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Founded 1901

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Mugshot of Chad T. Richards, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend, UW-Whitewater student-athlete Kara Welsh, Aug. 30, 2024.

Richards trial pushed to 2026

Kory Makos, Community News Editor September 15, 2025

The trial for Chad T. Richards, the former UW-Whitewater student accused of killing his girlfriend, UW-W gymnast Kara Welsh, Aug. 30, 2024, has been delayed until 2026. A status conference held Aug. 19...

Mugshot of Chad T. Richards who is set to trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Kara Welsh.

Richards trial scheduled

Jayden Kimpel, Community Editor February 24, 2025

Official trial dates have been set for Chad T. Richards, a former UW-Whitewater student accused of murdering his girlfriend, Kara Welsh. Welsh was a UW-Whitewater national champion gymnast who was about...

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