Common Councils considers restricting business signage By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After receiving a favorable vetting through one of its panels, Whitewater officials are one step closer toward adopting an ordinance that, if enacted, would place tighter parameters around signage placed throughout the community. The Common Council on June 21 held […]

In light of the excessive heat forecasted late this week, the James R. Connor University Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will remain open until 9 p.m. Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22. Students, faculty and staff, and members of the community are welcome to use the University Center […]

      Jay Craggs and Friends perform June 30 at the Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center as part of the Savory Sounds concert series. Craggs, Whitewater, is on the guitar; Ethan Bender, Milwaukee, bass; Alan Arber, Milwaukee, drums; and Samtefke, Milwaukee is on the keyboard. […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A Madison man who was scheduled to go on trial last month for allegedly stabbing a woman at her Whitewater apartment in 2014 is set for a status conference Aug. 3. Jason L. Grant, 29, was scheduled to be tried June 27, 28 and 29 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An infrastructure project that has been in the works for nearly a year in Whitewater is officially moving forward, following a recent decision by city officials. The Common Council on June 21 gave city staffers the green light to proceed with plans to design and construct […]

      Ian Emery and Fairhaven Senior Services resident Dolores Grulkowski get to know a visiting calf June 24 during the mini county fair set up by the Stone School and LaGrange 4-H Clubs at the senior center. Fairhaven residents had a chance to get up close and personal […]

Common Council approves an additional $300,000 for electrical issues By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Another item on the list of unexpected issues linked to the extensive revamp of Whitewater’s 34-year-old wastewater treatment facility has cropped up and will increase the cost by nearly $300,000. The Common Council on June 21 approved […]

  By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Hoping to gain more efficiency and meet future demand, Whitewater’s water tower near Starin Park could soon be in for a makeover. Before delving into the project, however, municipal officials are enlisting the services of a consultant by performing a study of the city’s water […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After reviewing a list of concerns, Whitewater officials have decided to deny an applicant’s request to serve alcohol in the community. As is the case with all applicants, Thomas John Albrecht’s background was scrutinized when he sought a license to serve alcohol at local establishment Station […]

By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Wisconsin Track Coaches Association (WISTCA) announced the 2016 WISTA All-State track and field team on July 5 and senior Sarah Ziolkowski was the lone representative for Whitewater High School. Ziolkowski was one of 285 athletes from throughout Wisconsin named to the All-State team. Whitewater […]