By Kim McDarison Willie Hearn, a Whitewater resident who is alleged to have robbed a BP gas station and convenience store on the city’s west side, was bound over for trial Friday after appearing before Walworth County Circuit Court Judge Peter Navis. Hearn, 68, was arrested in May by members...
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Whitewater man pleads guilty to charges of sex assault of a student by school staff
By Kim McDarison A Whitewater man has pleaded guilty to five counts of sex assault of a student by school staff. Anthony P. Hansen, 35, appeared before Walworth County Circuit Court Judge Kristine Drettwan on May 26 via video conference and entered guilty pleas in response to five counts of...
Switching focus: one man’s journey across Wisconsin
By Kim McDarison Wisconsin Railroad Commissioner and former State Rep. Don Vruwink has been keeping track of the safety of crossings. Since his appointment to the position by Gov. Tony Evers, which became effective in March, two railroad-related fatalities, one in Burlington and one in Junction City, and a train...
FCCU cookout planned to support Jefferson County Cancer Coalition
Fort Community Credit Union, or FCCU, has announced it will be hosting a brat cookout in support of the Jefferson County Cancer Coalition. The event will be held at the credit union’s main branch, 800 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until the...
UW-Whitewater, city to host 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games
City of Whitewater officials have announced that the city, along with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will be hosting the 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games. According to information released by city officials, the games will be held June 8 through 10 on the UW-Whitewater campus. More than 1,400 athletes from across the...