed for a mixed-use development under recently unveiled plans. Applicant Ilmi Shabani has submitted an application to city officials for the multi-tenant project within a currently vacant building at 136 W. Main […]

      Studio 84 Inc., which works with people with disabilities, hosted a Chocolate Cake War fundraiser Sept. 14 at the studio in Whitewater. It featured five contestants Michelle Kehoe, Jeanne Jonely, Beth Allen-Tiernan, Stephanie Bailey and Rhonda Kolander with Bailey (above on the right) being chosen the winner after taste […]

She reaches quarterfinals of U.S. Open tournament By Michael J. Lewis Special to the Register Whitewater’s Reese Brantmeier, 14, is amazing at hitting a tennis ball. The cheerful, bright teen is happy to talk about her favorite sport and her sensational year climbing the ranks of the top junior players […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the hopes of being proactive, administrators within the Whitewater Unified School District are recommending elected officials begin planning for all of the possible outcomes that could arise if neighboring Palmyra-Eagle School District ceases to exist at the end of the current school year. Business Manager […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While several variables could still come into play, the Whitewater Unified School Board gave its consent to a tentative $24.95 million budget that includes a $16.57 million property tax levy. Business Manager Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson combed through details of the draft-operating budget for the 2019-20 school year […]

      An area farmer heads to his next job as he was spotted driving along the edge of Wisconsin Highway 59 between Palmyra and Whitewater. This portion of the highway is surrounded by farms and fields and offers a scenic view of the countryside. (Todd Mishler photo)

      Whitewater dropped its league opener to East Troy last Friday, 28-2. In the game, Evaristo Soto leads ball carrier Diego Tovar into open field for the Whippets. Next up for Whitewater is Clinton, which is coming off a lopsided loss to Brodhead. See more Whippets sports in the Register. […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The number of citations and arrests related to drug-related crimes is on the rise in Whitewater, according to a recent discussion. But the trend should not raise any alarm bells, the head of the local police department said recently. Whitewater Police Chief Aaron Raap gave a […]

Members of the Whitewater Police Department took time to chat with local residents while enjoying some ice cream treats at the McDonald’s on West Main Street on Aug. 22. The effort of law enforcement to connect with the public included officer Paxton Bergin, who spends some time with Kathie and […]

Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, organized a meeting with Wisconsin Department of Transportation staff and representatives from the City of Whitewater, Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Whitewater Fire Department and the Town of Whitewater recently. Attendees, which also included state senators Steve Nass and Janis Ringhand, discussed safety improvements at intersections along […]