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Editor’s note: Shawn Eichorst began his athletics career as Director of Athletics at UW-Whitewater (1999-2003), where he graduated from in … Read more
MENOMONIE, Wis. – The following students from the area have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Dean’s List … 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
Thursday, July 9, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm 402 W Main St, Whitewater Enjoy the 1st Brigade Band and some lunch for … Read more
County Highway H Pavement Project Construction Expected to Begin on July 9 in the Town of LaGrange Walworth County will … Read more
Press Release from the Geneva Lake Police The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Geneva Lake Law Enforcement … Read more
By Gary Fry Prairie Village, Fairhaven’s independent-living community, is again displaying almost 500 American flags to honor veterans on this … Read more
The 4th of July Parade will step off Saturday, rain or shine, promptly at 10 a.m., preceded by the Whippet … Read more
The carnival rides are indeed open until 4 p.m. today, in spite of the omission of that in the official … 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
Ann StehnoFebruary 7, 1938 – June 13, 2026 Ann Stehno passed away on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the Pikes … Read more
Eleanor “Ellie” Wilson (nee Beers), 78, of Whitewater passed away peacefully in her home with her family around her on … Read more
Jean Ann (Woodworth, Wetter, Dalby) Wintermute, 90, passed away on June 20, 2026, at Our House Senior Living in Whitewater, … Read more
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dale Lee Maas Dale Lee Maas, age 85, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly … Read more
