Hayes described as a ‘powerhouse of creative energy’ On Tuesday, Christine Hayes, the music teacher at LINCS Elementary School in Whitewater was presented the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Ward-Brodt Music’s 2016 Award for Excellence in Music Education. The presentation took place at a choir concert May 17 in the Whitewater […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Recent changes in state law have prompted Whitewater officials to revisit a city policy concerning a loan program aimed at improving and rehabilitating aging homes within the community. The city has long offered federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars toward home spruce-ups, though funds are […]

More than 1,200 undergrads walk across UW-Whitewater stage By Tom Ganser Correspondent University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students as family, friends and the university community celebrated their achievements as graduates, including 14 international students, 205 nontraditional undergraduate students, 72 military veterans and 110 self-identified students with disabilities May 14. More than 1,200 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After fielding concerns from commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners, Whitewater officials have decided to put the newly enforced lock box ordinance on the backburner for an indefinite period. After wrangling over the pros and cons of the ordinance, the Common Council on May 3 agreed […]

Whitewater Middle School to host ceremony for art project The Whitewater Middle School stained glass project, a collaborative art project, began in the fall of 2013. The completed work will be unveiled at a ceremony next week. With the help of Sonja Kipper, a local stained glass artist and retired […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With budget crunches becoming a common occurrence and crime climbing upward, Whitewater officials have signed off on a plan to embark on a long-range study of the city Police Department’s operations. The Common Council on May 3 began preliminary discussions of the study, which could be […]

The Whitewater School Board has reviewed a long-range facilities plan with school improvement projects totaling approximately $23.5 million. With assistance from facilities engineers, Eppstein Uhen Architects, J.P. Cullen, and in consultation with administrators and staff, the district has identified facilities needs for: Safety and security upgrades ADA accessibility improvements Capital […]

Special Olympics athletes attend Warhawks football camp By Heather Ruenz Editor “The football camp had always been a dream of mine personally. I always wanted to connect individuals with special needs and sports teams together, creating inclusion and equal opportunities,” Alyssa Bohm said. Her dream – and that of many Special […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After hearing reports from residents of feeling terrorized and being immersed in an environment of chaos and disruption, Whitewater officials are stepping up efforts to address an annual non-sanctioned event geared toward college students. For the fourth consecutive year, a for-profit company known as Wisconsin Red […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A rowing machine, leg press, and other workout equipment like sqaut bars will soon arrive at Starin Park, following a recent decision by Whitewater officials. The Common Council on April 19 awarded a $20,923 contract to Cambridge-based Lee Recreation for the installation project, which was included […]