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Crews from WE Energies survey the scene of a gas leak as they work to fix the issue Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Natural gas leak causes brief evacuations at UW-W campus

February 6, 2018

A natural gas leak near Starin Road caused brief evacuations from several campus buildings at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, university officials and campus police confirmed. Upham Hall, Ambrose...

Police services conduct active threat scenario training

January 16, 2018

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Services will host officers from the Delavan Police Department to conduct active threat scenario training in Hyland Hall on Jan. 16 and 17. An announcement...

In a 2016 photo, a crime scene where a Whitewater man was killed is taped off by city police.

Whitewater man convicted of reckless homicide in October 2016 murder

November 8, 2017

A jury convicted Alan M. Johnson of first-degree reckless homicide Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law in 2016. According to the Janesville Gazette, the jury did not reach a...

Opioid abuse opinion

Royal Purple Staff, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Opioid abuse cases and deaths related to drugs such as methamphetamines, heroin and cocaine have been on the rise since 2000, and until a treatment facility not ran by local authorities is opened, that...

The UW-W poses for a photo during the conference. Two members competed in the pitch competition but did not make it past the preliminary round.

CEO shows innovations at conference

Garrett Kluever, Biz and Tech Editor November 1, 2017

The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater College Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) chapter attended the Global Conference and Pitch Competition in Tampa, Florida Oct. 26 - 28. Conference attendees had...

Impact college experience with travel

Hannah Jewell, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Studying abroad is an opportunity that not all students choose to take advantage of while in college.   Less than five percent of all UW-Whitewater students -- about 400 people -- take advantage of...

Exhibit brings nostalgia to viewers

Lauren Fedorovich, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Artist Shelley Smith paints missed opportunities. In her art, scenes depicting situations where people walk past a place and never give it a second glance are the subject of the exhibition “More Sights...

Hotel proposed for west side

Nathan Kober, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

The Whitewater Planning and Architectural Review Commission approved a proposal to develop a hotel on Whitewater’s west side. If approved, a 45 ft. tall, three-story, 70-room  Fairfield by Marriott...

Men’s basketball strengthens

Jack Miller, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2017

W-Whitewater men’s basketball added two new staff members for the upcoming season, both who understand what it means to be a Warhawk. Lou Chapman and Jarod Wichser were announced as assistant coaches...

Sexual assault a focus of conversation

Sexual assault a focus of conversation

Catherine Smith, Lifestyle Editor October 25, 2017

UW-Whitewater is the only university in the state to devote an entire week to sexual assault awareness, said Bryan Thommes, Director of Student Safety for Whitewater Student Government (WSG). The “Its...

olunteers for First Methodist Church serve hot food to students during a free lunch event. The church has been dishing out hot meals to students and community members for nearly 20 years.

Volunteers dish out for decades

Chase Morrison, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

Terry Parenteau and the volunteers for the First Methodist Church of Whitewater welcome students for a home-cooked meal every Tuesday from 10:45a.m.-1 p.m. at 145 S. Prairie St. The ministry has served...

Students attend the e-portfolio seminar, which focused on implementing portfolios for students. Many of the students are majoring in Corporate/Health Communication.

Symposium eyes new projects

Garrett Kluever, Biz and Tech Editor October 25, 2017

Communicating Health in Practice (CHIP) invited experts from across the state to discuss emerging communication and health practices with students at the 6th annual Corporate and Health Communication Symposium...

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