By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF Students at Washington Elementary and international students attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater recently took time out of their days to meet, chat and tell stories of each other’s cultures. On March 15, Washington Elementary students participated in a field trip to meet with UW-Whitewater international […]
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In this week’s Whitewater Register …
In the April 5 edition of the Whitewater Register, news coverage includes … – The passing of a former UWW chancellor – Whitewater’s election results – The decision to have a civil engineer analyze the High School’s athletic grounds – The presentation by a university professor advocating for media literacy […]
Allen takes Whitewater at-large race
By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF Whitewater at-large Alderperson James Allen held onto his seat in Tuesday’s election, fending off contender Brienne Diebolt Brown, according to unofficial results posted by Walworth and Jefferson counties. It was a tightly contested race on both sides of the county line. Allen received 588 votes […]
WUSD hiring consultant to address roofing issues at middle school
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT After encountering a serious, high-priority situation, Whitewater Unified School District officials have agreed to bring into the fold a consultant to analyze Whitewater Middle School’s roof. “We’ve had some not-so-pretty issues,” Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson, director of business services, said at a School Board meeting March 19. During […]
‘He let his actions speak for themselves’
Walworth County Judge Carlson remembered for giving nature By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF Jim Carlson, the 36-year judge of Walworth County, is being remembered as a joyful and caring man after his passing earlier this month. On March 14, Carlson died surrounded by family and friends in Whitewater. He was […]
UWW hosts Undergraduate Research Day
By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT The 23rd annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Undergraduate Research Day on March 22 displayed the results of the work of 162 students, working alone or in teams under the guidance and mentoring of 76 staff and faculty members and presented in 117 projects as oral presentations, dramatic […]
Whitewater candidates in council, School Board races voice opinions before Election Day
With Election Day coming up this Tuesday, candidates for Whitewater Common Council and the Whitewater Unified School Board took the opportunity to respond to questions sent out by the Whitewater Register. Common Council James Allen (Common Council at-large) 1. What are the two biggest issues facing your constituents right now? […]
In this week’s Whitewater Register …
In this week’s Whitewater Register, coverage includes: – Former Walworth County Judge Carlson passes away – UW-Whitewater hosts Undergraduate Research Day – Consultant hired to address Middle School roof issues – Candidates in local races use forum to highlight city issues, explain why they are running – UWW gymnastics team […]
Raap announced as next Whitewater police chief
New leader hopes to build community relationships By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF The Police and Fire Commission has selected Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher’s successor, opting to go with Aaron Raap, a 26-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department. “I think public law enforcement is where my heart is. It’s definitely […]
Leipold to be inducted in Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame
By Daniel Schoettler SLN CORRESPONDENT Former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football coach Lance Leipold has had another honor added to his list of accomplishments. The six-time national championship winner will be honored this week as he is inducted to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame. “It is humbling for multiple […]
