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WTMJ New Anchor ,board member of the Special Olympics, and MC of the Polar Plunge Julia Fello emerges from the water smiling with her hands spread wide at the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center Saturday afternoon March 9, 2024.

Taking the plunge

Evan Greissinger, Assistant Community Editor March 10, 2024

Volunteers gathered at the Whitewater Aquatic Center to take a leap of faith into the water Saturday, March 9, raising money and spreading awareness for the Special Olympics in the 25th annual Polar Plunge....

The sun sets through the trees on campus, Whitewater, Spring semester 2024.

Warm weather returns to Whitewater

Evan Greissinger, Assistant Community Editor March 3, 2024

The freshly inaugurated 18th Chancellor Corey A. King places his hand over his chest and smiles at the crowd gathered in Young Auditorium Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2024.

‘Warhawk bold’

Katie Popp, Campus Editor February 26, 2024

In a celebration among the Whitewater community and Universities of Wisconsin system, Dr. Corey A. King was officially inaugurated as the 18th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Feb....

City leaders meet with governor

City leaders meet with governor

Dauntae Green, Editor February 19, 2024

Tony Evers came to town to discuss issues with Whitewater’s leaders John Weidl, Police Chief Dan Meyer, and Council President Neil Hicks on Thursday, February 15th at 3 pm at the Irvin L. Young Memorial...

Hotel on Main Street next to Walmart is being torn down to make room for a new ALDI. Feb. 15 2024

Making room for ALDI

Katie McIlheran, Photographer February 18, 2024

No fish, but plenty of pancakes

No fish, but plenty of pancakes

Lucas Riley, Community Journalist February 11, 2024

After the Lions Club announced that there would be no fish-a-ree this year, they shifted their attention to the pancake breakfast. The breakfast served some eggs, sausage, jalapeño poppers and of...

Vice Commander Ty Letto thanking our troops for their service and giving his own experiences while serving in the military

Campus honors Veterans

Jayden Kimpel, Campus Journalist November 13, 2023

Every year, UW-Whitewater honors veterans through veterans week. For the 2022-23 year at UW-Whitewater, 496 students were veterans or current members of the military. This year, there are 554 students.  This...

People gathered along the water to enjoy music, local businesses, food, and more at the Shop Small Holiday Market. Join in on the fun this year on November 25. Credit: Whitewater Chamber of Commerce

Holiday festivities and more upcoming events

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Community Editor November 6, 2023

November is here and so is the holiday season. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and sparkly lights will soon adorn houses and buildings across the city. Two festive events are also coming back...

Pride Rally brings inclusion and celebration

Pride Rally brings inclusion and celebration

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Community Editor October 29, 2023

  It was an extravaganza for the third annual Whitewater Pride Rally held on Oct. 21 at Cravath Lakefront Park. The LGBTQ+ community, allies, and community members gathered to celebrate diversity,...

Pet Supplies Plus and Ace Hardware of Whitewater.

Pet Supplies Plus makes home in Whitewater

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Community Editor October 15, 2023

The City of Whitewater is home to many local businesses from cafés to pet stores. Pet Supplies Plus is a nationwide store, but is locally owned and operated in the community of Whitewater. The owners...

Seen here is an early 1970s Chevy Chevelle Super Sport 396 at Whitewater’s Cars and Coffee at Lake Home sponsored by Discover Whitewater Tourism Info in Whitewater Sat Oct 1 2023.

Community gathers for last Cars & Coffee of the season

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Editor October 1, 2023

It was a warm fall day for the last Cars & Coffee event of the season. People gathered at the Lake Homes Info property to enjoy classic and modern cars while socializing with other members of the community....

School board welcomes new members

School board welcomes new members

Josh Stoughton, Community Editor April 30, 2023

The Whitewater Unified School District School Board has new members joining its ranks this spring. Larry Katchel became president, Maryann Zimmerman was elected as vice-president, Stephanie Hicks became...

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