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$195 million Nestle Purina factory expansion planned in Jefferson 

Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which feeds more than 46

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Road work ahead 

Several roads in Jefferson and Walworth counties will see improvements, according to information released by the

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Brienne Brown announces candidacy for 43rd State Assembly District seat; district includes Whitewater 

Editor’s note: information below has been provided by a political candidate announcing her intention to run

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‘Ending the Genocide: Towards a Shared Future for Palestinians and Jews’ presentation offers insight regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict 

A presentation featuring the examination of current and historical struggles between Israel and Palestine was held

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PSAs: Walworth Avenue to close for public works projects; recycling event scheduled 

Whitewater city officials have announced that Walworth Avenue is slated for closure to through traffic between

$195 million Nestle Purina factory expansion planned in Jefferson 

Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which feeds more than 46

Evers, WEDC announce incentives to assist Kikkoman’s investment in Jefferson, Walworth 

Gov. Tony Evers office announced today that the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development

Investigation continues; fourth individual involved in Saturday’s crash dies 

A fourth individual involved in a multi-vehicle crash last Saturday in Rock County near the west

First United invites public to attend Sunday presentation about struggles between Israel and Palestine

The First United Methodist Church of Whitewater has announced that it will be hosting a presentation

Whitewater’s Robotics Booster Club to host first STEAM Faire in May

By Chris Spangler The Whitewater Unified School District’s Robotics Booster Club is hosting a STEAM Faire

Municipal judge applications sought; Taylor thanks community for the ‘honor to serve’ 

By Kim McDarison Whitewater city officials announced Wednesday that the city is seeking applicants to fill

Whitewater students among Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair winners 

By Chris Spangler Winners have been announced in the 2024 Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair. The

Whitewater Fire and EMS respond to crash with fatalities, serious injuries 

By Kim McDarison The Whitewater Fire and EMS department responded Saturday to a motor vehicle accident

School district business services director resigns 

By Kim McDarison Ben Prather, the director of business services with the Whitewater Unified School District

Addressing GWC, district superintendent says literacy growth K-5 stats show 40.9% of population proficient at mid-year 2023-24 

By Kim McDarison Whitewater Unified School District Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty and Director of Teaching and Learning

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Road work ahead 

Several roads in Jefferson and Walworth counties will see improvements, according to information released by the

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Brienne Brown announces candidacy for 43rd State Assembly District seat; district includes Whitewater 

Editor’s note: information below has been provided by a political candidate announcing her intention to run

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‘Ending the Genocide: Towards a Shared Future for Palestinians and Jews’ presentation offers insight regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict 

A presentation featuring the examination of current and historical struggles between Israel and Palestine was held

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PSAs: Walworth Avenue to close for public works projects; recycling event scheduled 

Whitewater city officials have announced that Walworth Avenue is slated for closure to through traffic between

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Bird’s Eye View: It’s beyond birds — 28 cattle herds reported with avian flu

By Anita Martin What do the words birds, beef, and bewildered have in common? They all

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City manager: Coin flip does not conform with ordinance or statute when selecting a committee chair 

Editor’s note: Following questions posed by WhitewaterWise regarding alternatives suggested by members of the city’s Community

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Council hears Lakes Advisory Committee update; committee sets goals and objectives 

By Kim McDarison Members of the Whitewater Common Council last month received an update about progress

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Council elects Singer president, Hicks, pro tem; committee vacancies filled 

By Kim McDarison Members of the Whitewater Common Council during Tuesday’s regular meeting elected Patrick Singer

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Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed, known

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Jamie Lynn Ranguette

Jamie Lynn Ranguette, 39, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident in Whitewater

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DNR announces plans to spray for spongy moth caterpillars in Kettle Moraine State Forest

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spray plans for its 2024 Spongy

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Donald Lee ‘Donny’ Deegan

Donald Lee “Donny” Deegan, 76, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a

Obituaries

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Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed, known

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Jamie Lynn Ranguette

Jamie Lynn Ranguette, 39, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident in Whitewater

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Donald Lee ‘Donny’ Deegan

Donald Lee “Donny” Deegan, 76, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a

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Shirley Lorraine (Drays) Sweno

Update: Service information is as follows: A memorial service will take place at 11AM on Wednesday,

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Roger Frank Krance, Sr. 

Roger Frank Krance Sr. Age 85 of Fort Atkinson passed away unexpectedly at Alden Estates on

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Welcome to our new advertiser: Humphrey Floral

Welcome to our new advertiser: Humphrey Floral LLC. The click-through ad to the company’s Facebook page

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Juliette L. Horner

It is with our heavy hearts, that we share the passing of Juliette L. Horner, 13,

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Daryl Dean Pieper

Daryl Dean Pieper, 80, of Whitewater passed away on February 28, 2024 at his home surrounded

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Gregg Godfrey

Gregg Godfrey, 79, of Fort Atkinson, passed away February 1, 2024 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.

