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The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for both Jefferson and Walworth Counties … Read more
For anyone who is in need of a place to keep warm, there are unfortunately very few shelters in the … Read more
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Tuesday, December 16, 1 pm (Holiday/Comedy/Family) Rated PG; 1 hour, 39 minutes (2024). From the … Read more
Editor’s note: The following announcement was posted on December 12 on the Whitewater Fire & EMS Facebook page. It is … Read more
Updated on 12/12/25 @ 1 p.m. to correct the Cold Weather Advisory information for Friday night. The City of Whitewater … Read more
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. At this time, you are probably starting to receive … Read more
Editor’s note: The memorial service time has been changed to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Stephen Thorngate, 99, of … Read more
Ferradermis hosted 24 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics teams, including the Whitewater Middle School Iron Dragons, for a competition at … Read more
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin Capitol Holiday Tree was nationally ranked No. 7 by USA Today as … Read more
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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.
WHS competed in 5 (of 12) events at the WIAA Div 2 Swimming Championships on Friday, Nov 9. Sixteen schools … Read more
Life Events
Editor’s note: The memorial service time has been changed to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Stephen Thorngate, 99, of … Read more
Maribeth “MB” McLaughlin entered into Eternal Life on Monday, December 1, 2025, age 75. Survived by her daughter Molly McLaughlin … Read more
David William Strauss was born at home in the town of Portland, Wisconsin on January 25, 1937, to Reinhart and … Read more
Ken E. Nehring passed away November 26, 2025. Ken was born on November 9, 1929, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He … Read more
