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The City of Whitewater invites residents, visitors, and community partners to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of … Read more
The City of Whitewater Common Council on June 16 will consider action on a letter of intent [LOI] which has … Read more
Whitewater Public Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.Agenda includes Budget Presentation by Rachelle Blitch, Head of FinanceWhitewater … Read more
Community members are invited to join writer Chris Welch, who will present on “The Tactics of Writing Horror Fiction.” Afterwards, … Read more
This 4th of July, we have the honor of celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, and we want to make it truly unforgettable- by … Read more
State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) has kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th … Read more
The City of Whitewater is pleased to share that a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Stonehaven Development housing project will … Read more
Whitewater Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is in full swing! Bookworms andaspiring bookworms of every age are invited to … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced that Samuel Pieper, a former correctional officer for the Walworth … Read more
Local Sports
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
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
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s … Read more
