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
Updated 5/10/26 @ 8:30 a.m. – see editor’s note. Tyler Schneider, a Political Science major from Whitewater, WI, claimed an award at the University of … Read more
(From timeanddate.com) The origins of Mother’s Day are attributed to different people. Many believe that two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis were important … Read more
The Whitewater Public Library is hosting the traveling exhibit, “World War I: Beyond the Trenches” starting on May 11. The exhibit will be available for … Read more
Whitewater Historical Society “Whitewater Stories” Program to Feature the Downtown,Schools, and Churches. The Whitewater Historical Society will hold its spring annual meeting and program on … Read more
We are starting the next swim lesson session on the week of 5/18. For May we are running a special that if you sign up … Read more
Ron Binning shared these photos of the apartments that are being constructed at Moraine View Parkway and Jakes Way, south of Bluff Road on the … Read more
“Hamnet” Tuesday, May 12, 1 pm (Historical Drama/Biography/Romance) Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 6 minutes (2025). The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the … Read more
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