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Walworth County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.2% of income in Walworth County, providing an average of $1,369 per capita to residents.

By Whitewater Times | Apr 2, 2025

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Jefferson County: Income Maintenance made up 1.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $709 per capita to residents.

By Whitewater Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Elkhorn elementary schools honored by U.S. News & World Reports

By Whitewater Times | Mar 19, 2025

Jackson, Tibbets, and West Side Elementary Schools have been recognized in the 2025 list of U.S. News & World Reports Best Elementary Schools.

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Jefferson County residents received $10,358 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 58th in Wisconsin

By Whitewater Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $10,358 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th lowest in Wisconsin.

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Walworth County ranks 55th highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $10,491 in 2022

By Whitewater Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Walworth County received an average of $10,491 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th lowest in Wisconsin.

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Jefferson County ranks 21st in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 18.8% in 2022

By Whitewater Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.8% of income in Jefferson County—ranking it 21st least dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Walworth County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By Whitewater Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Walworth County, providing an average of $737 per capita to residents.

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Elkhorn Area School District opens enrollment for four-year-old kindergarten

By Whitewater Times | Feb 3, 2025

Enrollment for the four-year-old kindergarten (4K) program in the Elkhorn Area School District is now open for the 2025-26 academic year.

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MakerFest returns for sixth year at Elkhorn Area High School

By Whitewater Times | Jan 28, 2025

The annual MakerFest event is set to return for its sixth year on February 15, 2025, at Elkhorn Area High School.

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MakerFest returns to EAHS in February 2025

By Whitewater Times | Nov 15, 2024

MakerFest, previously known as the Elkhorn Mini MakerFaire, is set to return to EAHS on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

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Rotary seeks host families for youth exchange program

By Whitewater Times | Nov 11, 2024

Have you ever considered exploring another culture, language, or customs?

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Community meeting set for operational referendum on October 21

By Whitewater Times | Oct 21, 2024

Superintendent Jason Tadlock and members of the Elkhorn Area School District (EASD) School Board have announced a Community Information Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will take place at Elkhorn Area High School.

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Second annual Run4Randi supports scholarship in memory of local coach

By Whitewater Times | Oct 4, 2024

Join the community for the second annual Run4Randi event. The event honors Randi, who was known as an outstanding coach, teacher, father, and friend. He is remembered for leaving behind a remarkable legacy. The proceeds from this race will contribute to an Elkhorn Scholarship established in Randi's name. Registration for the event is currently open.

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Rep. Van Orden: Biden-Harris border handling allows 'violent illegal aliens' to infiltrate communities

By Whitewater Times reports | Sep 30, 2024

Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) said in an interview with Whitewater Times that Biden-Harris's border policies are allowing “criminal, violent illegal aliens” to infiltrate even small communities in Wisconsin, like his hometown of Prairie du Chien that made headlines following the Sept. 5 arrest of a suspected Venezuelan gang member accused of sexually and physical assaulting a woman and her juvenile daughter, respectively.

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Elkhorn Area School District approves operational referendum vote for November

By Whitewater Times | Aug 27, 2024

On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education unanimously approved moving forward with a referendum scheduled for November 5, 2024. This decision follows the recommendation from the Financial Stability Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.

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Elkhorn Elks vs Delavan-Darien Comets set for annual Hero Bowl

By Whitewater Times | Aug 5, 2024

The Elkhorn Elks and Delavan-Darien Comets will commence the football season on Thursday, August 22, at 7 p.m. at the EAHS Football Stadium for the annual Hero Bowl.

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DWD awards over $200K for career education equipment in Southeast Wisconsin

By Whitewater Times | Jul 29, 2024

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $206,130.68 in Regional Career and Education Equipment grants to eight school districts in Southeast Wisconsin. The funding aims to prepare students for quality jobs and address the state's skilled workforce shortage.

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Options Virtual Charter School hosts information night for Wisconsin families

By Whitewater Times | Jul 23, 2024

The Options Virtual Charter School is organizing a virtual information night for families in the Metro Milwaukee area on August 15. The school, which is free and public, invites families and students from high schools across Wisconsin to participate.

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Wisconsin DPI awards $1 million grant to Options Virtual Charter School

By Whitewater Times | Jul 2, 2024

Options Virtual Charter School has been awarded a $1 million expansion grant by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This grant is one of 12 federal subgrant awards totaling $11.4 million, aimed at planning, opening, or expanding charter schools in Wisconsin.

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Elkhorn Area School District receives $33,556 technical education equipment grant

By Whitewater Times | Jul 2, 2024

The Elkhorn Area School District (EASD) has been awarded a $33,556 Technical Education Equipment grant. Governor Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced that grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program will benefit 4,637 students across 17 school districts by providing advanced manufacturing training to prepare them for high-demand job opportunities.