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The following photos of the 10:00 a.m. UW-Whitewater Commencement on May 11, 2024 are courtesy of Tom Ganser. The morning … Read more
Whitewater YES for Education formed back in 2004 to help support the passage of school district referendums. The group is intentionally … Read more
Ethel M. Herold, age 81, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Beaver Dam Health Care Center. Visitation … Read more
William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion in Whitewater is sponsoring the Memorial Day activities in the city. On … Read more
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Special Olympics Wisconsin continue preparations for the 2024 State Summer Games on June 6-8 in Whitewater. … Read more
How much do you know about how Whitewater came to be the town we know and love today? Come to … Read more
Electronics Recycling EventSaturday, May 18, 20249:00 am to 1:00 pmLOT B (Across from Train Depot and Cravath Lakefront) All TV’s … Read more
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. We have been waiting for a long time to … Read more
Twelve Whitewater High School students traveled to the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Truax campus on May 3 for its … Read more
East side 428 N Jefferson St, WhitewaterOpen Friday 7-1 Possibly Saturday as wellCollection of crystal itemsOriental rugsKitchen items: new pancake maker, Ice … Read more
Local Sports
WHS wrestler Brianna Staebler ranked in first-ever Wisconsin Girls High School Wrestling Rankings
Eleven Members of the Gymhawks Youth Gymnastics Competitive Team in Whitewater recently competed at the 2018 Level 2-5 Wisconsin State Gymnastics Championships Meet held at Waukesha West High School on December 1- 2. The event was hosted by Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy. Team members had to receive qualifying scores in prior 2018 gymnastics meets to participate at the State Level. A total of 859 gymnasts competed from throughout the state, with athletes competing against those of similar ages and skill levels.
itewater High School Athletic Director Jim Pease is pleased to announce Jason Bleck as the Whippets new football coach. Mr. Bleck takes over the whippets after being an assistant coach since 2017.
The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team forced four turnovers and took advantage of a pair of big plays on special teams Saturday during a 26-12 victory over No. 11 Bethel (Minn.) in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Championship at Perkins Stadium.
The Warhawks (13-0 overall) will face No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas) next Saturday, Dec. 8, at a time and location to be determined in their 11th appearance in the national semifinals.
For the third consecutive game, junior running back Ronny Ponick (Stanley, Wis./Stanley-Boyd) and sophomore running back Alex Peete (Ringwood, Ill./Johnsburg) each rushed for 100 or more yards. Ponick carried 21 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Peete posted 24 carries for 123 yards and one score.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football senior Harry Henschler (Janesville, Wis./Craig) was named one of 13 semifinalists for the 2018 Gagliardi Trophy, … Read more
The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team posted more than 500 yards of total offense for the fourth time in its last five games and forced three turnovers Saturday in a 54-21 triumph over St. Norbert in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship at Perkins Stadium.
The Warhawks (12-0 overall), who own the second-longest active winning streak in Division III at 18 games, advance to next Saturday’s quarterfinal, where they’ll face No. 11 Bethel (Minn.). The Royals advanced past No. 9 North Central (Ill.) with a 27-24 victory.
Next Saturday’s game time and location will be announced Sunday. Next Saturday’s game against Bethel is the first-ever meeting between the Royals and Warhawks.
Life Events
Frank Ferriano Jr.February 6, 1926 — April 26, 2024 Dr. Frank Ferriano, Jr. age 98, of Madison peacefully left the … Read more
Ethel M. Herold, age 81, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Beaver Dam Health Care Center. Visitation … Read more
Betty E. Heth, 87, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Fairhaven Senior Living in … Read more
James R. Dietzman, 85, of Fort Atkinson, formerly of Whitewater passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in Johnson Creek, … Read more
