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Founded 1901

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Yefferson Guzman Rodriguez is charged with Kidnapping (Wis. Stat. 940.31(1)(c)), False Imprisonment (Wis. Stat. 940.30), 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (Wis. Stat. 941.30(1)), Substantial Battery (Wis. Stat. 940.19(2)), Strangulation (Wis. Stat. 940.235), Disorderly Conduct (Wis. Stat. 947.01), and Resist/Obstruct Officer (Wis. Stat. 946.41(1)). Unless a judgment of conviction is entered, the defendant is presumed innocent of all charges.

Alleged kidnapper arrested

Dauntae Green, Editor October 16, 2023

Suspect held in Walworth County Jail Updated Monday, Oct. 16 at 1:03 p.m. The Whitewater Police Department arrested suspected criminal Yefferson Guzman Rodriguez near the Lincoln Elementary School...

  Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings support and safety 

  Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings support and safety 

Sarah Olson, Coalition Against Sexual and Interpersonal Violence President October 15, 2023

Domestic Violence awareness month is incredibly important for multiple different reasons. Domestic violence awareness month brings the issue forward because a lot of people do not feel safe to talk about...

‘I will listen to the members of the community’

‘I will listen to the members of the community’

Brian Schanen, Council District 4 Candidate October 15, 2023

My name is Brian Schanen, and I am announcing my intent to run for City of Whitewater Council District 4 in the Spring 2024 election.  The actions of certain members of the common council over the last...

‘My record demonstrates a committment’

‘My record demonstrates a committment’

Greg Majkrzak, Council-at-Large Candidate October 15, 2023

I, Greg Majkrzak, am excited to announce my intention to run for the Whitewater City Council at-large position in the upcoming April election. I care deeply about our community and want to contribute to...

Ultimate frisbee goes the distance

Zachary Prybylski, Videographer September 24, 2023

Common Council takes on fall 2023

Common Council takes on fall 2023

Mackenzie Juedes, Community News Journalist September 24, 2023

Mid-September came on quickly, as did the common council meeting, hosted on Tuesday Sept. 19, which was held at the Whitewater Municipal Building. This meeting was to discuss future plans for the city,...

Half marathon start, 8:00 am at Whitewater High School

11th annual Discover Whitewater marathon a success

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Community Editor September 17, 2023

  Fall weather arrived in Whitewater just in time for the Discover Whitewater Series 5K and half marathon held on Sunday, Sept. 17. The drizzles of rain didn’t stop the runners from completing...

Business is booming

Business is booming

Dauntae Green, Editor May 8, 2023

The city of Whitewater has been known as a town of business and entrepreneurship throughout history. And it's been proven true the past few years with new business after new business opening its doors...

Junior Business & Economics Major Justice Theisen

What is the best thing about Whitewater?

March 5, 2023

The best thing about whitewater is definitely the community, whether it be in Greek life or in the hundreds of organizations/clubs or are on campus there is a place for every student to feel welcomed and...

Welcome back from break!

Welcome back from break!

John Weidl, City Manager January 22, 2023

Welcome all students, faculty, staff, family, and friends to Whitewater as you return for your spring semester!  The City of Whitewater is continuously looking for opportunities to engage students...

Just in time for the chilly season, UWW student Ethan Wyland tries to choose a cuddly companion from Kit’s Knits at the Whitewater City Market.

Fall at the farmers market

Ivy Steege and Aurora Schock October 9, 2022

Cool autumn breezes and locally-sourced goods are still available at the Whitewater Farmers Market and City Market. The bi-weekly event plans to be around until the end of October. Since 1991, the market...

A controlled burn is set on the effigy mounds to maintain the site the summer of 2018.

Why is it important to preserve the Whitewater effigy mounds?

Kori Oberle & Pat Blackmer, Whitewater Landmarks Commission Members October 9, 2022

The Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve includes thirteen burial mounds built by indigenous peoples on the far southwest edge of what is now known as Whitewater, Wisconsin. Several mounds were built in the...

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