Grant program expansion considered by community

March 8, 2016

By Brad Allen March 9, 2016 The Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) is expanding its overall vision by implementing a new Active Grant Program. The grant program will serve to help raise funds for...

First ever International Student Conference coming to Whitewater

April 26, 2012

Whitewater will make history this Friday and Saturday, hosting the first ever International Student Conference in the U.S. “We’re trying to get international students from the Midwest together and...

Greenhouse Café shuts down amidst struggling economy

January 25, 2012

Another small business takes a fall as Whitewater's Greenhouse Café closes its doors permanently.

Whitewater approves new parking for Prince, Prairie streets

January 25, 2012

Whitewater City Council formed an agreement between the city and UW-Whitewater to help facilitate a new fee system for on-street parking on North Prairie and North Prince streets.

Whitewater sets increased water rates

November 29, 2011

Residents will face increased water rates, starting with their next billing cycle.

Whitewater City Council officially adopts 2012 budget

November 22, 2011

Whitewater City Council adopted the 2012 operating budget last Tuesday, in which members of the community will face a half-percent increase in the tax levy.

Walmart Supercenter reopening ‘profits the Whitewater community’

November 22, 2011

Walmart Supercenter had a grand reopening last Wednesday. In attendance were the UW-Madison Madhatters, the VFW, the Whitewater Police and Fire Departments, and many community members.

City’s proposed budget calls for 1.4 percent reduction in spending

October 26, 2011

City council discussed the proposed 2012 operating budget of $9,134,425 last Tuesday. Plans are being made to cut spending $130,000 since last year, resulting in a 1.4 percent decrease.

Innovation Center a ‘creative hub’

September 21, 2011

The Innovation Center is used as an incubator for starting businesses and entrepreneurs.

United we will ‘never forget’

September 14, 2011

Students, faculty and community members mourned on Monday in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks by taking part in the memorial that was put together by UWW College Republicans in the U.C north mall.

City approves construction projects

April 27, 2011

Main goal is to ensure pedestrian safety in city.

City police chief retires after 18 years of service

March 16, 2011

Genetics play a large role in how someone turns out as they grow older. Certain things from athletic ability to looks can pass on to offspring through genes. For Police Chief Jim Coan of the Whitewater Police Department, wanting to be part of a law enforcement agency has always run in the family.