Recent Posts
Steve Watson writes “Spring in Whitewater. I’ve been hearing the yellow headed blackbirds for 4-5 days, and finally Sunday morning I found … Read more
Come hear music the way it was meant to be shared! The second concert in the Bassett House Spring Concert … Read more
Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional educator group in Whitewater, continues to donate hygiene products to the Community Space. The group … Read more
Editor’s note: An update on the SRO agreement situation will be provided at the Common Council meeting tonight, May 6. … Read more
Mary Karen Erikson, 83, of Eagle, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her home. Karen was … Read more
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host the State Senator Mark Spreitzer, at our upcoming May meeting. Senator … Read more
Due to construction, the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is opening late on Thursday, May 8 and Thursday, May 15. … Read more
Janice Kay Brokmeier of Fort Atkinson, formerly of Whitewater, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice in … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives (WUL). Rachael Benedict is a WUL Hometown Hero, nominated by … Read more
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award honors 9th- 12th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests and encourages them … Read more
Local Sports
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.
WHS competed in 5 (of 12) events at the WIAA Div 2 Swimming Championships on Friday, Nov 9. Sixteen schools … Read more
Thirteen-year-old Reese Brantmeier was selected as one of three girls to represent the US at the World Junior Tennis … Read more
By John J. Schimming This past weekend the Quad County League had their 12U softball tournament in East Troy. The … Read more
Life Events
Mary Karen Erikson, 83, of Eagle, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her home. Karen was … Read more
Janice Kay Brokmeier of Fort Atkinson, formerly of Whitewater, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice in … Read more
Dean Chris Dunne, 69, Fort Atkinson, formerly of Whitewater passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Alden Estates in … Read more
Kenneth Dale Semrau, 74, of Whitewater, passed away April 26, 2025, in Winterhaven, Fl. Kenneth was born to Donna and … Read more