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A total of 17 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater combined to earn 10 Best of the Midwest Media awards … Read more
Theme: Artistic works that capture the essence and aesthetics of life in Wisconsin. Jurors for the 1st Annual Paint Wisconsin Exhibition: … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater YES for Education. Whitewater YES for Education formed back in 2004 to … Read more
In May, Seniors in the Park resumes its monthly, Summer Wednesday matinees of independent and foreign art films, including a … Read more
For more than 30 years the National Association of Letter Carriers has sponsored the largest volunteer one day food collection … Read more
On May 10th from 10 am-2 pm at the gymnasium area of Whitewater High School, the Whitewater Unified School District’s Robotics … Read more
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. This week’s image has been lent to the historical … Read more
City of Whitewater Public Works Director Brad Marquardt announced at the Common Council meeting on May 6 that he learned … Read more
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, age 69, has been elected as pope. Born in Chicago, he is the first American-born man … Read more
“Albert Benedict—Standing Tall” A Celebration of an Inspiring Artist & Educator Who Called Whitewater Home. The Whitewater Arts Alliance is … Read more
Local Sports
Written by Abigail Dotzler | Photos by Joe Kusumoto/USOPC, Craig Schreiner With a supportive community at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater … Read more
Molly Griep-Popowski recently earned Northeast Region Girls’ Track and Field Coach of the Year honors in North Dakota. Molly’s team had 24 … Read more
UWW Finishes 2026 Season 43-6 The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team fell in extra innings to Bethany Lutheran College in … Read more
By Lynn BinnieWhitewater Banner volunteer staffwhitewaterbanner@gmail.com CORRECTION 5/17 @ 7:15 a.m. – Sunday’s first game begins at 11 a.m. [The … Read more
UW-W baseball kicks off the regional competition on Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at Prucha Field at James B. … Read more
Life Events
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed … Read more
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was … Read more
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green … Read more
