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 […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent Fairhaven Director of Leisure Services Brian Robison welcomed residents to the annual volunteer appreciation lunch outside the main entrance on Aug. 8. Adding to the fun of the meal, complete with barbecue pork and corn on the cob, was entertainment provided by the Vintage Mix Quartet, […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A quasi-independent Whitewater economic development panel will hold its meetings at city hall on an interim basis to accommodate live transmissions of proceedings. The decision, made at the CDA board of directors regular meeting Aug. 15, comes after months of discussion about the philosophy of keeping […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A fast food chain known for its ubiquitous tall hat insignia and roast beef sandwiches could soon take up residence on a high-profile stretch of land in Whitewater. The city’s Plan and Architectural Review Commission approved a certified survey map Monday night linked to a proposed […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last week, the Whitewater Unified School District School Board approved the appointment of Chris Fountain to serve as the principal of Whitewater Middle School. Fountain’s career in education began at the Norris School District — in Mukwonago — where he provided education to at-risk middle school […]

      Dozens of area residents showed up at Casual Joe’s on West James Street Tuesday night to meet and greet new University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight C. Watson. Among those who stopped by were members of the Whitewater Police Department. (Tom Ganser photo)

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While nothing is set in stone, City Manager Cameron Clapper said he remains bullish on the quest to bring a full-service grocer back to Whitewater. Clapper, who has been filling in as the city’s economic development liaison while the search for a permanent candidate continues, discussed […]

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater recently received its largest bequest to date, a $5 million estate gift from alumnus Byron R. “Chris” Chrisman. Chrisman received a B.S. in business in 1959 and donated $1.5 million in 2015 to help construct the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center. His total actual and pledged […]

A funeral service was held Wednesday for a 14-year-old girl from Waterford who died along with her cousin, 7, on Aug. 1 when the SUV they were riding in collided with a semitrailer truck in Whitewater. Kaylinn Wilken, 14, of Waterford, and Olly Koelsch, 7, of Boise, Idaho, died in […]