Whitewater YES for Education formed back in 2004 to help support the passage of school district referendums. The group is intentionally and necessarily nonpartisan and … Read more
Bluff Creek Culvert Project to Begin May 18 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Walworth County, will remove an abandoned railroad box … Read more
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Whitewater Public Library on Friday, May 15 between 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. It is open … Read more
The Whitewater High School class of 1981-“ish” is holding a 45th reunion this summer. We also welcome alumni from nearby WHS class years (e.g., ’80, ’81, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division III Baseball Committee has announced the 64 teams that will compete in the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. Four teams … Read more
UWW defeats UW-La Crosse Twice on Championship Saturday The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team claimed its third straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship after … Read more
Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by the Whitewater Public Library. In case of inclement weather this event will be moved inside.
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home … Read more
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was born on April 15, 1961 … Read more
Johnathan Stallman is a WUL Hometown Hero, and has been nominated by Maryann Zimmerman “For supporting Whitewater area 4-H youth by participating in and contributing … Read more
Steve Watson writes: Coots have returned. Isn’t that a coot butt? What are you looking at? Our thanks to Steve Watson for these great photos which were taken … Read more
Updated 5/11/26 @ 11:20 p.m. to add WUSD governance workshop on Thursday. City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.Agenda … Read more
Making a Difference Day is an annual event sponsored by UW-W that encouragescollege students to volunteer and support their local community. This year, theWhitewater Federation … Read more
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