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 […]

WHS golf team to purchase equipment, apparel from proceeds By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Golf Program ended its varsity mini-match at the Whitewater Country Club last week by teeing off with the program’s inaugural Ball Drop fundraiser. After the golf balls dumped from a skid steer –operated […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the hopes of providing greater clarity and creating more equity, Whitewater officials have amended an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of horses on residential lots. After receiving a favorable recommendation from the Plan and Architectural Review Commission, the Common Council on April 19 voted in […]

Art by students 4 to 18 years old will be featured in the May exhibit at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. The show will be open through May 29 and will be accessible Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. during those dates. […]

Following the recent announcement of the resignation of District Administrator Eric Runez at the end of the school year, the Whitewater Unified School District school board requested district administrator search firm consultant proposals. On April 25, the board hired School Exec Connect, a regional firm that has completed 15 successful […]

Horticulturist will discuss ‘Square-foot garden’ method Spring kicks off the gardening season, but it’s not always easy for some people to kneel in the dirt while planting, weeding and tending to row after row of vegetables. That’s why Wisconsin Makers, a makerspace whose members reside in Walworth, Jefferson and Rock […]

As a result of 40 positions eliminated, 42 fewer courses were offered By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Pointing to the assortment of facts and figures that are available at her fingertips, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper said she is concerned — very, very concerned. Kopper, who is nearing the end […]

Officials say explanation of long-term effects added reality By Heather Ruenz Editor “The purpose of our mock crash was to bring real world reality to each student’s attention so they put their focus back on safe driving choices,” Whitewater High School administrative assistant De Anda Levine said. The crash, held […]