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Department of Justice investigating Mount Horeb active shooter incident; officers responding ‘used deadly force’ 

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating “the entirety of the incident

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‘Discover Wisconsin’ TV launches annual photo contest 

“Discover Wisconsin” travel and tourism TV series, in partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association, is once

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Commentary: Scott Johnson urges UW-Madison chancellor to ‘crack down’ on campus violence 

Rep. Scott Johnson Wednesday issued a statement in response to the violence on college campuses across

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Breaking: Mount Horeb Area School District officials say have permission to ‘reunify’ 

By Kim McDarison The Walworth County Scanner at approximately 11:50 a.m. reported a “shooting” incident at

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McDonell, Nelson, Coleman throw hat in ring for appointment as interim municipal judge 

By Kim McDarison Three applicants seeking an appointment as the city’s interim municipal judge will be

Today's features

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‘Discover Wisconsin’ TV launches annual photo contest 

“Discover Wisconsin” travel and tourism TV series, in partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association, is once

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Commentary: Scott Johnson urges UW-Madison chancellor to ‘crack down’ on campus violence 

Rep. Scott Johnson Wednesday issued a statement in response to the violence on college campuses across

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Commentary, Straight Talk: Wisconsin summit needed ASAP on bird flu

Editor’s note: The following commentary has been published with permission from its author, and originally appeared

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Fort Atkinson Club plans art exhibition, ‘kindness’ discussion led by UW-Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities director  

Debbie Reuter, the director of the Center for Students with Disabilities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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Keith Leonard Thayer

Keith Leonard Thayer found peace on April 27, 2024, at home after a courageous three-year battle

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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

Obituaries

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Keith Leonard Thayer

Keith Leonard Thayer found peace on April 27, 2024, at home after a courageous three-year battle

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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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$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

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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

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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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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

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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

Most Read Posts

Art, culture

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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