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See the bottom of the Banner’s home page for a scroll of the WHS Class of 2020. They are shown in alphabetical order by first name.
Until June 15, WHS will be offering an “Our Town” shirt using the school logo to show local support during these challenging times. The shirt is not specific to any sport or organization; it just shows our support for Whitewater!
Three dollars of every sale will go to the Whitewater Unified School District Family Emergency Fund.
The sale is open now and will run through June 15th.
Gov. Tony Evers announced on June 1 three new appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. UW-W Student Corey Saffold was selected as the non-traditional student representative.
Lisa Dawsey Smith is this week’s WUL Hometown Hero, “For her incredible leadership through Downtown Whitewater, Inc. and the Chamber of Commerce, for spending hours each week participating in national and state organization e-conference calls to learn about the latest news and programs for small business owners, for gathering what she learns to share with local businesses, and because of those efforts for having likely saved businesses and farms in our community.”
The Board of Directors would like to congratulate the good works happening in Whitewater through the efforts of volunteers of the following organizations: The Community Space, the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, First United Methodist Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, New Beginnings APFV and the Whitewater Rescue Squad. All of these worthy organizations contribute to the safety and well-being of the community in different ways, assisting families that are struggling to meet even the most basic needs.
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library invites community members to contribute to a community oral history project. Participants are invited to express moments of daily experience which have challenged them or uplifted their spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on how to participate contact Torrie Thomas, tthomas@whitewater-wi.gov
Walworth County Public Health Provides Guidance to Community Following the End of the Safer at Home Order Per a press … Read more
Whitewater Unites Lives will be hosting a peaceful march for racial unity this Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m. (rain … Read more
The Whitewater High School Virtual Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m., and will last … Read more
WHITEWATER – Donald E. Carlson, 88, of Whitewater passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at home.
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
