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Surveillance or safety?

Surveillance or safety?

Macey Hotz, Asst. Community News Editor April 20, 2026

As the Whitewater Police Department expands its use of license plate reader cameras, two sides have formed: city officials, who say the technology is a powerful crime-fighting tool as well as the residents...

The Wisconsin DOT reminds drivers to stay aware, drive slowly and give plenty of space to Amish buggies on the road

Sharing the road with the Amish community

Kory Makos, Community News Editor December 1, 2025

An Amish buggy was totaled after a car crashed into its rear end Nov. 9 on County Rd N outside of Whitewater. The two occupants of a buggy, an adult and a minor, sustained minor injuries. However, the...

Spring Splash 2025

Spring Splash 2025

Kayla See, Assistant Community Editor May 4, 2025

As flowers bloom and temperatures rise across Wisconsin, so does students' anticipation and excitement for the end of the school year. For the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, that energy culminated...

Left to right Accreditation Manager SueAnn Farnsworth, Lt. Jason Burt, Chief Matt Kiederlen, and Asst. Chief Kelsey Servi poses with CALEA officials and the certificate of accreditation at the CALEA conference in November 2024.

UW-W police reach the ‘gold standard’

Aliza Kaiser, Campus Journalist April 28, 2025

After a long accreditation process, the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Police Department is officially recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA.  CALEA...

Bird scooters cause complaints

Bird scooters cause complaints

Evan Greissinger, Community Journalist November 10, 2024

The first Common Council meeting of November held on the 7th included requesting an exemption from the county library tax, a public safety referendum and the possibility of action regarding the 2024-2025...

Staying safe in winter

Staying safe in winter

Jayden Kimpel, Campus Journalist November 19, 2023

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report [ASFR] was published to both UW-Whitewater and UW-Rock County campuses early October 2023. The report is required for all University of Wisconsin System schools...

Justin Stuppy and K9 Tilla

College safety tips for costume parties

Justin Stuppy, Campus Police Officer October 29, 2023

Halloween is approaching and while it may seem like a fun idea to venture out to a costume party, remember some valuable college safety tips. Always use the buddy system. Ensure you stay with your friends...

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