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The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office has extended the Wind Chill Advisory through at least noon on Monday, with the indication that, “additional extensions will be needed this week.” Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected into Wednesday morning. Wind chill temperatures in the Whitewater area will range from -20 to -30F.
What’s the difference between a Wind Chill Advisory vs. a Wind Chill Warning?
- Wind Chill Warning: Take Action! NWS issues a wind chill warning when dangerously cold wind chill values are expected or occurring. If you are in an area with a wind chill warning, avoid going outside during the coldest parts of the day. If you do go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows your whereabouts. Update them when you arrive safely at your destination. [The Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office uses a “rule of thumb” that a warning is issued if the wind chills are anticipated to be -35F or colder.]
- Wind Chill Advisory: Be Aware: NWS issues a wind chill advisory when seasonably cold wind chill values but not extremely cold values are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.
The Green Bay Packers play their first postseason game with starting quarterback Jordan Love, vs. the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Field, Arlington, TX, on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Fox and WRNW-FM 97.3.
One might assume that “everyone” in Whitewater will be cheering for the Pack, but it seems there’s at least one brave soul who wasn’t afraid to be very public with his announcement that he’s cheering for the opposition. Tom Ganser shared these photos that he took at Walmart on Friday. He said that the Cowboys fan was walking around flapping his cape and saying, “We’re everywhere!”
Our thanks to Tom Ganser for having the courage to share these photos!
Go Pack!
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team secured a historic win over No. 22 UW-Stout Saturday evening. With the 80-70 win over the Blue Devils, the Warhawks are 15-0 to start the season for the first time in program history. Junior guard Kacie Carollo added to the historic night with a pair of career milestones and a career high.
Kacie Carollo shooting a three-pointer in front of the UWW bench (Michael Gouvion) (Note: file photo from earlier this season, not from tonight’s contest)
Carollo dominated in the first half with nearly half (21) of the team’s 43 points. She went on to score 30, a career high. In a rare feat, she also registered a pair of career milestones reaching the 500-rebound and 1,000-point marks in the same game. The junior now has 1,007 career points to move into 18th in the UW-Whitewater record book. Her 507 career boards is 20th in UWW history. Carollo is the 19th Warhawk to hit the point milestone and 22nd to tally 500 rebounds.
UW-Stout scored the first bucket of the game after winning the tip but that was the only lead they saw in the contest. Aleah Grundahl knotted the game with a layup followed by a Maggie Trautsch jumper and a Carollo steal and fastbreak layin for a six-point Warhawk run. Late in the quarter, Carollo nailed a pair of threes just 30 seconds apart to push the lead into double digits. By the end of the first, UWW enjoyed a 16-point advantage, 23-7.
The Blue Devils won the second quarter outscoring UWW 25-20, but the Warhawks still maintained a double figure lead at the break, 43-32.
UW-Whitewater scored the first nine of the third quarter to see the lead hit 20, 52-32. The margin remained in double digits until under the three-minute mark in the fourth. The Blue Devils chipped away, pulling to within five with 1:34 on the clock. Lunden Alexander and Carollo hit back-to-back jumpers to push the lead back to nine. From there, UWW sealed the game at the charity stripe.
The Warhawks capitalized on their trips to the free throw line hitting 17-24 while the Stout was just 9-16 in the game.
Carollo’s 30 points led all scorers. She hit 11-16 from the floor and 3-3 from downtown adding a perfect 5-5 from the line. Carollo also posted eight rebounds, six steals and a pair of assists. Grundahl registered 21 points bolstered by 7-9 from the free throw line. Trautsch rounded out the double figure scorers for UWW with 11 points adding six rebounds.
Early in Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference slate, the Warhawks are the lone team with an unblemished record in league play, 4-0.
DeKALB, Ill. (January 10, 2024) – Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2023 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.
Students from your area who achieved this honor include:
Brianna Tillett, of Whitewater, who is majoring in Rehabilitation & Disability Services. Tillett is a graduate of Kettle Moraine High School.
Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student body of about 19,000. The 17 NIU Huskie athletic teams compete in the Mid-American Conference at the highest NCAA Division I level. For more information, visit www.niu.edu.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the UW-Whitewater College of Business & Economics.
Representatives from several southern Wisconsin companies are set to convene on Thursday, January 18 for a dynamic discussion on research innovation and workforce needs. Hosted by the Tech Council Innovation Network, the luncheon will take place at the Whitewater University Innovation Center.
Panelists include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy officer for SHINE Technologies; Larry Chapman, chief executive officer of Summerset Marine Construction; and Brian Schauf, director of engineering for Promega. Moderating the discussion and audience questions will be Tom Still, President of the Tech Council.
The luncheon promises an enlightening exploration of the latest trends and challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and business. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders and engage in thought-provoking discussions.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 18
- Time: Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., presentation at 12:30 p.m.
- Venue: Whitewater University Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Drive, Whitewater
Registration Fees:
- $10 for students and returning veterans
- $25 for individual members
- $35 for non-members
- Complimentary for Tech Council corporate members
The luncheon is proudly sponsored by WE Energies, reaffirming their commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the region. Whitewater University Innovation is a co-sponsor.
The Wisconsin Technology Council, serving as the independent, non-profit science and technology adviser to the governor and legislature, is at the forefront of driving Wisconsin’s tech-based economy. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com [click on Events / Innovation Network Events] or call (608) 442-7557.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue shaping the future of technology and innovation in southern Wisconsin.
We are proud to announce that Hugo Portales, Xavier Zei, and Payton Bunger will represent Whitewater High School at the 2024 Badger Boys State session this June.
Badger Boys State educates young leaders on how to become more impactful community members of Wisconsin. During the program, high school students between their junior and senior years learn how our government system works by creating their own city, county, and state level governments. Over 850 participants leave feeling inspired by the lifelong lessons and relationships developed at Badger Boys State.
Thank you to the Whitewater American Legion for sponsoring our delegates!
Article and Photo Submitted by Teri Hintz
Whitewater High School Counselor
thintz@wwusd.org
Editor’s note: Any future announcements regarding snowmobile trails will be posted to the sports section of the Banner this season.
All Jefferson County Snowmobile Trails will open at
3:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2024.
Please ride with caution.
Some trails may be closed due to open water.
Please be mindful of the conditions around you.
If you encounter any life-threatening hazards, including downed trees,
please call Jason Lenz 920-988-5445
Please stay on the marked trails and obey all signage.
Please call the Snowmobile Alliance 24-hour Hotline at 920-699-SNOW (7669) daily for current information. Snowmobile trails in adjoining counties may be closed. Trail users should check with each county to determine trail status.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewater banner@gmail.com
The National Weather Service Sullivan/Milwaukee Weather Forecast Office (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 5 p.m. Saturday until 3 a.m. on Sunday. A minor amount of snow is expected, but wind gusts as high as 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting.
Bitter cold will be following the unusually high snow event which the NWS says brought Whitewater an estimated 9.6″ between Friday morning and Saturday, though many residents will probably maintain that we got more than that; it seems that 15″ may be more accurate. (Feel free to leave your measurement on our Facebook page.) A Wind Chill Advisory is effective on Sunday from 3 a.m. until noon. Low temperatures for the next several days will be below zero, with wind chills as extreme as -20 to -30F.
In response to a question about when this weather pattern will change, NWS said, “There is hope that it could change in about a week and a half.”
Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
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 on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
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