UW-Whitewater racist incident; students react to display, chants

A group of people projected a swastika on a residence hall at a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dorm and chanted racist words on Sunday night, Jan. 21.

Whitewater man arrested, held victim against will
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Whitewater police say an 18-year-old man is now in custody after allegedly wielding several rifles after holding a victim against her will for multiple days, officials say.

Whitewater man in custody, held victim against will, police say

Whitewater police say an 18-year-old man is now in custody after allegedly wielding several rifles after holding a victim against her will for multiple days, officials say.

Search for armed man in Whitewater
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Whitewater police say an 18-year-old man is at-large and wielding several rifles after holding a victim against her will for multiple days. Police confirm this is an active incident on Monday, Oct. 16.

Wisconsin Marching Band Championships; Greendale, Oak Creek excel

Thirty-four high schools from across Wisconsin took to the field at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Perkins Stadium to compete in the annual state marching band championships.

Gun brandished at Whitewater McDonald's, 2 charged: police

Two people have been charged after Whitewater police say they brandished a gun to kids at a McDonald's in September.

Wisconsin State Patrol special enforcement to stop risky driving

The Wisconsin State Patrol Southeast Region will conduct special traffic enforcement patrols in Walworth County on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Whitewater tax preparer allegedly filed 340 false returns: DOR

A Whitewater tax preparer is accused of filing 340 false returns – attempting to defraud the state of more than $330,000 – officials said Thursday, Aug. 24.

Whitewater apartment building fire, 1 taken to hospital

One person was hospitalized after a Whitewater apartment building fire Saturday afternoon, Aug. 12. The building was unoccupied at the time.

Whitewater attempted child abduction 'did not occur'

Whitewater police on Monday, July 24 said that a report of an attempted child abduction on Thursday, July 20 “did not occur.”

Whitewater cocaine bust, man jailed

A Whitewater man was jailed on multiple charges after sheriff's officials served a search warrant at his home and found cocaine and fraudulent IDs.

Whitewater gas station robbery, 68-year-old man arrested

Whitewater police arrested a 68-year-old man suspected of robbing a gas station Friday morning, May 19. Officers used a taser to arrest him.

Whitewater credit union robbery, police seek man

The Whitewater Police Department is looking for a man who they say robbed Fort Community Credit Union Friday afternoon, May 12.

Whitewater man sentenced; 8 years prison for July 2020 crime

A Walworth County judge sentenced Christopher Czerpak to eight years in prison in connection with a July 2020 incident in Whitewater.

Whitewater newborn dead in field, mom charged

Prosecutors say a Whitewater mother admitted to leaving her newborn baby boy in a field, believing he was dead after she gave birth to him. According to a criminal complaint, she said she did it because she was worried she would lose her other children because she was pregnant by a man who was not their father.

Baby boy found dead in Whitewater field, woman arrested

A 39-year-old Whitewater woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a newborn baby boy found in a field on March 4.

Baby boy found dead in Whitewater field, woman arrested
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A 39-year-old Whitewater woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a newborn baby boy found in a field on March 4.

New UW-Whitewater chancellor appointed

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Thursday, Jan. 19 named Dr. Corey King as its 18th chancellor. His appointment was unanimous.

John’s Disposal fire in Whitewater; damage in the millions

Firefighters responded to a fire at John’s Disposal Services in Whitewater late Sunday, Jan. 8. Officials say damage could be in the millions.