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 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Taxicab service is expected to continue in Whitewater in 2017 as part of a public-private partnership, though several changes could be on the horizon. At a Common Council meeting Oct. 18, Doug Saubert, the city’s finance director, announced he was submitting a grant application request for […]

A man charged with shooting and killing his brother-in-law in Whitewater Tuesday morning is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 4. 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 […]

      Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater marching band make their way down Main Street Saturday morning in the annual Warhawk Homecoming parade. See more photos from the parade and coverage from the football game – the Warhwaks beat UW-Stevens Point 24-2 to remain undefeated this season – […]

Police believe it was a targeted incident A Whitewater man was murdered earlier this week and the lone suspect is in custody, according to police. Ken Myszkewicz, 43, was found dead in his home on West Peck Street in Whitewater early Tuesday morning. Police had received a 911 call for […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are moving forward with a plan to contract with a third-party firm to assist employees with the menu of benefits options before them. The Common Council on Oct. 4 approved an agreement with Hartland-based Diversified Benefit Solutions Inc. to oversee municipal employees’ flexible spending […]