The planning committee of the Whitewater Relay for Life event stated in a recent press release that it is hoping to have a large number of cancer survivors and teams from Whitewater and the surrounding area attend the event. Slated Saturday, June 28 at Whitewater High School track and field, […]
Sports & Other News
Cast a line at Whitewater Fishing Derby
In cooperation with the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist club, the UW-W Student Fishing club and with the support of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, persons of all ages are invited to attend an upcoming fishing event. A quick look at the numbers reveals the following: there are 15,085 inland lakes; 2,700 […]
Middle of the pack
Overhaul of city’s fire and EMS agency possible
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Common Council could soon begin digging into a possible overhaul of the city’s fire and emergency medical services (EMS) agency. City Manager Cameron Clapper presented members of the Common Council with an update on the review on May 6, which is being undertaken by […]
Police make arrests on child sexual assault and arson
Officers and detectives from the Whitewater Police Department arrested a person for 1st degree sexual assault of a child and repeated acts of sexual assault to the same child and arrested two people for arson recently, according to a press release from the department. On May 6, officers received a […]
It’s a wrap for Whippets softball team
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent A difficult 2014 season came to a close for the Whitewater High School girls softball team last Thursday night as they fell to East Troy in the first round of the WIAA regional tournament. The 9-0 loss strung together several frustrating themes for the Whippets […]
Zoning rewrite adopted by council
Editor’s note: A story in last week’s Whitewater Register about the extensive zoning rewrite review incorrectly stated it was passed May 6 on a 5-2 vote. The final vote was May 20 and the ordinance passed unanimously. The story that follows is designed to further clarify two separate zoning issues […]
Summer fun for all ages slated at library
A variety of summer programs will be offered at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library beginning with a kickoff event slated 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Friday, June 13. The event will feature The Figureheads, a hip-hop band from Milwaukee so all are welcome to listen to the music and dance, have […]
Leading the pack
Brett Harms, of Whitewater High School’s track team, leads runners in the 3,200-meter race at the May 27 regional competition in Clinton, a race he won along with the 1,600-meter event that night. Results and photos from Friday’s sectional meet will appear in this week’s Whitewater Register. (Bob Mischka photo)
Girls soccer team stands up to McFarland
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent After having a poor week in which the Whippet girls soccer team posted a 0-3-1 record and officially fell out of conference title contention, Whitewater decided to stand tall against McFarland and play them to a double-overtime draw. This may prove to be a huge […]
