Recent Posts
Welcome to another week of #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society! This week’s photo is a rare view from around … Read more
Michael J. O’Connor Mike was born to Henry James (Jim) and Kathleen (Peg) O’Connor in 1952 at Fort Atkinson Hospital. … Read more
By Lynn BinnieWhitewater Banner volunteer staffwhitewaterbanner@gmail.comFebruary 5, 2021 In December the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for the first time, … Read more
(Public Health press release) ELKHORN, WI — The Walworth County Public Health Department has observedsustained improvement in COVID-19 key indicators … Read more
(Kettle Moraine Land Trust press release) Elkhorn, Wisconsin, February 3, 2021 —The nonprofit Kettle Moraine Land Trust (KMLT) has accepted … Read more
(University of Wisconsin-River Falls submission) Anna Lucht, of Whitewater, was among 420 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River … Read more
(Cedarville University submission) Mina Truesdale, of Whitewater, was recently named to the Dean’s Honor List for the fall of 2020 … Read more
All Jefferson County Snowmobile Trails will open at6:00 a.m. todayFriday, February 5, 2021 Some trails may be closed due to … Read more
Per the Banner’s weather source, predicted lows: Friday -2; Saturday -15; Sunday -26; Monday -13; Tuesday -13; Wednesday -4, Thursday … Read more
A Heartfelt Thanks Dear Whitewater Community, Thank you for your ongoing support of our families in need. The recent fire, … Read more
Local Sports
The WIAA State Track & Field Meet has concluded, and two Whippet athletes gave it their all in the final … Read more
Competing in McFarland at the WIAA Track and Field Sectional on Friday in perfect conditions, the Whippets had a strong … Read more
Saturday, May 30 features a Community Youth Sports Day at Whitewater High School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The … Read more
Updated 5/28/26 @ 12:15 p.m. to add a Culver’s lemon ice cooler promotion at the bottom of this post. Written … Read more
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team was represented on both the D3baseball and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Region Teams. … Read more
Written by Abigail Dotzler | Photos by Joe Kusumoto/USOPC, Craig Schreiner With a supportive community at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater … Read more
Life Events
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, … Read more
