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Community meeting set for operational referendum on October 21

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.

By Whitewater Times | Oct 21, 2024

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Second annual Run4Randi supports scholarship in memory of local coach

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.

By Whitewater Times | Oct 4, 2024

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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.

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Elkhorn Area School District opens enrollment for 2024-25

By Whitewater Times | Jul 1, 2024

The Alternative Open Enrollment application for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Families wishing to open enroll in the Elkhorn Area School District for the upcoming school year can complete their Alternative Open Enrollment application online.

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Elkhorn Area High School awards $347,000 in scholarships to Class of 2024

By Whitewater Times | Jun 7, 2024

Since 1986, the Elkhorn Area High School Scholarship Foundation has awarded nearly $5 million to graduates of the Elkhorn Area School District (EASD). For the Class of 2024, scholarships amounted to a total of $347,000. Further information about the Foundation and its initiatives can be found at eahsscholarships.com under “Stories Behind the Scholarships.” The Foundation encourages tax-deductible donations to support future awards.

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A Community Approach to School Finance

By Whitewater Times | Apr 23, 2024

The Elkhorn Area School District is facing a significant budget deficit, with a projected $8.7 million shortfall by the 2027-28 school year. To address this issue, the district formed the Financial Stability Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, which included various stakeholders such as district staff, parents, School Board representatives, and community members.Committee members delved into the school district's budget and financial needs, learning about the sources of funding, expenditures, and the history of school finance in Wisconsin. As highlighted by a committee member,...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Jefferson County in 2021

By Whitewater Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Jefferson County received $8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Walworth County rise or fall in 2021?

By Whitewater Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Walworth County received $12.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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469 Kenosha County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Whitewater Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Kenosha County received $1,037,151 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Jefferson County receive in 2021?

By Whitewater Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Jefferson County received $9,561,470 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Walworth County farmers in 2021 reached $10,486,636

By Whitewater Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Walworth County received $10,486,636 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Dodge County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Whitewater Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Dodge County received $19,420,274 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Governor Evers Challenges State Supreme Court to Limit Legislative Powers

By Whitewater Times | Nov 6, 2023

Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin has called on the state's Supreme Court to limit the legislative powers of elected state legislators and empower unelected state agency bureaucrats. This move has been met with strong opposition from Senator Steve Nass, a Republican from Whitewater, who accuses the governor and his allies of engaging in a radical power grab.According to Senator Nass, the governor and his leftist allies on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are attempting to minimize the constitutional oversight powers of elected state legislators and give unprecedented control to...

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Registered sex offenders: 409 living in Waukesha County in August

By Whitewater Times | Sep 10, 2023

The Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry shows the same number of registered sex offenders living in Waukesha County in August, compared to the previous month.