By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Employee compensation was one of several topics to earn the spotlight during a recent review of the City of Whitewater’s 2017 municipal budget. Elected officials and administrators have been doing a line item-by-line item review of the city’s operating plan for the year ahead. When he […]

An initial appearance was scheduled for Nov. 7 for a South Milwaukee man who allegedly crashed a stolen car in Whitewater then ran naked from the scene and tried to rape a woman. Chibiebele Praises Ozodi, 20, was charged Oct. 24 in Walworth County Circuit Court with attempted second-degree sexual […]

      During Ghouls Night Out Oct. 27, which offers area families trick-or-treating and a variety of activities and games at businesses on the west side of Whitewater, Katie Haas and her daughter Elliie make a stop by the SweetSpot Bakehouse. (Tom Ganser photo)

By Heather Ruenz Editor The proposed $23.5 million referendum for the Whitewater Unified School District, one of the hot ticket items on local ballots, would, in simple terms, improve safety, security, accessibility and necessary renovations to local schools. The tax impact is estimated to be not more than $1.50 per […]

By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Both candidates in the 33rd State Assembly District race say job loss is one of the biggest problems facing the district and its residents. Incumbent Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) and challenger Brandon White (D-Jefferson) cited the loss of jobs at Tyson and McCain Foods and the […]

A man charged with shooting and killing his brother-in-law in Whitewater last week is scheduled to appear in court today. Alan M. Johnson, 31, is scheduled to make an initial appearance on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide for the shooting death of Kenneth J. Myszkewicz, 43, in Whitewater on […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the words of Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell, work within Whitewater’s oft-discussed wastewater treatment facility is on a path toward “steady progress.” But alongside the upward momentum has been a series of unexpected costs that have driven up the cost of the remodeling project, which […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent No significant changes: This was the mantra stated repeatedly at a recent meeting where Whitewater officials began a deeper dive into next year’s operating budget. Early this month, City Manager Cameron Clapper presented the council with a cursory look into his draft budget, which is expected […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last week, the candidates vying for the 43rd District seat in the State Assembly vacated by Andy Jorgensen participated in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area. Candidates Allison Hetz, a Republican, and Don Vruwink, a Democrat participated in the 90-minute […]

AXIS Dance Company is bringing its talents to Young Auditorium tonight, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. AXIS Dance Company is one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities. Under the Artistic Direction of Judith Smith, AXIS has collaborated with leading contemporary choreographers and […]