Keynote speaker gives tips for the future By Tom Ganser Correspondent Keynote speaker Holly Humphrey encouraged students to dream high and be willing to learn about what they are not aware of in her speech at the third annual Whitewater High School High Honors Reception. The High School hosted […]

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates as proud families gather for spring commencement ceremonies. A total of 1,558 graduates will cross the stage this Saturday, May 13, to receive their degrees. The morning ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m., recognizes 672 undergraduate students and 120 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A resident’s $50,000 claim against the City of Whitewater has been denied, following a vetting by several municipal officials and a formal vote by elected officials. In February, resident Ana Rodriguez filed an official notice of claim against the city, asserting she incurred a “violation of […]

By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer To educate students on the dangers of internet-based activities, such as cyberbullying and sexting, the Whitewater Unified School District is revamping its curriculum over the next year. “Students are facing much more pressure when it comes to technology and cyber-related issues. So, this would include […]

  Coffee shop bulletin board lifts spirits By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer Every town seems to have stories about local businesses with customers who surprise other patrons by paying for their coffee. However, an area business has taken that whole idea one step forward, or possibly “paid” it one step […]

  Five local businesses have come together for the world’s largest potluck in Whitewater, which will occur at Cravath Lakefront Park this Sunday, May 7. Title sponsor SweetSpot Bakehouse will be joined by First Citizens State Bank and John’s Disposal as major sponsors. Coburn Co. and HSI rentals are also […]

  By Ryan Spoehr Editor The Whitewater Unified School Board has accepted a request for research into the affects of instructional behavior from fieldwork students. Katy Casey, an associate professor for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the special education department, spoke before the School Board on April 24. “This is […]

  By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials have begun digging into the future of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library amid an exploratory process that is expected to last at least a year. At this point, there are more questions than answers for a public amenity that officials have asserted […]

Walworth County Sheriff, District Attorney among guest speakers By Tom Ganser Correspondent Representatives of Big Foot, Delavan-Darien, East Troy, Elkhorn Area, Whitewater and Williams Bay high schools gathered April 21 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan for the sixth Annual Operation Click Banquet and Car Give Away for the […]

Local church effort sponsors Honduras children’s education By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer A local effort at area church to sponsor the education of children overseas has grown three years into the initiative. The initiative is to raise money at local churches to sponsor the education for children in Honduras, one […]