By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposal to profit from processing commercial waste has been put on the backburner in Whitewater. For years, city officials have tossed around the prospect of using a bio-digester at the wastewater treatment plant that would have the ability to process waste from outside sources, in […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposal to lift term limits on municipal boards, committee and commissions has been kicked over to one of the city’s committees for further analysis and a possible recommendation. Council member James Allen proposed the city consider removing the parameters that are currently in place. A […]

  By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As the Whitewater Police Department looks to add another four-footed member to its force, city officials have placed new parameters around his or her handler. Three years ago, WPD ventured into new territory when it brought on Boomer, a specially trained Black Labrador. Boomer officially […]

  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 […]