News & Events

Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 a.m. In March, the U.S. Senate approved a bill known as the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. But the legislation stalled in the House, which has not yet scheduled a debate on the topic.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety reminders to help you prepare for an emergency.
▪ Check household safety items
o Smoke detectors
o Carbon monoxide detectors
o Furnaces
o Wood burning stoves
o Fire extinguishers

▪ Create or update emergency kits for home
and vehicle(s)
o Swap summer items for winter items
o Restock and check expiration dates
• Batteries
• Food
• First aid supplies

For more emergency preparedness tips, visit https://readywisconsin.wi.gov. You can also
follow Ready Wisconsin on Facebook and Twitter.

Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office on November 4 at 3:50 p.m.

Winds will increase overnight, with very windy conditions expected on Saturday.  Wind gusts to 50-55 MPH are expected in some locations (see above map).  Peak wind gusts will occur from late morning through mid afternoon. 

-There is a conditional risk for a few spin-up tornadoes along the cold front between about 7 a.m. and noon tomorrow as it surges through the area.  It is not clear if enough energy will develop ahead of the front for these to develop, however. 

The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle held its tenth annual race banquet on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, at Willow Brook Golf Course. Race sponsors, team leaders, volunteers, and five local charities came together for an evening to celebrate the success of the 10th Anniversary DWS race.

“The DWS’s mission is to give back to the community and organizations that dedicate their time to support others around the city,” DWS Executive Director Jefferey Knight says.

During the banquet, DWS presented $5,000 to each of the five charity partners, for a total of $25,000 distributed. These five charities include: Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, Bethel House, Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater LEADS, and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. 

Excluding the DWS donations, an additional $622 was directly donated from anonymous individuals to the charities of their choosing on the DWS website. Over the last ten years, the DWS has raised a total of $254,500 for the local charities of Whitewater. 

“It is always a great experience to witness the hard work local sponsors, volunteers, community members, and race partners put into the DWS,” Course Marshall, Jeff Miller said. “The DWS this year is one to remember; to see the community come together and make the DWS a success is incredible.”

The DWS Team would like to thank everyone who came together to make the 10th Anniversary race a success. Celebrating the hard work and dedication that was put forth by volunteers, races, and sponsors, the 10th Anniversary DWS Banquet was incredibly successful.

About the DWS

The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features. The DWS partners with the city, business community, university, and school district to make this a fantastic event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquiries, email info@runwhitewater.com

Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by hokiefacs on Flickr.

“Where the Crawdads Sing”

Tuesday, November 8, 1 p.m.

( Drama/Mystery/Thriller)

Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes (2022)

The film adaptation of the novel that has been on the New York Times Bestsellers List for over 3.5 years. A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. 

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

Construction is underway at the roundabout on the east side of town for a building that will house a Dollar General store. The property is across Bluff Road from the Kwik Trip. Since the property was purchased from the city last year, the Common Council was able to have input towards the goal of more desirable design specifications than are found in many of the stores. When the Plan and Architectural Review Commission reviewed the site plan, the planning consultant, Sonja Kruesel of Vandewalle & Associates, mentioned that, “the building materials and architectural presentation of this development exceeds that of many Dollar General stores. The proposed structure includes lap siding and gabled roofs, false dormers, masonry, cupola, glass windows and a vented soffit atop the roof among other features.”

Neighborhood Services Director Chris Bennett indicates that construction is expected to be complete by January 31, 2023.