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Shirley Sebranek

Shirley Sebranek passed away peacefully Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater, Wisconsin. 

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Wanda K. Goodger

Wanda K. Goodger, 92, of Fort Atkinson, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 23,

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Sophie Castelvecchi

Sophie Castelvecchi, 88, Whitewater, passed away in her home Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Sophie was born

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Council elects Singer president, Hicks, pro tem; committee vacancies filled 

By Kim McDarison Members of the Whitewater Common Council during Tuesday’s regular meeting elected Patrick Singer

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Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Harrison Turnipseed, known

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Jamie Lynn Ranguette

Jamie Lynn Ranguette, 39, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident in Whitewater

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First United invites public to attend Sunday presentation about struggles between Israel and Palestine

The First United Methodist Church of Whitewater has announced that it will be hosting a presentation

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DNR announces plans to spray for spongy moth caterpillars in Kettle Moraine State Forest

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spray plans for its 2024 Spongy

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Donald Lee ‘Donny’ Deegan

Donald Lee “Donny” Deegan, 76, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a

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Whitewater’s Robotics Booster Club to host first STEAM Faire in May

By Chris Spangler The Whitewater Unified School District’s Robotics Booster Club is hosting a STEAM Faire

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Municipal judge applications sought; Taylor thanks community for the ‘honor to serve’ 

By Kim McDarison Whitewater city officials announced Wednesday that the city is seeking applicants to fill

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Whitewater students among Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair winners 

By Chris Spangler Winners have been announced in the 2024 Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair. The

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Whitewater Community Foundation:  Rock River Clinic is award recipient; spring grant application deadline approaching; food drive set 

The Whitewater Community Foundation has recently made several announcements, including the name of its Action Grant

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Welcome to our new advertiser: Opportunities, Inc. 

Welcome to our new advertiser: Opportunities, Inc. A click-through ad to the company’s website, featuring job

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Music, storytelling, activities characterize festival held Saturday in Cravath Lakefront Park 

By Kim McDarisonA full day of activities brought area residents on Saturday to Cravath Lakefront Park,

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UW-Whitewater student earns scholarship to study in Japan

Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for publication by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  University of

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‘Hallow’s Gala’ art exhibition opens; Art Alliance to participate in ‘Ghouls Night Out’

It’s nearly Halloween. The Whitewater Arts Alliance, in keeping with the spirit of the spooky holiday,

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Black Hawk Artists Show, featuring Cambridge, Fort, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Whitewater artists, to open in November

The Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, has announced that it will be hosting the 50th Annual

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Area artists, community members arrive at Hallow’s Gala event; Art contest winners announced

By Kim McDarison  Artists, their guests, and members of the community assembled in a small but

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Annual Whitewater Arts Alliance Members Show opens

The Whitewater Arts Alliance has announced that its Members Show will be available for viewing through

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Wisconsin Makers to offer aluminum pour

Wisconsin Makers, a Whitewater-based nonprofit community workshop, has announced it will be hosting an aluminum pour

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WhitewaterWise goes ‘On Location’ to meet Whitewater Arts Alliance Director Kim Adams

This installment of “On Location” features a short interview with Kim Adams who serves as the

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‘Whitewater Collects’ exhibition offers opportunity to view, evaluate collectables 

By Kim McDarison  The Whitewater Historical Society will be presenting “Whitewater Collects,” an exhibition which offers

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Wisconsin Makers to hold seventh annual iron pour 

Wisconsin Makers, a Whitewater-based nonprofit community workshop, has announced it will be hosting its  seventh annual

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Pulling the plug at the seventh annual Wisconsin Makers iron pour

By Kim McDarison Fire, an “iron plug,” then fire again, characterized the seventh annual “Pete’s Iron

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Whitewater Unified School District student art on display at Cultural Arts Center

Student art is on display at the Whitewater Cultural Art Center, according to a recent news

Editor's choice photo album

As journalists, we find ourselves in all sorts of places -- events, meetings, one-on-one interviews -- and sometimes, we just wander around. These myriad activities lend themselves to photo ops. Here are some of our favorites area photographs.

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Art, culture

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Music, storytelling, activities characterize festival held Saturday in Cravath Lakefront Park 

By Kim McDarison A full day of activities brought area residents on Saturday to Cravath Lakefront

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UW-Whitewater student earns scholarship to study in Japan

Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for publication by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  University of

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‘Hallow’s Gala’ art exhibition opens; Art Alliance to participate in ‘Ghouls Night Out’

It’s nearly Halloween. The Whitewater Arts Alliance, in keeping with the spirit of the spooky holiday,

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Black Hawk Artists Show, featuring Cambridge, Fort, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Whitewater artists, to open in November

The Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, has announced that it will be hosting the 50th Annual

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Area artists, community members arrive at Hallow’s Gala event; Art contest winners announced

By Kim McDarison  Artists, their guests, and members of the community assembled in a small but

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Annual Whitewater Arts Alliance Members Show opens

The Whitewater Arts Alliance has announced that its Members Show will be available for viewing through

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