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Evidence found in ongoing investigations surrounding the death of a UW-Whitewater freshman indicate suicide, City of Whitewater Police Chief James Coan said Thursday.
Whitewater Common Council voted against a proposal to immediately post stop signs at the Whiton and Main intersection Tuesday while the city installs permanent stoplights. Councilmember-at-Large Jim Stewart made the motion with added stipulations of a pedestrian barrier along the sidewalk bordering the campus, and turning Cottage Street into a one-way street to lessen traffic.
As UW-Whitewater welcomes one of the largest freshman classes, it is also greeting its' largest number of International students in its' history. With 131 students from all around the globe, the 2008-09 school year is shaping up to be a diverse one for the university.
The driver of the car that struck Michael Chaloupka, will not receive additional charges as a result of his death.
The body of a UW-Whitewater freshman was found Monday in Calvary Cemetery.
Joseph R. Hummer, 18, was discovered by maintenance crewmembers at approximately 2:59 p.m., said City of Whitewater Police Department Lt. Lisa Otterbacher.
The cause of death has initially been ruled as death by asphyxiation, according to an autopsy conducted Tuesday morning.
The Whitewater Common Council was scheduled to act Tuesday to create new safety measures at the Whiton and Main intersection after former student Mike Chaloupka died from injuries sustained after getting hit by a car in the crosswalk Aug. 26.
A court case is being pursued against Vista Design and Construction due to an unsuccessful student housing project in Tutt and Knilans halls
A new Walgreens, on the intersection of Tratt and Main streets, is nearing its grand opening set for early November.
Each year, staff from UW-Whitewater and the Fairhaven Retirement Community join forces to put on a series of informative lectures. The lectures have been a tradition in the community for over 20 years.
The City of Whitewater is in talks to build a new technology park in Whitewater. The proposed park would bring high tech corporations to Whitewater and boost the local economy.
Mike Chaloupka was remembered at his funeral Saturday for his sense of humor, adventurous spirit and work ethic.