By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT       Throughout his nearly three decades of elected service to the Whitewater Unified School District, Jim Stewart made insurmountable contributions. One of the more tangible ones could be named in his honor next year, based on a plan in motion.       The WUSD School Board on […]

Friends of the Arboretum at Starin Park and the City of Whitewater recently announced that a grant from Generac Power Systems will fund the creation of the Generac Education Center.       The center, which will be at the south end of Starin Park, will be a focal point of the […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent   An app-based dockless electric scooter company is looking to extend its stay in Whitewater. But city officials would first like to have several lingering issues addressed. At its most recent meeting July 19, the council discussed, but took no action on, the proposed contract extension […]

By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT       The spring 2022 commencement ceremonies for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater May 14 celebrated the accomplishments of its graduates for the first time since 2019.       The morning ceremony recognized 713 undergraduate students and 134 graduate students from the College of Arts and Communication and the […]

The Whitewater Unified School District School Board approved the hiring of the new Whitewater High School Principal, Brent Mansky, earlier this week.       Mansky is currently the principal at Williams Bay Middle/High School.       The district’s leadership team selected a slate of five potential candidates, and after three panel interviews, […]

By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT       With the winter drawdown and dredging of Cravath and Trippe lakes in the rearview mirror, Whitewater officials are turning their attention toward restorative efforts as warm weather sets in.       At a Common Council meeting May 3, Eric Boettcher, parks and recreation director, provided an […]

By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT       A historic, deeply rooted building in the heart of Whitewater is set to receive a much-needed refresh, following a pivotal vote from city officials.       The Whitewater Common Council on Feb. 1 approved a developer’s agreement with Bower’s House LLC, a company that has acquired […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR       When Molly Fuller started her job last year as the family/community engagement coordinator for Whitewater Unified School District, she knew she wanted at least one thing – a chance for kids to play.       “I wanted kids to be able to come in with their […]

By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT       Stable enrollment and additional infusions of capital spending are among the preliminary considerations in play as Whitewater Unified School District officials begin assembling a budget for the 2022-23 school year.       While the next fiscal year does not officially begin until July, school districts typically […]