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Founded 1901

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School board discusses activities, success and budgets

School board discusses activities, success and budgets

Sarah Sullivan, Community Journalist November 6, 2023

The Student Report, presented by Isabel Serna, highlighted the recent updates, events, and initiatives that have been taking place in the Whitewater middle schools and high school. Serna gave a brief overview...

The women’s cross country team traveled to compete in the WIAC championships. They ended up taking third place, with 115 points overall.

Women’s Cross Country finishes third in WIAC

Gabe Sadoski, Women’s Sports Journalist October 29, 2023

UW-Whitewater’s women’s cross country finished third in the 2023 WIAC Women’s Cross Country Championship in Prescott, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Oct. 28 with a total time of 1:56:08.70 and 115 points...

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Corey A. King reacts as he listens to a question from incoming student Peyton Walz, on the phone at this side, who will be a freshman in the fall. King's first day in office was Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (UW-Whitewater Photos/Craig Schreiner)

Two branches of campus for Universities of Wisconsin close

Corey A. King, Chancellor October 22, 2023

UW-Whitewater community, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced that two branch campuses — UW-Milwaukee at Washington County and UW Oshkosh, Fond du Lac campus— will end in-person...

The hype for Homecoming begins

The hype for Homecoming begins

Grace Newcomb, member of Homecoming Committee October 22, 2023

I am super excited to be the Homecoming chair this year! Working with the Homecoming Steering Committee has been so much fun and I cannot wait to see their hard work pay off next week. They are an incredible...

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...

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