The Whitewater Police Department on July 27 announced the passing of K-9 officer Ruso. According to a news release, Ruso recently developed a kidney issue and underwent a common surgery earlier last week. After further monitoring, it was discovered his kidneys still were not performing as expected. Sadly, Ruso took […]

Cultural arts center hosts art exhibit Aug. 2-Aug. 26 The Whitewater Arts Alliance is featuring a Making Magic With Mixed Media show at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., from Aug. 2 through Aug. 26. The CAC will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although no formal directives have been given, a review of housing stock throughout Whitewater remains high on the minds of an appointed group overseeing land development and related issues. In recent months, members of the city’s Plan and Architectural Review Commission have been discussing the possibility […]

      The quartet Rose Among Thorns performed at the most recent Savory Sounds concert on July 12, a series of the Whitewater Arts Alliance held at the Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. The group of local musicians includes Jeff Mason on acoustic […]

      A shovel operator continues work near the intersection of West Whitewater and South Franklin streets at about 7:30 a.m. July 14 in Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)

The incorrect dates were listed in this week’s issue (July 12) of the Whitewater Register for the high school production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” The Whitewater High School play opened July 12, but the final two shows are at 7 p.m. July 13 and 2 p.m. July 14.

A status conference is scheduled for Aug. 3 for a Madison man charged with raping his girlfriend at gunpoint in Whitewater. Richard D. Oberst, 33, was charged April 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of first-degree sexual assault with lifetime supervision of serious sex offenders; possession of […]

Prairie Village community center set to open in summer 2019 By Tom Ganser Correspondent An audience of more than 40 braved sultry afternoon conditions June 27 to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Prairie Village Community Center. Prairie Village is a project of Fairhaven Senior Services. The community is designed […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Most of the work on the Whitewater Community Development Authority’s plate focuses on job growth and bringing a cross-section of new businesses in various sectors to the city. Last week, members of the economic development panel expressed widespread support in favor of another effort: helping spread […]

Zach Cuevas and his daughter, Sienna, enjoy a carnival ride at Whitewater’s Fourth of July celebration. For complete coverage from the extended celebration, see the July 5 Whitewater Register. (Bob Mischka photo)