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 […]
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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 […]
Fire danger elevated throughout area
By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF Walworth, Waukesha and Jefferson counties have been at an elevated risk for fires the past several days due to dry conditions, leading to Sunday’s “very high” fire warning by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. On Monday, that warning was downgraded to “high,” but that […]
In this week’s Whitewater Register …
Stories featured in this week’s Whitewater Register include: – Legendary Warhawks football coach Lance Leipold will take his spot in Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame – The next Whitewater police chief looks ahead to starting new role – Former UW-Whitewater flute and clarinet professor receives lifetime achievement award – […]
Whitewater council approves grant guidance
In an effort to get city officials more accustomed to meeting requirements for a community development block grant, the Common Council has approved entering an agreement with an organization that specializes in reporting necessary for the grant. The city received $500,000 in funds via a CDGB grant for a construction […]
Blackwell receives Jefferson Award; to be on WKOW
Deborah Blackwell, the founder and director of Whitewater’s Studio 84, has won the Jefferson Award for public service for her work at the studio. Studio 84 is a non-profit art studio, gallery and gift shop that specializes in the creative and vocational development of people with disabilities. Studio 84, 121 […]
