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The City of Whitewater is nestled within the lakes, forests and prairies of southeastern Wisconsin. Home to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the city enjoys ample educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. Within the city limits are Tripp Lake and Cravath Lake, providing a variety of outdoor sporting and leisure activities.

The Kettle Moraine State Forest is nearby with scenic skiing and biking trails, campgrounds, rustic drives and abundant wildlife. [Entertainment guide]

The Whitewater Aquatic Center features an indoor three-story, 120-foot long waterslide, leisure pool, lap pool, lazy river, play structure, whirlpool and fitness classes. With activities for everyone, your visit will charm you into a wide range of relaxation and new adventures. [Fun with the kids guide]

The greater Whitewater area includes Eagle, Eagleville, La Grange, Lima, Little Prairie, Palmyra, Storrs Lake and Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Facts & Places 

  • Whitewater is in Walworth and Jefferson Counties
  • Zip code for Whitewater is 53190
  • Area code for Whitewater is 262
  • Population for the city of Whitewater is 13,347 (2000 census)
  • The word Whitewater is derived from the Potawatomi Indians' term, "Wau-be-gan-naw-po-cat", meaning "white water", referring to the white sands in area creeks.
 

Whitewater Headlines

Stimulus gives Wisconsin a shot of federal money Wisconsin - a longtime laggard among states at securing federal money - shot ahead in 2009 as the federal stimulus bill took effect, snagging an increase of more than 50%, or $21.14 billion in federal funds.

APNewsBreak: Softer lights, more toiletries: Wisconsin to make improvements for worst inmates Life is getting better for some of Wisconsin's most dangerous and worst-behaving prisoners.

Vincent Gray wins key endorsement from fellow council member in D.C. mayor race D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray picked up a potentially key endorsement in the mayor's race Thursday when one of his colleagues, Mary M. Cheh, threw her support behind him and said she will work to convince her constituents in Upper Northwest to vote for him. Vincent C. Gray - Democratic - Adrian Fenty - Religion and Spirituality - Denominations

 

Wisconsin Headlines

Wisconsin Public Service donates $105,000 to Brown County United Way Wisconsin Public Service donated $105,000 to the Brown County United Way Thursday as part of a month-long effort by the company to raise funds for the local nonprofit.

Wisconsin to receive $180 million in federal education money Wisconsin will receive nearly $180 million to save and create education jobs this school year, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced Wednesday.

Wisconsin election officials push for absentee ballots WASHINGTON Wisconsin election officials are negotiating with the U.S. Justice Department to try to ensure that American troops and civilians overseas are able to vote in the November midterm election, a spokesman for the state Government Accountability Board said Wednesday.

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