Whitewater’s new chamber, tourism director ready to tackle challenging roles By Todd Mishler SLN staff Marie Koch’s retirement officially started June 1. Jenny Quill took the reins of the dual role as executive director of the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Whitewater (Tourism Council) four days later. A […]
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Two girls killed, three people injured in crash with semi truck
Two girls, 7 and 14, were killed and three members of their families were injured Thursday evening when the SUV they were riding in collided with a semitrailer truck on Highway 12 in Whitewater. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased are Kaylinn Wilken, 14, of Waterford, and […]
Land use, long-range planning discussed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Municipal officials across the state ventured to Whitewater recently to hear an expert speak about such issues as land use designations, preparing for the future and staying in compliance of state laws. The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission hosted the workshop July 18. Attendees included […]
Making a statement
Dozens of Whitewater residents participate in Lights for Liberty at Cravath Lakefront Park on July 12. The event was a vigil to end human concentration camps. See more photos from the event in the July 25 Whitewater Register. (Tom Ganser photo)
Suspect eludes officers on land, in the water
Whitewater Police Department seeking multiple charges after weekend chase The Whitewater Police Department was seeking multiple charges against a suspect who eluded law enforcement after being taken into custody Saturday night. The WPD responded to a call from a City of Jefferson resident at 10:50 p.m. Saturday. According to a […]
City exploring live streaming CDA, other meetings
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A recent discussion about the physical location of Whitewater’s Community Development Authority meetings sparked a more widespread look at streaming technology in a move proponents touted as promoting open, transparent government. The CDA, a quasi-independent governing body, takes up a range of issues within the city, […]
Proud gathering
A group of Whitewater area residents gather under the rainbow flag at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater’s Alumni Center on the last day of Pride Month, June 30, to show support for the LGBT community. See more photos and read the story in the July 18 Whitewater Register. (Tom Ganser […]
Cool locations open at UW-Whitewater during heat wave
Whitewater and Rock County campuses offer respite from the high temperatures The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walworth and Rock counties for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s. Community members are invited to escape the heat in […]
Whitewater seeks new economic development director
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent high-level departure, Whitewater officials are in the midst of seeking candidates to head up economic development activities within the city. City Manager Cameron Clapper met with the board of directors of the Whitewater Community Development Authority on June 27 and […]
Man charged with stealing ambulance
A Whitewater man is charged with taking and driving an ambulance from the Whitewater Police Department and crashing it while drunk. Andrew Allen Dufek, 21, was charged July 2 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. […]
