Many Whitewater residents are familiar with its eerie moniker “Second Salem,” but few know the history that earned the city that name. The Whitewater Chamber of Commerce seeks to change that, as well ...

Each winter, the Whitewater community comes together to celebrate some of the best businesses, services, employers, food and hot spots that Whitewater has to offer. Seasonal events, Greek Life, campus ...

Ellie Johnson has been playing golf since she was young. Now a senior, she is spending her last season at UW-Whitewater while balancing multiple classes as a science major. Johnson credits Whitewater ...

Wisconsin ag groups say they’re looking for alternative funding options after the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion for federal programs providing local products to food banks, schools and ...

Have you ever wondered if anyone famous has attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, possibly a public figure or famous person that you follow? The Royal Purple complied the list below from ...

You’ve probably heard the horror stories or seen the eerie movie trailer about the infamous “Witches of Whitewater.” Although it is hard to say what is true about the local tales, during this time of ...

What better way to kick off the holiday season than by picking a fresh tree to spruce up your home? Wisconsin has a deep-rooted love for holiday traditions, and choosing the perfect tree is one ...

The Whitewater Unified School District School Board has new members joining its ranks this spring. Larry Katchel became president, Maryann Zimmerman was elected as vice-president, Stephanie Hicks ...

UW-Whitewater students traveled to Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft, taking advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Members of Royal Purple, UWW-TV and 91.7 The Edge received media credentials ...

After 14 years of coaching the women’s bowling team for UW-Whitewater, veteran head coach Leann Sullivan has announced her retirement. Sullivan led many impressive Warhawk teams and is a three-time ...

While plenty of students take for granted the food options on the campus of UW-Whitewater, some can struggle when it comes to their food needs. A presentation in the University Center explained the ...

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